I think there were alot of carbines and Model 1911A1 pistols that came back with the WW2 veterans. I remember in the last years in high school
and after, some friends my age had M1 carbines that came back with veterans (both WW2 & Korea). Problem was that there wasn't any M1 carbine
ammo around - unless it came with the carbines. Later on the surplus ammo became available.

My father use to buy M1911A1 pistols back in the late 1950's for $50 each, nice examples too and all veteran returns