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Well, everything you say about your carbine sounds right-as-rain but we can't say much for sure without pictures. You may have an unmolested all-original Standard Products carbine. If so it could...

Alex:

Are you sure it is blued? The parked finish on these can look like a dull blue, especially when polished by time and use. The stamped and brazed (fabricated) trigger housing you have is...

I'm not the expert on commercial M1 carbines but as far as I know the IJ carbines in good condition are generally serviceable and safe. The more knowledgeable will probably jump in here and correct...

The last post shown here on my computer is dated 5/10/15. Anybody out there? ChipS

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I think dave's only sin here has been that he over-generalized all personnel not having a 'rifleman' MOS as "officers and rear personnel". Logic tells me his general argument is basically...

As you were. Carbine case legth is specified 1.280" mimimum to 1.290" maximum. Many responsible reloaders recommend checking/trimming every case to minimum case length specification every time the...

Concur 110%.

I have a set that appears to be exactly like the one shown in the Numrich site. I bought it from a respected dealer and was less than impresed. But it weighs a ton and cost a fortune to ship back,...

Chuck:

I too was commenting on the rear sight shown in your 3-22 pics of the other Auction Arms carbine (not your carbine) that has had the 'BR' marking partially obliterated by a drift. That...

Chuck:

I see nothing in the photos you provided that appear to be of any special interest wrt the POB front sight under consideration. Did you intend to provide a side view of the SI B sight? ...

Benny:

Yes, I forgot how light the Winchester barrel marks noted by Tuna can be. But, if this is the original barrel it will most likely have the 'punch' mark visible on top as this was a...

Benny:

Look for a very small 'BA' on or near the top of the barrel at about 2"-3" behind the fromt sight. Hard to see if you aren't looking for it. Also look for a single 'punch' mark in the top...

I think it has been wheel polished and re-parked. The logo strike was very deep to begin with and the polishing over it was light. Note the many rounded edges that should be mill square, and the...

It sounds like the carbine receiver has been drilled and tapped, and the stock wood relieved, for installation of a commercial scope mount - probably Redfield. The rear end of the mount would be...

This is amazing. Did your Grandfather say who the widow was? Any guesses from the forum? Near New Haven, CT. Maybe the widow of the former WRA president, CEO or CoB during wartime production?...

I use a penetrating oil like 'Liquid Wrench' and a stiff bronze bore brush. Let the oil set on it awhile & then scrub with the bore brush. Repeat until no more visible rust. Then remove any bronze...

Unless I positively confirmed it to be non-corrossive, I would not shoot that ammunition in my carbine - period. It is almost certainly Chinese corrosive berdan primed ammunition and it will...

If all you have (or are planning to get) is a reproduction paratrooper stock for this project you will need more than a barrelled receiver. You will need a complete carbine, less the standard M1/M2...

I have a 6,673,xxx Inland receiver with no Type 2/3 rear sight staking marks. I did put a 12-44 Inland barrel on it that had the original KI Type 3 band and Neidner (N) front sight. I believe the...

FWIW, I now see that Natchez & Midway are both listing the bulk Remington 110gr FMJ at about 20c each + shipping, and both out of stock, no backorder. I guess the drought has taken it's toll. I...

My mistake. I failed to recognize you were from 'down under'. Sorry.

What are carbine projectiles going for now? A few months ago you could buy Remington bulk 110 gr FMJ from Natchez for about 15cents each + shipping. I really haven't paid close attention, but 25c a...

Well, it looks to me like an original NPM barrelled receiver assembled with a bunch of GI parts of various manufacturers and periods of use, all freshly refinished and mounted in brand new walnut...

I'm no expert but there are 3 or 4 issues with this stock wood that make me believe it is a put-together, probably with Boyds or other new wood, attached to original metal and semi-skillfully...