There is a ring with a thread that goes in the barrel and a bolt that goes through the handguard:::I will send pics...
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There is a ring with a thread that goes in the barrel and a bolt that goes through the handguard:::I will send pics...
Last edited by papadura6969; 12-26-2013 at 06:00.
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this is how the barrel stays in place after the recoil.
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These are the weird markings under the barrel....
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PAPADURA6969 what you have is what is known as a sporterized M1 carbine. Sporterized is a term that means to take a military rifle and remove extra weight and modify parts and finish to make it look more like a commercial hunting rifle. I use the term BUDDA-IZED meaning done in someone's garage. BUBBA-TYPE instead of proto-type is a one of a kind spoterized rifle done with questionable skill at gunsmithing. Since your carbine functions well I would leave it as is.
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I have 3 IP carbines. Unfortunately one of them has been blued. It's hard to find guns that have survived so many years w/o some type of modification such as initials carved in the stock, SS numbers scribed into the metal, miss-matched parts from arsenal rebuilds, refinishing and in your case sporterized.
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Thanks to all of you for the usefull comments and advices that make gun enthusiast do it better and safer, now I now it is a fantastic gun made in America, I´ve been watching some reviews in youtube and it´s interesting how many gun experts prefer this rifle over others of higher power........Thanks again.
Last edited by papadura6969; 12-26-2013 at 04:06.
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Thanks Johnny in Texas for that explanation.....I´ll keep in mind your professional advice.....
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No matter the configuration you have a nice USGI M1 Carbine made during WWII. While the monetary value was reduced by the modifications made, the sentimental value is I'm sure more than I could afford.
Thanks for sharing!
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Last edited by Johnny in Texas; 12-26-2013 at 05:26.
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you are right the sentimental value is a top and been part of the history makes this gun a keeper specially if it is part of the WWII and as an avid admirer of that war I will cherish it with pride of been a fine piece of American industry......
Born rise and live in El Salvador with pride and joy, but love the US, I lived there for a couple of years and it was an awesome experience, fine american people.
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This was a very enjoyable post , it was an honor to read it.
Bob
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