A friend has a carbine he inherited and he's interested in discovering if it's a true carbine or a shortened rifle. Serial #84573. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Len
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Did this serial # begin life as a carbine?
A friend has a carbine he inherited and he's interested in discovering if it's a true carbine or a shortened rifle. Serial #84573. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Len
..of those men who have overturned the liberties of republics, the greatest number have begun their career by paying an fawning court to the people; commencing demagogues, and ending tyrants. -Alexander Hamilton , The Federalist Papers
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Looks like it was probably a rifle:
8455496R 98 CO I 1ST ND VOL INF
8455796R 98 CO F 4TH ILL VOL INF
84560 96R 98 CO F 4TH ILL VOL INF
84565 96R 99 CO E 5TH USV INF
84567 96R 98 CO F 4TH ILL VOL INF
84577 96R 98 CO F 4TH ILL VOL INF
84603 96R 98 CO F 4TH ILL VOL INF
84610 96R 98 CO F 4TH ILL VOL INF
Pictures would probably confirm.
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No
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Pictures would help determine if it's a cutdown sporter or fake carbine (yes, they do exist).
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Thanks for the input fellas , I'll try and get some pics.
..of those men who have overturned the liberties of republics, the greatest number have begun their career by paying an fawning court to the people; commencing demagogues, and ending tyrants. -Alexander Hamilton , The Federalist Papers
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