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M-1 carbine opinions
dcinffxva
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I've got three M-1 carbines. A fairly new collector has offered me what I consider a fairly decent trade, and doesn't really care which of the ones he gets. I just can't figure out which one I am willing to get rid of, so I'm soliciting opinions. All are in comparable condition, Korean war rework (bayo lug, adjustable rear sight etc.) functioning, and good bores.
#1 Inland receiver, Inland Barrel
#2 Winchester receiver, IBM barrel
#3 IBM receiver, IBM barrel but import stamped[:(!] Blue Sky
All other things being equal, which one would you cut loose ?
#1 Inland receiver, Inland Barrel
#2 Winchester receiver, IBM barrel
#3 IBM receiver, IBM barrel but import stamped[:(!] Blue Sky
All other things being equal, which one would you cut loose ?
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If I were you I'd try to find a Winchester barrel for #2.
You can't tell by eye-balling the bore if there is excessive muzzle wear; you need either a muzzle wear gauge, or a "poor man's" muzzle wear gauge (a single round of USGI M2 .30-06 ball stuck point first into the muzzle).
You want to make darn sure the barrel is good, as a commercial replacement barrel will cost you > $350, & good original USGI barrels are unobtainable.
Neal
Neal,
Good bore meant not all pitted and worn on the inside visibly. I was trading the carbine away, not getting another one.