M1 Carbine operation question
I have a 43 built carbine that was arsenal rebuilt in 52. It started life as a Saginaw and was re-worked with a SA 52 barrel and other parts. I went to the range today with a mix of old & new Ammo. I had several miss fires with the older Ammo. My question is after the miss fire the bolt seem to lock in place. I pulled and pulled on the charging handle until it released. I also put the safety on and sometimes it seem to release the bolt. Have any of you experienced this? Is there a condition or action I need to preform to clear this up? Is there anyone like Mark Christian (Garands ) that has Carbine Knowledge that I can contact ? Thanks for any help.
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Hard to diagnose without the gun in hand. I would run a box of new commercial ammo and if the problem no longer manifests itself, discard the offensive ammo and move forward.
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Hard to diagnose without the gun in hand. I would run a box of new commercial ammo and if the problem no longer manifests itself, discard the offensive ammo and move forward.
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If fresh ammo doesn't solve the problem, you need a "technical inspection" performed by a competent gunsmith who has the correct gauges, tools, parts, & knowledge. I know that Fulton Armory can do it, but you may be able to find someone local to do that.
Many carbines were loaned to the S Korean Army during the Korean War, & subsequently brought back to the US & sold to the public. Many of these were used hard, & sometimes were improperly repaired due to lack of replacement parts. For your safety, it's important that an experienced gunsmith check it out.
Neal
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Did the primer go off but not the powder, cratering the primer on the bolt face?
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The primer did not go off, dry fire. Small detent in primer.
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Sorry not dry fire but misfire
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