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shilowar
I have a Rockola M1 Carbine with the barrel stamped.

NDERW 000
2-44

Can't find any reference to it.

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  • shilowar
    I was wondering if anyone knew a left handed saftey lever is avalible for the M1 Carbine or if its possible for the existing lever to be fliped around so it can be better opperated by a left-handed shooter.
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  • perry shooter
    Maybe the inlands will be like the one Locust Fork has for sale[:D][:D][:D] I cant help you much but do know most Carbines were rebuilt many times .original had flip down sight and NO bayonet mount most all the parts had makers name and all matching is a big +++.
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  • bartman45
    They all have been rebuilt through the years after WW2. I'm sure there are a few that have not; however, with that being said, it would not be that difficult to track down one manufacture's parts and rebuild to original WW2 configuration. I have an Inland my father got from the DCM in the early 60's, and of course it was rebuilt at the armory and has a Rockola stock, and other parts and pieces replaced by different makers.
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  • nmyers
    A muzzle wear gauge is the most important thing to take. If you get a real MW gauge, .5-1.0 would be a new barrel, but 1.0-3.0 should be serviceable. Beyond that, walk away as there are no new USGI replacement barrels out there. Even a new commercial barrel will run $400 (installed).

    A single round of USGI M2 ball (.30-06) inserted point first in the muzzle makes an acceptable "poor man's" muzzle wear gauge. Measure the amount of copper jacket that still shows. 5/16"=new, 1/4"=slightly used, 1/8"=moderate use, none=needs replacement.

    Throat erosion is not a problem with a carbine (it fires a pistol round). Check the bore for bulges. Check the bore for a flat spot (Blue Sky sometimes stamped the importer marking so hard it flattened the barrel.)

    There are some good imports, especially from Arlington. Bring a screwdriver to loosen the barrel band, necessary to remove the action from the stock. (Never remove the barrel band screw, as it is staked on the end.) Import markings are sometimes on the receiver under the wood line.

    Some folks throw in accessories like slings, oilers, ammo, some of which can be valuable.

    Neal
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  • shilowar
    quote:Originally posted by nmyers
    A muzzle wear gauge is the most important thing to take. If you get a real MW gauge, .5-1.0 would be a new barrel, but 1.0-3.0 should be serviceable. Beyond that, walk away as there are no new USGI replacement barrels out there. Even a new commercial barrel will run $400 (installed).

    A single round of USGI M2 ball (.30-06) inserted point first in the muzzle makes an acceptable "poor man's" muzzle wear gauge. Measure the amount of copper jacket that still shows. 5/16"=new, 1/4"=slightly used, 1/8"=moderate use, none=needs replacement.

    Throat erosion is not a problem with a carbine (it fires a pistol round). Check the bore for bulges. Check the bore for a flat spot (Blue Sky sometimes stamped the importer marking so hard it flattened the barrel.)

    There are some good imports, especially from Arlington. Bring a screwdriver to loosen the barrel band, necessary to remove the action from the stock. (Never remove the barrel band screw, as it is staked on the end.) Import markings are sometimes on the receiver under the wood line.

    Some folks throw in accessories like slings, oilers, ammo, some of which can be valuable.

    Neal


    If I had to guess they are probably CMP guns as 5 M1 carbines and several M1s were pawned at the same time. I've done several good gun deals with the pawn shop owner and he is close friends with several of my friends so he wouldn't sell me any junk. He only sells guns to folks he knows, he doesn't keep them out for public sale. He already sold two paratroopers out of this group that were pawned.

    That is very helpful BTW, I'll probably measure & mark a M2 ball round with those measurements and take that.
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  • competentone
    quote:Originally posted by tommyjoe
    Just make sure it isn't a Blue Sky or some other import, and you'll do ok.


    There is nothing wrong with most Blue Sky re-imports. (I guess a few had their barrels stamped too hard that it actually "mashed" the barrel some, so some people think they are "bad.")

    They may not be a "collectable," but if you're looking for a "shooter" M1 Carbine, they can be great. Personally, I see them as having "history" not dissimilar to other Carbines, so the re-import markings are not that big of a problem.

    I'd also bet that some Blue Sky, or other re-imports, have probably had their barrels changed (since that can be the only place they were stamped) and are resold without anyone knowing it.
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  • gary wray
    quote:Originally posted by competentone
    quote:Originally posted by tommyjoe
    Just make sure it isn't a Blue Sky or some other import, and you'll do ok.


    There is nothing wrong with most Blue Sky re-imports. (I guess a few had their barrels stamped too hard that it actually "mashed" the barrel some, so some people think they are "bad.")

    They may not be a "collectable," but if you're looking for a "shooter" M1 Carbine, they can be great. Personally, I see them as having "history" not dissimilar to other Carbines, so the re-import markings are not that big of a problem.

    I'd also bet that some Blue Sky, or other re-imports, have probably had their barrels changed (since that can be the only place they were stamped) and are resold without anyone knowing it.




    Ditto the comment on the Blue Sky. I have one that is as good as my other three US Carbines and I like it a lot.....Korean all the way including the sling! Early BS got bad reviews but the later ones are as good as any Samsung TV actually. Just have to be careful and do the barrel checks as recommended.
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