Need some M1 Carbine Advice

victorj19

October 31, 2011 17:27

Just paid a nephew $150 for it. It's beat up. The stock is cracked severely in several places (glueable), exterior of barrel is pitted, light rust on receiver, missing handguard, etc. On the plus side, it shoots, feeds and ejects, is otherwise complete and comes with a couple of two 15 round magazines, a box of ammo.

I know little about these carbines other than this isn't a rare version and would like to end up with a dependable shooter.

I'm considering replacing all the springs. I'll check for and replace any parts with obvious wear after I get the gun. Anything else I should consider replacing?

Thanks

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  dcs shooters

  October 31, 2011 17:36

  I'd look for a better stock and handguard for it.
  Sometimes they can be had reasonable. There a bunch listed on the auction side.
  Some on ebay with $15 starting bids.
  If it's shooting good it might not need any other parts.

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  fordsix

  October 31, 2011 18:24

  you did not say what manufacture

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  victorj19

  October 31, 2011 19:06

  Not sure of the manufacture. Nephew originally said it was Winchester but later said it wasn't. I forgot the make he told me.
  
  Maybe Singer? Nahhh.

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  Laredo Lefty

  October 31, 2011 20:06

  The manufacturers name should be under the rear sight above the serial number. As mentioned replacement stocks and handguards are easy to find. If it feeds, chambers, fires, extracts and ejects reliably, there should be no new parts needed.

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  andrewsw16

  October 31, 2011 20:34

  Also, there are a bunch of M1 Carbine fanatics over on the CMP web site. They can give you advice on parts you may need and where to get them. [:)]

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  v35

  October 31, 2011 21:19

  The potbellied stock is stronger and the result of common breakage of original slim style.

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  nmyers

  November 01, 2011 03:05

  Since your carbine has been abused & neglected, it should be considered "unsafe to fire".
  
  If it were mine, I would take it to a gunsmith who specializes in repairing & refinishing US military firearms, preferable a "service trained armorer". There are too many parts that need inspection by someone with a trained eye (& gauges); a "technical inspection" will cost < $100. If it can be repaired for a reasonable cost, then refinishing might be a good option.
  
  Good condition USGI wood is not longer common or cheap; I would expect to spend $100-200 for a decent stock & handguard.
  
  Neal

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  11b6r

  November 01, 2011 03:47

  How about $42 for a new stock? http://www.gunpartscorp.com/catalog/Detail.aspx?pid=1250510&catid=13906

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  givette

  November 01, 2011 06:22

  If you want to re-spring, see the links below. One link is disassembly, the other assembly of the trigger/hammer group!
  
  You will also find bolt teardown videos. As long as you have healthy resistance on the extractor spring (push it up with your thumb), then Leave The Bolt Alone!
  
  Here's the links:
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTEENWA_Xuk&amp;feature=relmfu
  
  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V-gGeuwoICQ&amp;feature=fvwrel

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  Manyguns

  November 01, 2011 10:56

  Sounds kinda beat up. Why don't you just send it to me and I'll give it a good home?[:)]
  Tom

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