M1 Carbine Question

victorj19

November 21, 2011 07:45

The Inland parts kit from the gunshow is now mated with the Iver Johnson receiver and I went through a whole mag today without a hitch.
But I do have a question. The receiver is marked:

Iver Johnson
N J

According to BlueBook (and some other pubs), IJ did not produce a M1 carbine until 1985. Yet this receiver is marked for New Jersey and IJ only manufactured there from '75-'82.

Can anyone explain this obvious descrepancy (other than the reference pubs are AFU)?.

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  victorj19

  November 21, 2011 07:45

  I realize this question may be to wide in perimeters, but I've always wanted to have a "collector" M1 carbine. So many are listed with many variations so if it is feasible to reply I'd appreciate it.

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  nmyers

  November 21, 2011 08:14

  The grease pots are nice for historical accuracy, but today we have better products: Militec-1 grease, & Lubriplate 130-AA.
  
  Neal
  
  EDIT: v35 is right, Lubriplate became government issue for rifles. But, I don't know when it was adopted; all the USGI grease pots I've seen had what looks like axle grease, & Lubriplate is white. The expert in the accessories area is Bill Ricca; I'll ask him the next time I see him.

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  victorj19

  November 21, 2011 17:06

  Thanks guys. Knew someone would have an answer. I've rarely used grease on firearms but until recently haven't own a military piece other than a a couple of mausers. Used some lard on BP revolver.
  
  Will need to see what types of grease I have around.

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  v35

  November 21, 2011 19:29

  I may be mistaken but I believe the grease pots went into the Garand butt stock and I believe it contained Lubriplate.
  In general,Carbines and Garands in Korea were kept dry in the summer because of disabling dust and in winter freezing. The oiler retaining the sling in the carbine may have been rarely used because of the very tight fit in the stock.
  Vehicle and tank traffic on Dirt roads generated clouds of dust rising at least 500ft and extensive trench systems were bare earth.
  As has been said, better lubes exist today to lube all moving parts including trigger housing parts on both guns.

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