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    Altering the stock of an A/O Carbine to accept an oiler.

    I know that this has been accomplished before (by carving away some of the wood to accommodate the oiler). Is this worth the effort, or am I needlessly whittling on the stock to mimic the WW2 Carbine?
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    It's up to you, it's your carbine.
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    Well, it must have been worth it for over 6 million to have originally been made that way. Beats tying the loose end of your sling around the stock wrist

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    Quote Originally Posted by Captain O View Post
    I know that this has been accomplished before (by carving away some of the wood to accommodate the oiler). Is this worth the effort, or am I needlessly whittling on the stock to mimic the WW2 Carbine?
    What do you mean by some of the wood ? could you post a pic. of the stock please ? Thank's.

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    If the oiler slot is not[probably not] the correct dimension you could[very carefully] use a router with the correct bit to enlarge it. Remember that most repro slings don't fit original stocks.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Captain O View Post
    I know that this has been accomplished before (by carving away some of the wood to accommodate the oiler). Is this worth the effort, or am I needlessly whittling on the stock to mimic the WW2 Carbine?
    I would think a GI carbine oiler would drop right in. If you want to thread a sling around it, it can be a bit of a challenge. Sometimes it requires flattening the tip of the sling a bit. I would try that before "whittling" on the stock. At least, you want to stop before you get as far the one pictured! - Bob

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    Quote Originally Posted by USGI View Post
    stop before you get as far the one pictured
    It IS hogged a bit. I've seen several that have been done because they couldn't figure out how to get the whole thing apart or together.
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    The A/O stock are not cut to accept USGI oilers. From what I have seen, some individuals have removed about 1/4" of wood to fit the USGI oiler into place.

    I believe that I shall just install a sling and let it go at that.

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    Easy fix: cut a piece of dowel rod that will fit with the sling in the existing slot. Paint flat black/gray.
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