Here's a link to the Yankee Lady (B-17G).. Scroll down and you'll see the Norden installed in the nose...
http://yankeeairmuseum.org/component/content/article/35-book-a-ride/65-b17flex.html
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Here's a link to the Yankee Lady (B-17G).. Scroll down and you'll see the Norden installed in the nose...
http://yankeeairmuseum.org/component/content/article/35-book-a-ride/65-b17flex.html
The value of having politicians deciding what constituted a valuable target.
The left coast Trigger housing was not milled in GR
Looks like your carbine went through updates at the Springfield Armory. Probably where the barrel band and safety were replaced. Also guessing that an adjustable rear sight was installed at the same...
Put the bolt in a ziplock bag (sandwich size works great). Pour in Hoppes #9 enough to cover the bolt. Let the bolt soak for 4 hours, then pick up the bag and slosh the bolt around. Let it sit...
Keep an eye on the CMP Sales info here: http://www.thecmp.org/m1carbine.htm Scroll down until you see the Bavarian section...
As Magyar indicates use 100 yards to sight in the Carbine.
I have S'G' 1854XXX with Underwood barrel dated 9-43
Looks like an outstanding find.. Congrats!
Problem is it's closing on a no-go... If you intend to fire the weapon it will need the attention of a smith...
My 2¢..It's possible the stock is a late OI replacement stock complete with RI pistol grip possibly made from walnut sapwood. Unfortunate that it does not come with the wire buttstock. The part...
It would appear they are launching the new forum application..URL indicates http://www.odcmp.org/new_forum/
As a racker I would also inspect the extractor, ejector, and all of the springs for proper functioning and replace as needed..