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    [QUOTE=painter777;437056]Is this the same one you...

    [QUOTE=painter777;437056]Is this the same one you asked about when having trouble putting it back together?

    Yes, I was able to correct the problems mentioned earlier. Soaked inside of the barrel...
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    Acquiring a M1 Garand

    I have recently purchased a Ithaca 1911 and a QMC M1 Carbine that were carried by the same soldier in WWII (1st Lt, 20th Armored Div.).

    I would like to add to my small collection a M1 Garand,...
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    Boxes of ammo

    When I bought this 1911, the owner of the gun threw in these two boxes of ammo. They were part of the large collection of "stuff" his father-in-law brought back from WWII. (1st Lt in the 20th...
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    reassembly problems

    I recently purchased an 1911 and M1 Carbine from a friend of mine. These two weapons were carried by his father-in-law (1st Lt, 20th Armored Div) in WWII.

    I got the 1911 disassembled for...
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    Finally back together

    After two cleanings and two applications on RLO, the carbine is back together. I purchased a replacement bolt for the front band assembly to replace that bolt with the rectangle bolt head and nut,...
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    Stock cleaning done?

    After two aggressive cleanings, I think all the grime has been removed. When I first got the gun, it felt "greasy." Now, it feels clean. After a couple of days of drying, will attempt to apply the...
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    Should I try to tap that pin back into place?

    Should I try to tap that pin back into place?
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    Success!

    With all your help, have got the stock liberated from the gun. As it turns out the threads on the barrel band are good! After removing the nut, the screw was still secured by the threads on the...
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    Thanks Charlie, I'm going with this procedure. ...

    Thanks Charlie, I'm going with this procedure. Will let you know.

    Steve
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    Charlie, I have done some research on cleaning...

    Charlie,
    I have done some research on cleaning the stock and have found several options. Paint Thinner, Mineral spirits, Boiled linseed oil, orange glow cleaner. Most said to use #0000 steel wool....
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    Recent purchase

    I recently purchased a Ithaca 1911A1 from a friend of mine. It was carried by his father-in-law in WWII (1st Lt, 20th Armored Div,)

    It has Plexiglas grips that used have his wife's picture under...
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    You don't live that far away. Since I'm retired,...

    You don't live that far away. Since I'm retired, I travel quite a bit. Never know when I might be in the area.

    Steve Z.
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    removing stock to clean

    Want to really thank all you guys for helping me out. I'm new to this collecting and since this gun is so important to me, I don't want to screw it up. I would like to remove the stock and clean it...
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    more pictures

    Here are pics from the bottom of the oiler and the RH side of the sight.
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    Is the rear sight not original?

    Is the rear sight not original?
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    new member and his carbine

    Thanks for all the comments and questions. Since I'm new at this, all is helpful. I have added several more pictures of anything that looked like a mark or stamp. There is no marking on the sling....
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    More pictures

    As requested, here are some more pictures of my carbine. I was manufactured by Quality Hardware and Machine.
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    Clip pouch for M1 Carbine

    I recently purchased a M1 Carbine carried my a friend's father-in-Law in WWII. It has a clip pouch on the stock that I would like to get off. I have removed the sling but the pouch will not slip...
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