What do i have!?

[CriiterGetter]

I got this rifle in a trade a few years ago and am trying to figure just what i have and to keep or sell? Can someone help!? im trying to post pics now... I can take more if needed. I see that its a quality HMC receiver with a rockola barrel dated 4-43.

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[Bubba-7]

Been through a rebuild or two, if the barrel and no import stamps, $ 750.00. With import stamp or poor barrel, $ 650.00.
Rock-Ola barrel is correct for a Quality. Parts with a Q on them would be for a Quality carbine. Enjoy shooting before you sell it.

[painter777]

CritterGetter,
Welcome,
You've started out nicely on the forum .......... We Love pictures
QHMC started off their first serial number block at 1,550,000 and ran to 1,662,519...... making your's the 63,896 th Carbine made by QHMC in this first block of 112,519 carbines.
There were IIRC 3 more serial number blocks assigned to QHMC.
QHMC made very few of there own parts, they relied heavily on other companys for parts, barrels... etc. QHMC was the only maker to build all their carbines with the detachable tube for the op slide spring.
Your QHMC has a replacement stock and all the late upgrades added during re-builds, like bayo band, rear adj sight, round bolt,. Can't see your safety in your picture... Rotary Safety?
If your sling is real, they can fetch over $100 at times on auction.
The Butt Plate on your stock if marked PM-IP could be worth $50+. Other Butt Plates with particular diamond patterns can be sought after also.
Half the fun to owning one is making out the parts' markings, style and types.

Curious as to your other parts types and markings. Can you take some pictures with the stock and Hand Guard off?

And NO Matter what you end up doing with it, after a close inspection, Enjoy shooting it first and be sure to tell us how it shoots! Try to keep in mind your the owner of a USGI carbine that could have seen action in WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Un-Disclosed Actions (Ask Ollie) and possible use by allies and resistance.

We always appreciate a data sheet on any carbine.
Checkout this link, down the page you'll see where you can print off a Carbine Club Data Sheet. As you fill one out, it will help you learn the different style parts and how some are marked. You'll be able to see how the early models started being upgraded to improve performance or speed up production, or both.

The Carbine Club - A CMP Affiliated Organization

Cheers,
Charlie-painter777

[JimF4M1s (Deceased)]

CriiterGetter,

Wow, first post and with pictures. That is the way to introduce yourself to our forum. Welcome.

As Charlie mentioned, markings on the other parts will help tell a bit of the history this weapon has seen. If you have questions about taking it down, ask.

Pretty helpful group here. All because of a little carbine made 67 to 71 years ago. I think we are addicts.

Jim

[CriiterGetter]

Right on, I appreciate it. I think i want to keep it just because of the story it probably has. Im in the military as well and would like for someone to get my service M4 or M21 someday and be taken care of. Not likely tho haha...

It does have a rotary safety. I need to break it down and clean 'er up for sure. Ill get it taken down this week when i get a couple spare hours and snap pics along the way. I may need to get a hold of someone to help walk me through it. I think i can probably figure it out, but weapons have baffled me before haha!

Now, do i shoot the rounds that came with it or buy new? The ones that came with it are still wrapped in wax paper and sealed.

[JimF4M1s (Deceased)]

Taking the weapon down is pretty simple. Now taking the bolt apart can be a bit frustrating without a bolt tool. Not to mention parts flying. Maybe there is someone in your area that can offer some help. Or call a few LGS's.

Check the ammo. Is it corrosive? Boxer or Berdan primed?

Boxer primed is the US standard for ammo and brass. It has a single hole in the base of the brass to ignite the powder charge. The anvil is located in the primer itself. Berdan is the european style of priming. You need special tools to deprime the brass after it has been fired. It usually has two small hole on opposite sides of the anvil that is in the base of the brass. Berdan primers is more expensive than the Boxer primers and harder to find. You can find the boxer primers at most gun shops and larger sporting goods stores. Berdan primers are a speciality item that usually has to be ordered from a select few distributors.

Jim

[CriiterGetter]

Good deal, I'll let y'all know how it goes and I will check that ammo out as well. Much appreciated!

[browningautorifle]

I can't imagine why you'd want to sell it? I doubt the money will make that much difference. Keeping it on the other hand can provide entertainment and a level of conversation on the firing point you don't get when shooting most civilian rifles.

[fn111557]

Taking the weapon down is pretty simple. Now taking the bolt apart can be a bit frustrating without a bolt tool. Not to mention parts flying. Maybe there is someone in your area that can offer some help. Or call a few LGS's.

Check the ammo. Is it corrosive? Boxer or Berdan primed?

Boxer primed is the US standard for ammo and brass. It has a single hole in the base of the brass to ignite the powder charge. The anvil is located in the primer itself. Berdan is the european style of priming. You need special tools to deprime the brass after it has been fired. It usually has two small hole on opposite sides of the anvil that is in the base of the brass. Berdan primers is more expensive than the Boxer primers and harder to find. You can find the boxer primers at most gun shops and larger sporting goods stores. Berdan primers are a speciality item that usually has to be ordered from a select few distributors.

Jim

The only "CORROSIVE" .30 carbine ammo made was Chinese made with head stamp of "L C 50 or 53". It is also suspect as far as brass quality (suspected case splitting upon firing). All other ammo is OK, some don't like using Russian manufactured "steel case" ammo. My 2 IBM's have no problem with it, in fact it shoots better than brass Remmington ammo. If you want to get into reloading, .30 carbine is easy to reload, and working up a special load for YOUR carbine can get GREAT RESAULTS!

[painter777]

Im in the military

We Appreciate Your Service.......... !

Charlie-painter777