Inland treasure - photo heavy and parts break down

[imarangemaster]

You bet I will shoot it! I expect I'll shoot 400-500 rounds a year through it, just as I have my other carbines.

I checked the recoil spring, and it measures the full 10 1/4 inches of a new spec spring. Also, I found P in a circle on the bottom of the pistol grip. I suspect that the only incorrect part, the Type V slide, was from an upgrade it went through. I am going to leave it, rather than try to find an earlier slide. My reason is two-fold. First, the Type V improved ejection and increases dwell time before the chamber is open. Second, It very well may have been done sometime during the War.

I am still in shock at my find! I would always hear about folks finding un-messed with carbines for a song, but I never dreamed I would find one. I feel very fortunate. My search is over. What did I pay, the crowd is asking? I traded a like NIB EMF Hartford Model 1897 Winchester 12 gauge clone with removable chokes, a full case of Federal M193 .223/5.56, and $75.00.

I have no idea of the history of this carbine. I am guessing it is a 1960s DCM/NRA sold one, or possibly the Holy Grail...a true bring back Carbine.