Picking up a New Carbine Tomorrow

[painter777]

My local FFL left me a phone message that my carbine had come in.
Way to busy to get there today.
My Wife and I had to admit my 80 year old Mother in to the hospital Monday evening.
It's a sad story, but her gradual decline with Dementia very quickly advanced to a critical point. So we find ourselves in a scramble dealing with Dr's, Lawyers, Bankers among others, and searching for the 'proper' Adult Care Facility...
We weren't ready, things advanced so much faster than any of us were prepared for.
I'm purposely added this off topic advice for any of you that find yourselves moving towards a similar situation with a loved one. Get things in order now as best you can. Because these things can take a very fast turn.

Standard Products M1 Carbine:
I came across a carbine that was on GB and asked a few questions about it. Seller couldn't have been more helpful but just wasn't familiar with carbines. Originally I asked my questions to help the seller out as I could see his lack of the needed photos we look for. He had it listed as a Underwood, but when looking at receiver details I could see it wasn't a UEF. I had a feeling it was a STAN PRO and sent him the STAN PRO serial # block, then he could see it wasn't a UEF. He was using the UEF barrel marking as the maker in his listing. At this time he added to his description that he had been contacted and informed it was indeed a Standard Products carbine, since his listing was still active. But it was still listed in with the Underwood carbines, because of the title. His description lacked any part details so I walked him thru how to tear down and where to look for markings. He followed through and would pass the new info to me via emails. By this time his auction had ended with no bids and he decided not to relist until he knew more about it. Very patient kinda guy who followed my tips closely. I had planned to write up his 'new auction' parts/types description for him, so he'd have a better shot at getting a bid or two. After Nearly 20 emails back and forth, with me checking my list with the part's letter and number markings.... I realized I had better at least make an offer. He accepted and I'll pick it up in the morning.
And no I didn't take advantage of him...... remember I started out to help him. In fact now that I think about it I could have bought it cheaper by just going through the auction. But I believe I'll be happy with it. And I know I've made a new friend. Good people are just that.. Good people, and what goes around comes around.
The bonus is I'm now his Go To Guy with anything M1 Carbine, carbine related and any WWII era gear.

Pictures as soon as possible, but first I might list my questions to him and the replies he sent with the part letter and number markings. I just kept checking the boxes on my note pad as he replied, then match that up to the GREAT write up by BrianQ in CCNL 366-
The Standard Products Update. Thx BQ !!
After getting the serial number and looking in to the CCNL 366, I can honestly say I got more and more excited as I checked those boxes....

I'll Get Back As Soon As I Can....

Thanks All,
Charlie-Painter777

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