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.

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[blazer91]

or possibly the Holy Grail...a true bring back Carbine.

Of course, i jumped on that part because i have come to value highly the personal connection to "pieces of history" such as military issue weapons. I never knew how big this was until recently when researching this famous carbine which compelled me to join this forum.
Obviously, I am very happy with my minor connection (minor meaning the quantity, not the quality) and I know that I still have to supply some missing info and better detailed pics like those shown in this thread.
The downside of all that i have seen so far is the typical "money is the root of all evil" deception and fraud out there and I applaud all the people on "Milsurps" that are keeping track of things through watching auctions, other forums (of which I belong to NONE, BTW) etc. and always adding to their expertise with the aim of educating and honouring the contributions of our veterans and our Home front war efforts and achievements.
But, I also began to wonder how many doubted my story and were just waiting to see the "Ad" . See how jaded I have become? lol
Anyway, just getting "deep" here, forgive my rambling...
Jim