First ever M1 carbine

[painter777]

Welcome Kickwrench,
Now would be a good time to grab a good starter book. One like the US M1 Carbines, Wartime Production.... by Craig Riesch.
https://www.amazon.com/Carbines-Wart.../dp/1882391438

If you want to know about where your muzzle wear is and don't have a proper guage, you can Check the muzzle for erosion using a USGI M2 ball 30-06 round. Between 1/8" to 1/4" of gap between case mouth and crown is good.

Use the SEARCH here to find links that may answer questions or supply pictures you might be looking for.

I own 1 Import, also a BLUE SKY. It eats a M2 round to the Brass! But is fun to shoot, saves wear on more collectible Carbines. And surprisingly still pretty accurate.
Here's a link to a range day with my S'G' Import:
https://www.milsurps.com/showthread.php?t=61219

Be safe and enjoy your carbine

Cheers,
Charlie-Painter777