Restoring the M1 Carbine

[Harlan (Deceased)]

I promise I will or I will start collecting Armatron watches instead of M1 Carbines!

Hahaha! Paul, Charlie got back to your tongue in cheek comment before I could!

'Tired-retired' (Ed) didn't realize who you are and was trying to help. He's a good guy. He's kind of a 'newbie' here as far as membership.
(I was laughing when I read his post, and then about fell over when I read your comeback)

Now hang in there lil buddy and we'll try to teach you some stuff about your first carbine as fast as we can.

~ Harlan

(PS- You probably don't remember me because of all the people you were helping back then, but thanks for your advice and directions, etc to that first carbine show - It was worth the drive from Dallas!)

[PBI]

Thanks for your committment to school me. I do remember you and glad you made the trek to B'ham for the inagural (sp?) event. We are still working out the details on Dallas 2010. I will keep you posted on any developements regarding the show. I just did not realize that reparking a well worn shooter receiver was a cardinal sin to some. I want make that mistake again I promise.

[INLAND44]

'I just did not realize that reparking a well worn shooter receiver was a cardinal sin to some'

I hope I didn't give you that impression - I'm certainly not above having a gun refinished. I was just showing pics on another forum of a Colt Gov Model I had redone by the late, great Bill Adair. My point, which I unnecessarily hammered home, was that the shop should have done the small parts right as long as they took on the job. I'm sure they would have if they had just known the difference. Hang in there, man, don't give up on carbines. We are all still learning here and will be for life. Nobody knows it all, and there are still things being discovered about the carbine - it ain't over by a long shot. Oh, with apologies to the topic, here's my redone Colt.

[jimb16]

Hey Paul! I'll be the first to admit that I've got a lot to learn!!!! Are you going to be at any of the OGCA shows in the near future?

[kikokat]

Inland, that is one beautiful looking Colt! Thanks for sharing.

Really a shame about the loss of Bill Adair, in so many ways. Never got to meet/deal with him, bu I never heard anything but the best about the man.

[PBI]

jimb16 planning to go in November, I am a student of these just like everyone else, still learning something everyday. This tread exploded over a simply process that sometimes needs to happen when a rifle needs refinishing. I understand about keeping the integrity of the rifle but when the finish is worn and gone it is time to do something to prevent more damage like rust. I think you know what type of M1 Carbine I like to collect but I am one who realizes that when these get used and the finish gets worn out after a while it is time to re-park the metal to save it. I don't shoot my show pieces but enjoy a nice looking example to go out and fire. Hopefully this tread will go away and I will learn to keep my mouth and fingers shut.
In the spirit of collecting
PBI

[Faulkner]

Hopefully this tread will go away and I will learn to keep my mouth and fingers shut.
In the spirit of collecting
PBI

I wouldn't worry about it . . . something about carbines in particular that cause people to over react. They are almost as bad as Luger collectors and not quite as bad as Colt SAA collectors.

[phil441]

I wouldn't worry about it . . . something about carbines in particular that cause people to over react. They are almost as bad as Luger collectors and not quite as bad as Colt SAA collectors.

And that is why I never mention what I've done on either of those forums.
Those guys would be looking for a tall tree and a short rope for me!

But I have fun with my guns....

Phil

[Tired Retired]

And that is why I never mention what I've done on either of those forums.

I haven't done nuffin'.... and I don't care what the evidence says and that is NOT my DNA!

Common' Phil, not even a little hint???? And as far as the rest of you... fess up, you had to do SOMETHING to end up on this board!

[zertouche]

It never ceases to amaze me, the lengths guys will go to buy a $300 US Martial rifle, and put $3000 into it, to "restore" it. Perhaps its a hobby? Like buying a zero clearance $2500 riding lawn mower for a postage stamp sized front lawn.

They are only original once. There were over a thousand sub contractor manufacturers for US M1 Carbine parts, and the prime mfg's swapped, traded, sold and bought parts from each other. That IN marked firing pin you sold at the gun show for $10? It was the one your rifle was issued with. That cheesy repark job you got for a bargain? Well done.

Problem is a smart buyer is going to break out a mic or a caliper. But hey? maybe you can sell it for a grand? Its all "original".