IBM Carbine

[Neal Myers]

I wouldn't worry about what is original, or what is correct; it doesn't really matter. Your carbine has been arsenal rebuilt, so it is a mixture of new, old, & refinished parts. You really don't want to try to "restore" it. Shoot it & enjoy owning a real USGI carbine.

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[Brasidas]

I wouldn't worry about what is original, or what is correct; it doesn't really matter. Your carbine has been arsenal rebuilt, so it is a mixture of new, old, & refinished parts. You really don't want to try to "restore" it. Shoot it & enjoy owning a real USGI carbine.

I agree. I really don't plan on changing anything except, maybe, the stock and hand guard. It is what it is: a great example of American ingenuity and mass production. The carbine shoots well exactly as is. I'm more interesting in learning how to properly maintain and shoot historic weapons than filling my safe with things that never see the range.

My OP was an attempt to learn more about this carbine's journey into my hands.