Altering the stock of an A/O Carbine to accept an oiler.

[Captain O]

I know that this has been accomplished before (by carving away some of the wood to accommodate the oiler). Is this worth the effort, or am I needlessly whittling on the stock to mimic the WW2 Carbine?

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[browningautorifle]

It's up to you, it's your carbine.

[CrossedCannons]

Well, it must have been worth it for over 6 million to have originally been made that way. Beats tying the loose end of your sling around the stock wrist

[lboos]

I know that this has been accomplished before (by carving away some of the wood to accommodate the oiler). Is this worth the effort, or am I needlessly whittling on the stock to mimic the WW2 Carbine?

What do you mean by some of the wood ? could you post a pic. of the stock please ? Thank's.

[shadycon]

If the oiler slot is not[probably not] the correct dimension you could[very carefully] use a router with the correct bit to enlarge it. Remember that most repro slings don't fit original stocks.

[USGI]

I know that this has been accomplished before (by carving away some of the wood to accommodate the oiler). Is this worth the effort, or am I needlessly whittling on the stock to mimic the WW2 Carbine?

I would think a GI carbine oiler would drop right in. If you want to thread a sling around it, it can be a bit of a challenge. Sometimes it requires flattening the tip of the sling a bit. I would try that before "whittling" on the stock. At least, you want to stop before you get as far the one pictured! - Bob

[browningautorifle]

stop before you get as far the one pictured

It IS hogged a bit. I've seen several that have been done because they couldn't figure out how to get the whole thing apart or together.

[JOHN42768]

Regarding photo "Ouch"

[Captain O]

The A/O stock are not cut to accept USGI oilers. From what I have seen, some individuals have removed about 1/4" of wood to fit the USGI oiler into place.

I believe that I shall just install a sling and let it go at that.

[shadycon]

Easy fix: cut a piece of dowel rod that will fit with the sling in the existing slot. Paint flat black/gray.