Inland M1 Carb. 1943 barrel

[USGI]

I'm probably only a "book or two" ahead of you, but am trying to learn all that I can - got started later than most of the guys on here. It's all about sharing and Thank You for the nice compliment. - Bob

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[JimF4M1s (Deceased)]

I think the magazine might be a replacement made by Seymour Products Co, with a type 4 baseplate.

Here's a link showing M-1 magazines. M1 Carbine 15 rnd Magazines

[VOODOTHATIDO4U]

Here's a link showing M-1 magazines. M1 Carbine 15 rnd Magazines

I found this link on a old thread and understanding the caution of using old info posts. However, when their is a new owner of a Carbine, Wouldn't some of these detailed parts posts be helpful in a central area or is their already one?

Thx, Mic

[Midmichigun]

Guys,
Thanks for the input.

Most of us weren't around in the 60's when you could buy original examples of Carbines for $20.00 per carload! The learning curve is different now... than back then.

I am willing to share any info and photos of my items to help others out.... so I am glad that others are willing to help me out also!!

I am mostly an AR and AK type of guy... but I like the Classic firearms... and realize their value in the present and future! This was my first Carbine.....

As a side note, my brother bought his Mixmaster IBM in 1993 for $180.00!

[JimF4M1s (Deceased)]

Guys,
Thanks for the input.
Most of us weren't around in the 60's when you could buy original examples of Carbines for $20.00 per carload! The learning curve is different now... than back then.

Now I don't know about that statement. Personally I think most Carbine collectors, on a whole, are older then you might think. Maybe I just look into the mirror too much.

Some might not want to give their age. Me, happy to have made it this far, 63 next May.

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Man, that one's a beater! Must have actually been used in the Six-Day War! The Israeli carbines in the past have been known for the best maintenance/care of any of the imports, but that one has looked into the eye of the elephant. I'll bet its mechanically okay. I would be forced to clean up that stock and steam out the dents. I mean, who really cares what it did in Israel?

I think we all have at least one beater. Mine's an S'G' I call my piece if s**t.
Even though I don't like the markings on all the parts, the Bavarian returns were in exceptional condition.
And I agree. I don't care 2¢ what a carbine did in Israel.

[INLAND44]

Man, that one's a beater! Must have actually been used in the Six-Day War! The Israeli carbines in the past have been known for the best maintenance/care of any of the imports, but that one has looked into the eye of the elephant. I'll bet its mechanically okay. I would be forced to clean up that stock and steam out the dents. I mean, who really cares what it did in Israel?

[painter777]

Looking at your stock magnified with the tag removed....
Stock shows lots of built up old dried grease and oil.
I'd de-grease the stock.
You'd be surprised at the original/lightly stamped markings that can be found under 60+ years of grime.
More than likely the painted rack numbers are oil based paint.
I've had great luck using Gunk engine de-greaser on these.

Here's a "After Cleaning" picture of a stock that came on a buy from the CMP. Didn't get any before pictures, but at the time had no idea what maker the stock was. This stock was as grimey as yours. After cleaning a few times I found the RMC marked slingwell, Boxed RMC and CC below it. Also found a small arsenal wood patch on the right rail.

[Bruce McAskill]

I know for a fact that 30 round magazine pouches were made in Israel and I also have an idea they may have made unmarked 30 round magazines with the hold open follower.

[painter777]

Here's a I cut that I stripped the paint and oil finish off.
The stripper pulled some factory wood filler out of a knot.
Markings came out clear.

fwiw,
Charlie-painter777

[Midmichigun]

Painter...
OMG... don't get it confused with the rest of the wood in your pile!
That turned out awesome!!!

Jim...
My Dad used to tell us the story about being able to find all sorts of cheap Milsurp firearms... as a matter of fact, he never cared about the Carbine.... being mostly a Garand and Springfield type of guy! He would be pushing 70 if he was alive right now.

Stripping the stock is easy... its the preservation of the history that is hard! I actually have an interest in Izzy equipment... I have a K98K and a SA 1919 (from parts) that was from there.

The stock would look 80% better if I removed the chipped and cracked finish that it is on it.... there is some sort of lacquer or varnish..... I think that this is what shows up in the photos the most!