M1 Carbine-All WWII Original?

[blazer91]

But hey, who cares. You can find replacement band screws all over the place, right?

haha, I'm a newb but I can recognize a funny, or at least I assume you are being funny.
Jim

[carbineone]

Thats a very nice Inland. Yes we would string you up if you did any modifications to mount a scope. As stated by somone else they do make the mounts that require no mods to the actual Carbine itself..Very nice and enjoy it. They are a part of our History and very Fun to boot.

[dbuffington]

They are a part of our History and very Fun to boot.

I've never had much of an interest in military arms, but this thing appeals to both the sentimental fool in me and the little kid in me. The original plan was to buy it for resale, but somehow, I think it's found a home

Thanks!
Dave

[DaveHH]

about 2% escaped rebuild, you have one of the 2%. It is what all of these part swappers are trying to reproduce, you already have the real thing. Don't mess it up, don't sand it.

[INLAND44]

Do not use brake cleaner or gun scrubber on the carbine. Use any dry-cleaning solvent like Naptha (lighter fluid, charcoal lighter) and a toothbrush. Oil liberally after cleaning.

[INLAND44]

For viewing the Ordnance acceptance stamp (cartouche) on the stock, take it into the sunlight and view from an angle - it will pop right out at you. I have almost the same carbine, but it didn't start out that way - it's a few months earlier, 2-44, but somehow managed to get some of the upgrades over the years, but not the Type III band or flip safety.

[imarangemaster]

I have to agree. You have a rare, unmolested WW II vintage weapon. Ever since I foolishly sold a DCM Winchester M1 with early features (in 1982 or so) to get one with cool features like bayonet lug and adjustable sight, I have kicked myself and looked for another unmolested Carbine. Thirty years later I finally just tripped across another I can afford, and grabbed it. They are very scarce!

[dbuffington]

For viewing the Ordnance acceptance stamp (cartouche) on the stock, take it into the sunlight and view from an angle

Will do. Thanks!

I have almost the same carbine, but it didn't start out that way - it's a few months earlier, 2-44, but somehow managed to get some of the upgrades over the years, but not the Type III band or flip safety.

What upgrades did it get?

[Johnny Peppers]

Do not use brake cleaner or gun scrubber on the carbine. Use any dry-cleaning solvent like Naptha (lighter fluid, charcoal lighter) and a toothbrush. Oil liberally after cleaning.

If you are going to disagree, wouldn't it help to tell why you shouldn't use either of the products?

[INLAND44]

Johnny; There was no intention to 'call you out' on the issue. I had actually skipped a page and had not read your comment on Gunscrubber.
The harsher solvents can bleach the patina out of Parkerizing by removing the old oil and linseed oil stains. They will not harm any metal parts. I feel like they are too strong to use on old guns except as a degreaser for refinishing. I used them for general gun cleaning for many years but not any more. Its definitely better IMO to take the gun apart and clean each piece with either a 'one-step' product like CLP or use a mild dry-cleaning solvent as mentioned, followed by a lube/protectant. There are also 'in-between' spray products like Amsoil MP that safely flush out most residues in assemblies like trigger housings while leaving metal protection.