Inland 5,093,600 NRA sale Late 1963

[Harlan (Deceased)]

From the pix it looks right, it can be tricky..I slacken the sling from the slot, then remove the oiler..the tip of the sling wont come out with the oiler installed

Yes, it's installed correctly in the photo.

I've never been able to remove, or install the oiler as you describe Andy. I've never had a type I stock, and maybe it'll work that way with one of them.

I've tried it that way when installing just to see if it would work by making a loop on the 'oiler-side' and then inserting the oiler into the loop. Even with original thin early type 'A' ('C-tip') slings, the thickness of the sling wouldn't allow me to push the oiler into the slot (with the sling already around it) . I may be misunderstanding what you describe though.
(Or didn't hold my mouth right)

Regardless, I don't have much of a problem installing slings anymore. Usually just run the sling through from the 'sling-side', put the oiler in the stock recess, then hold the stock with the 'oiler-side' down so it 'floats' a bit so it doesn't bind, and then gently thread the sling end back through. I've only had seven carbines and they all were about the same, but some may not have as much tolerance (?)

The postwar type 'C' ('D-tip') are more difficult because of the larger metal end tip and thicker weave, but originals I've tried aren't usually too difficult -

Aftermarket (fake) slings of both types can be a real pain though! Because of the fatter weave and/or tips used on some of them, there isn't enough clearance to push the sling end back through
.
On the worse aftermarket slings I've been able to always push the end back though enough to be able to use needle-nose pliers to grasp the very end of the tip and pull it through.
* I've heard about people filing the opening out to get more clearance, but I've always been able to pull even the fattest aftermarkets through.
I'd rather scratch the tip a little, or even beat the end of the tip flat as I've heard some people have done than file on a stock.

[Garandrew]

I think I also pull the sling till the tip is as close to the stock as possible, ive never had a problem with trype 1 or 2

[USGI]

datanull: I've got an Arlington-Ord S'G' that came with a new replacement "potbelly" stock, and the sling is on the way you suggest. It is very difficult to take on and off. I tried to put it on the "correct" way, but there is not enough clearance in the slot to let the tab go past the oiler - it will not go on that way at all. I tried flattening the D tips, but it still wouldn't go. I didn't want to do any cutting on the slot, so it's still installed with the tip resting against the stock. It marks up the finish a bit that way, but I agree with you that some can't be installed as shown above in Charlie's pictures.

Charlie: In about 1963 or 1964, my older brother traded a guy out of one of those NRA carbines. He shot it a few times and didn't really like it - then traded it for a '39 Ford pickup that I had to work on for him - I was about 18 at the time. The pickup was later sold for $60. Too bad we couldn't see into the future!

[datanull]

I didn't want to do any cutting on the slot, so it's still installed with the tip resting against the stock. It marks up the finish a bit that way, but I agree with you that some can't be installed as shown above in Charlie's pictures.

Check out picture three in this thread reply #5 for an way to sandwitch the end tab within the double section of the sling.

First Post and Carbine

[Harlan (Deceased)]

Here it is datanul, and that is kinda neat and tidy.

I suspect it would be a little slower to readjust if used that way for combat, but it would probably not be as likely to slip.



Actually, from photos I've seen, during war GI's had their slings installed and wore their carbines in a manner of ways to suit themselves, or needs; just as they did when installing belt pouches on stocks etc. -

Not as intended, or how they may have been instructed, but how much control over small things like this would you expect from young men who're facing possible death daily?







I suspect the fellow below may have somehow lost his swivel and there's not a replacement available -
(Or possibly he's just holding out until he finds one with the correct marking)

[JimF4M1s (Deceased)]

I suspect the fellow below may have somehow lost his swivel and there's not a replacement available -
(Or possibly he's just holding out until he finds one with the correct marking)

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a50...w/Bastogne.jpg

Harlan must be in a good mood today. Funny Guy.

[Harlan (Deceased)]

I'm always just fine and dandy Jim!




BTW, what was that nickname they gave you at work? (Grudgemunchin??)

Hey, how many days left until you're officially retired?
(With all that time on your hands maybe you'll finally have time to count all your carbines!)

[firstflabn]

SP's list of required spare parts to be shipped with each 100 carbines included 12 front band assemblies (which I'd guess was typical), so unless he just lost his, he should have easily found a replacement. Maybe the GI actually still had his but was worried about rubbing the finish off with his sling.

[JimF4M1s (Deceased)]

I'm always just fine and dandy Jim!

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BTW, what was that nickname they gave you at work? (Grudgemunchin??) http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a50...aughing001.gif

Hey, how many days left until you're officially retired?
(With all that time on your hands maybe you'll finally have time to count all your carbines!)

That would be Curmudgeon. And Harlan I earned the nickname.
82 days until officially retired. But ask how many of those I have to actually go to work. That is a big 0. Terminal vacation to March 30. Then a big wave goodby.

[Harlan (Deceased)]

Well, Congratulations Jim!

Along with your years of combat service in Vietnam, you've earned some time off!
May your best days now begin with your new life of leisure. I wish all the best for you Sir.

Sincerely,
~ Harlan