I am a BATF Licensed curio & relics collector and with proper procedures i could get a genuine WW II M-1 from CMP Anniston Ga for about $625 with all it...
New (Kahr/Auto Ordnance) or USGI? Be advised that while the USGI carbines have a lot to recommend them there are very serious potential issues. Many are...
In a message dated 8/16/2008 6:52:31 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time, cz52_99@... writes: I am a BATF Licensed curio & relics collector and with proper...
As a note, even CA residents can buy from the CMP.I want to get one just 'cause. ... From: <GLShooter@...> To: <Practical_Carbine@yahoogroups.com> Cc:...
Definitely agree that rifles with history can be more attractive than new production. The issue with carbines is how much history are you getting? Getting a...
Hey guys, Its a universal serial# 334*** used of course. I didnt spend too much on it. kinda bought it for my son (low recoil), Craig ... than new production....
single or double recoil springs? ... From: "craig" <asat690319@...> To: <Practical_Carbine@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Saturday, August 16, 2008 2:18 PM ...
when you undo the barrel band and pull the action assembly you'll know. Easy way to tell, is the chargind handle milled or stamped? had one, ex loved it, got...
I BOUGHT IT FOR MY SON TO SHOOT SOMETHING OTHER THAN HIS WINCHESTER 22, NOT TO COLLECT! IF I WANTED ONE TO COLLECT, I WOULD HAVE BOUGHT ONE OF THE MANY GI...
ok, bolt hold open switch or no? yeah i have a little expertise on these... ... From: "craig" <asat690319@...> To: <Practical_Carbine@yahoogroups.com> ...
A lot of folks talk bad about the Universal carbines 'having problems'. Most of the problems my Carbine had were solved when i disassembled and cleaned the...
Sorry for my rant. LOL. It has a little switch on the right side by the rear sight that is what I believe is the bolt hold open switch. the bolt looks as if it...
Howdy. the bolt hold open it right at the front of the bolt. its a little pin. when ya open the bolt, just push down on the pin, and the bolt should stay open....
GI bolt disassembly tool works on universal cerbine bolts just fine. ... From: "craig" <asat690319@...> To: <Practical_Carbine@yahoogroups.com> Sent:...
not on the late model Universal carbines.... ... From: "Jim" <jimbm433@...> To: <practical_carbine@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Sunday, August 17, 2008 11:42 AM ...
the original Universals used USGI parts, and had USGI op rod/charging handles, and thus had the GI bolt hold open. the middle Universals had a stamped op rod,...
Howdy Jon. yeah id buy another one also if the op rod was in good shape. and i could maybe find a good GI bolt? i am always looking for another M1 Carbine. ...
I think a GI bolt can be dropped in, never had the opportinity to try... ... From: "Jim" <jimbm433@...> To: <practical_carbine@yahoogroups.com> Sent:...