removed scope

flattop · 03-02-2008, 09:26 AM

traded into m1 carbine .i'm concerned about screw holes left in upper side of chamber. am guessing will be ok any help appreciated

oldjarhead · 03-02-2008, 10:20 AM

Thinking your thread had been cut off some, I went to your original entry on another topic line. I noted that you mentioned four mounting holes for the scope mount. What type mount was it? What make of carbine?
Usually the side mount on a carbine has 2 mounting holes.
The two hole mount most likely would not be any foreseeable problem since that mounting method is fairly common. I'm not sure that 4 mounting holes would not have a tendency to weaken the receiver some which may result in hair line cracks from the top of the receiver to the holes and perhaps between the holes.
Do you have photos that you can show where the mount holes are located? If you can't get them into the forum e-mail them to me at my profile address.

flattop · 03-02-2008, 11:20 AM

appreciate the reply you'll have to bare with me new to forums in general .i don't have away to take pics . the wood is slotted on the reciever the mount is labeled weaver side 1''.the serial #602xx. tried to put the screws back in but without the mount they rubbed the bolt .there is also a p cartoushe on the stock behind the trigger guard P and AAN on stock the rear sight is covering the makers name .some one had made it a varmint rifle . as you cant tell i know nothing!!!!

jimb2 · 03-02-2008, 11:13 PM

If it is a 5 digit and is a USGI carbine then you should be able to see an I on the left side under the sight and a V. on the right. The makers mark would be INLAND DIV. The P is a reproofing mark from a rebuild that was done at the Augusta Arsenal (AA). The N is the final inspector's initial. The best way to "fill" the holes is to cut off a couple of screws and turn them in just aove flush then carefully smooth them down with a file. Then put a drop of instant blue on each. When you put the screws in, use some locktite on the threads to keep them from backing out. Make sure they dont go all the way through before putting the locktite on them.

flattop · 03-04-2008, 06:47 PM

thanks showed it to a local gun smith he said i was good to go .the screw holes are before the chamber? i will take your advice to clean up the look.found the I&V thanks again looks like i traded for a shooter not a historical relic to increase my portfolio.

Taurus Fan · 03-09-2008, 01:47 PM

M1 carbines are not meant for shooting, they are meant for trading......at gun shows.....to people you hope you never see again.

Orlando · 03-09-2008, 03:09 PM

Ya Taurus Fan ,we already heard you. Wasn't that funny the first time

Taurus Fan · 03-09-2008, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Orlando

Ya Taurus Fan ,we already heard you. Wasn't that funny the first time

Sorry, just couldn't help myself. I almost started a thread with that title. It is funny though, because it's true.

Orlando · 03-09-2008, 04:47 PM

So what do you base your statement on. I have three USGI carbines and shoot them all. Never any problems wih any of them. Now commercial made carbines are another story

Taurus Fan · 03-09-2008, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Orlando

So what do you base your statement on. I have three USGI carbines and shoot them all. Never any problems wih any of them. Now commercial made carbines are another story

Yeah I'm sure the GI versions were OK, I'm basing my statement on the few Universal's I've seen.

03-02-2008, 09:26 AM	#1
flattop Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 7	removed scope traded into m1 carbine .i'm concerned about screw holes left in upper side of chamber. am guessing will be ok any help appreciated

03-02-2008, 11:13 PM	#4
jimb2 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 510	If it is a 5 digit and is a USGI carbine then you should be able to see an I on the left side under the sight and a V. on the right. The makers mark would be INLAND DIV. The P is a reproofing mark from a rebuild that was done at the Augusta Arsenal (AA). The N is the final inspector's initial. The best way to "fill" the holes is to cut off a couple of screws and turn them in just aove flush then carefully smooth them down with a file. Then put a drop of instant blue on each. When you put the screws in, use some locktite on the threads to keep them from backing out. Make sure they dont go all the way through before putting the locktite on them. __________________ I am a nobody. Nobody is perfect. Therefore, I am perfect...

03-02-2008, 10:20 AM	#2
oldjarhead Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mansfield, MO Posts: 814	Thinking your thread had been cut off some, I went to your original entry on another topic line. I noted that you mentioned four mounting holes for the scope mount. What type mount was it? What make of carbine? Usually the side mount on a carbine has 2 mounting holes. The two hole mount most likely would not be any foreseeable problem since that mounting method is fairly common. I'm not sure that 4 mounting holes would not have a tendency to weaken the receiver some which may result in hair line cracks from the top of the receiver to the holes and perhaps between the holes. Do you have photos that you can show where the mount holes are located? If you can't get them into the forum e-mail them to me at my profile address.

03-02-2008, 11:20 AM	#3
flattop Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 7	appreciate the reply you'll have to bare with me new to forums in general .i don't have away to take pics . the wood is slotted on the reciever the mount is labeled weaver side 1''.the serial #602xx. tried to put the screws back in but without the mount they rubbed the bolt .there is also a p cartoushe on the stock behind the trigger guard P and AAN on stock the rear sight is covering the makers name .some one had made it a varmint rifle . as you cant tell i know nothing!!!!

03-04-2008, 06:47 PM	#5
flattop Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 7	thanks showed it to a local gun smith he said i was good to go .the screw holes are before the chamber? i will take your advice to clean up the look.found the I&V thanks again looks like i traded for a shooter not a historical relic to increase my portfolio.

03-09-2008, 01:47 PM	#6
Taurus Fan Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Cobra Command Headquarters Posts: 781	M1 carbines are not meant for shooting, they are meant for trading......at gun shows.....to people you hope you never see again.

03-09-2008, 03:09 PM	#7
Orlando Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 524	Ya Taurus Fan ,we already heard you. Wasn't that funny the first time

03-09-2008, 04:47 PM	#9
Orlando Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 524	So what do you base your statement on. I have three USGI carbines and shoot them all. Never any problems wih any of them. Now commercial made carbines are another story