Hello Everyone,
I would like to know if anyone knows what the small screw is for that is on top of the receiver just above the chamber on my near mint Inland M1 carbine? It looks to have been factory done as it matches the receiver perfectly. The small screw if on the top of the receiver where the rifle is stamped US Carbine CAL.30 M1. It is just to the left of center right next to the L in CAL. I know it is not unique to my gun as I've been to several gun shows and gun shops in the past and have seen the same screw in the same position on other Inland Carbines in various condition from poor to mint, but none of the owners knew its purpose. I've been told by one person it was not a factory mod and was for an aftermarket scope mount, but if that is so then why would it be on several other Inland M1's at different gun shops and gun shows. Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks,
matchlock
I'm looking at my Inland M-1 Carbine, and it does not have this screw that you describe. Mine is an early production serial #943,xxx. It has the original L-type rear sight, and no bayonet lug. I'm not sure what this screw is you're talking about. Maybe you could post a picture.
One of my carbines has a B&L Balvar 8 scope mounted on a base that uses two screws to mount. One is where you are asking about. The other is through the mount into the rear sight base area. If you drift the rear sight out left to right I think you will find a screw under the base. You can also break down the action and see if a screw or a hole for one is in the underside of the rear sight area. The scope mounts were made by B&L for a while and then sold to the Kworsky Bros (sp) which are the most seen today.
It is definately a scope mount screw. No production GI carbines had any screw holes in the recievers with the exception of the T3/M3 and those were on the sides of the receiver bridge.
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