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hello i just got this from a friend don't know anything about it but i think i got some good pics. plz anyone that know feel free to chime in. also i would like to know its worth. i know its missing both sights but don't know what else.
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very nice. your missing the oiler bottle that doubles as the rear sling attachment. not sure how much it would be worth but i know its would be worth resorting for sure. -
Your carbine is one of 413,017 made by National Postal Meter of Rochester, NY during World War II. National Postal Meter produced the highest overall quality M1 carbines according to carbine author Larry Ruth.
The Blue Sky import mark means it was most likely imported from Korea.
You can obtain a new old stock (NOS) USGI front sight and front sight pin from http://www.m1garandrifle.com/M1carbine.htm.
You will also need a front sight key http://www.gunpartscorp.com/catalog/...0B&catid=11882
For the rear sight I recommend an adjustable rear sight as it is far more usable than the earlier flip sight. You can get one from http://www.thecollectorsource.com/page/1227235 and there are many available at Gunbroker http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=192827858
It looks like someone cut off the bayonet lug and installed a non-USGI screw on the front (barrel) band. You can get a USGI replacement from http://www.billricca.com/carbine.htm (item W2)
Your carbine has a "potbelly" birch stock that was commonly used after World War II. It is perfectly usable for a shooter. If you prefer a walnut World War II-style stock the CMP sells new replacement walnut stocks http://thecmp.org/stocksets.htmRevolvers are not pistols
Calling a revolver a "pistol" is like calling a magazine a "clip", calling a shotgun a rifle, or a calling a man a woman.pistol nouna handgun whose chamber is integral with the barrel
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Nice Carbine , a little work and it will be a treasure.
Bill Ricca sells high quality reprints of historical military manuals including the old USGI shop manuals.
Very handy guides for repairing or adjusting the historic USGI Service guns without becoming a bubba." ... in common use at the time , for all lawful purposes , including self defense . "
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Blue Sky was famous for stamping the barrel so hard that it bent. Check your barrel before you start spending any money on the carbine.
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The occurrence of the bent barrel wasn't as common as people proclaim, so don't worry too much about it.
Last year, I bought a bunch of carbines, few were Blue Sky imports that cost me between 450-550 depending on condition and configuration.
Yours would probably be in the 400 range where it stands.
With the current carbine stop with CMP, you can probably get more from a desperate individual.Originally posted by AJAX22Comment
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Would it be hard to restore it With the stuff its missing?XD40, Mosin Nagant 91/30, Saiga 762x39, Saiga 12, Stag model 2,vaquero bisley,GSG-522,NPM M1 carbine, romanian psl,Kimber custom 2,norinco sks,ruger 10/22,MPA mini defender 9mm,GSG 1911,Glock 19,Marlin 336,LWRC M6 SPRComment
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Im also here in socal what the best gunsmith to check the head spacing. U think I can find parts at the next gun show in ontario?XD40, Mosin Nagant 91/30, Saiga 762x39, Saiga 12, Stag model 2,vaquero bisley,GSG-522,NPM M1 carbine, romanian psl,Kimber custom 2,norinco sks,ruger 10/22,MPA mini defender 9mm,GSG 1911,Glock 19,Marlin 336,LWRC M6 SPRComment
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Im also here in socal what the best gunsmith to check the head spacing. U think I can find parts at the next gun show in ontario?XD40, Mosin Nagant 91/30, Saiga 762x39, Saiga 12, Stag model 2,vaquero bisley,GSG-522,NPM M1 carbine, romanian psl,Kimber custom 2,norinco sks,ruger 10/22,MPA mini defender 9mm,GSG 1911,Glock 19,Marlin 336,LWRC M6 SPRComment
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Buy your parts online from Fulton Armory. All parts are USGI.Life is like having a map with precise directions and exact stops, you find out that your directions and stops change as you progress further down your original map.Comment
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My reference have that serial number built in summer of 1943Limit politicians to two terms. One in office and one in jail.
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Based on my experience with a Blue Sky import Garand, I'd imagine the bore is fugly.NRA Life Member - CRPA Life Member - NRA Certified RSO - USN Veteran
I collect Military Arms and enjoy shooting in local matches. I also collect older Lever Actions, especially those chambered in odd/old cartridges. If you have a nice old Winchester or Marlin in 25-20, 32-40, 38-55, 40-60, 45-70, etc etc, please PM me and we can work out a deal.
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I looked down the barrel and it looks clean inside. I think it looks fineXD40, Mosin Nagant 91/30, Saiga 762x39, Saiga 12, Stag model 2,vaquero bisley,GSG-522,NPM M1 carbine, romanian psl,Kimber custom 2,norinco sks,ruger 10/22,MPA mini defender 9mm,GSG 1911,Glock 19,Marlin 336,LWRC M6 SPRComment
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