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palmettopilot
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New2brass
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as you point out your barrel is too early. your receiver would have been one of the first ones on June 14, 1943 to have had the serial number applied. Send the L sight back to George An L marked front sight may be correct for the barrel but not correct for the receiver.
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palmettopilot
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Oh man, definitely a bummer. That's the only thing I ordered from them. I'll post some more pictures of it in natural light.
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W5USMC
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You are aware of the fact that Riverbank is notorious for selling reproduction parts right?
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Wayne
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ncin1911
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@palmettopilot Sorry to bring the bad news but RB sells fake parts.
Here is one of many discussions. http://www.uscarbinecal30.com/forum/ebay-seller-legit_topic4593.html |
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palmettopilot
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I have no reason to believe the Lyman manufactured Winchester front sight is fake. It was packed with cosmoline. I purchased that particular piece from Riverbank Armory because from my research it's correct for the barrel.
Mine will be the same way but I always wanted a Winchester. I was lucky to get the parts I did. The barrel is early for the receiver and the stock is not an I cut high wood, but it is Winchester and it's what I was able to find. I'm taking it to my armorer to have the barrel put on and receiver and headspace checked next week sometime. All parts are ordered and on the way. I'm about $1700 in so far, plus what the gunsmith will charge me.
Other than the front sight which i got from a retailer. it was a lot easier to get the parts than I thought. The guy who sold me the receiver had some extra WRA parts, he introduced me to another collector friend of his who has some parts, it went on like that until I had all my parts. The community has been a great help. I'm very appreciative. I did a 1903 build from a receiver which was really cool to do. This has been fun so far and I hope to have it functional by next week!
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Bigheavy31
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Nice collection so far- have most of the expensive parts in hand- not an easy thing in today’s carbine market. I haven’t built one up from a receiver yet- looking to hear about your experience.
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ncin1911
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Been there, done that; as they say.
Dad always wanted a Winchester, so I built him one, starting from a 572xxxx receiver out about a year ago. NOS late barrel assy acquired from fellow member. Local GS did the chamber finish ream/headspacing. Not all correct for serial, with late barrel and long channel stock but he is proud of it and that is all that matters to me. It was fun but not a cheap endeavor. |
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painter777
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Looks like a really good start. Needing a barrel band and a few small things.
Noticed the L marked Frt sight, not sure if it's real but what's up with the color? Has it been painted ? I hope it all comes together easy and fills your need. Congrats, Charlie-P777
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palmettopilot
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Ok guys here is what I'm working with so far! Let me know what you think!
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Donnie
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Graig, welcome to the forum. Show us some photos of your carbine and join the party.
I'm retired USN and in the 70's flew in Sikorsky H-3s. In the late 90's I lived north of Fort Bragg and frequently visited the Commissary and Exchange there. I miss the sandhills of NC. On second thought, no.
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Matt_X
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" If I were a betting man, I’ll bet you grab-up another functional
carbine (or two, or three) to shoot/enjoy while you’re taking the time
to locate and purchase just the right parts for that early WRA." I don't know about betting, but seems like good advice. Nothing like having a working one in your hands, and get familiar with the parts and variations. I found filling out the data sheet was very helpful learning experience. Re: Tank Destroyers - Former owner of my house and close neighbor was in the 601 - North Africa, Italy, Europe.
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palmettopilot
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Mine was C Co 771st Tank Destroyer BN! Very cool!
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Horrible_Aim
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Welcome. My grandfather was in the 805th Tank Destroyers, also what got me into carbines!
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sling00
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Here's a start for reference material if you don't have it:
https://www.tngun.com/wp-content/uploads/TM-9-1276-Carbines-Caliber-30-M1M1A1M2-M3.pdf?06fa68&06fa68 Also I like "The U.S. .30 Caliber Gas Operated Carbines: A Shop Manual" by Jerry Kuhnhausen. I'm sure some others with more "gunsmithing" experience will make some suggestions. Midway and Amazon have it. Looking forward to seeing your progress.
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SSNPingjockey
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Welcome from western NC! If I were a betting man, I’ll bet you grab-up another functional carbine (or two, or three) to shoot/enjoy while you’re taking the time to locate and purchase just the right parts for that early WRA.
I have an early Underwood “receiver only” with original already in-place rear flip sight that I bought to build 3 carbines ago. Always on the hunt for the right parts for it. Good earlier parts take patience to obtain, but it is a labor of love. Is it true what they say about helicopters? They don’t actually fly....they just beat the air into submission! Take care and God bless Chad
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palmettopilot
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I certainly will. I'll get everything I have so far and get it together. I'll post it in the general section in a few days.
Hindsight I probably should have just shelled out the money for a complete carbine but, I didn't and i like the challenge. I don't know anything about carbines, except that I've always wanted on and my grandfather carried one. I have since learned WRA parts are expensive. Oh well, I'm in it now!
Thank you! I will certainly keep an eye out for reproduction parts.
Thank you!
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W5USMC
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Welcome to the forum Chief!
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Wayne
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painter777
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Welcome Craig,
I'd also like to Thank you for your service. Good luck on your build. Beware of Repro parts. Reach out and get opinions before buying. Consider listing WTB's here. There is no such thing as a Silly question. To a Great 2021 Charlie-Painter777
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sling00
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Hey Craig,
First let me say thank you for your service and now a hearty welcome to the forum. Like others have said, looking forward to seeing some pics. I have not attempted to build a carbine from the receiver up but I'm sure some on here have. I've heard that parts can run up the cost when piecing one together. Have you considered getting a "corrected", ready to go carbine? Either way, there are great folks on this forum to help with your endeavor.
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