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SMAOPN
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Posted: Feb 16 2016 at 9:49pm |
I'm looking at a Carbine on the CMP auction site. There is a small crack in the wood stock, between the trigger housing and the recoil plate nut. There is a picture of a similar crack on the US carbine cal 30 site. But, I'm not sure of the significance or implications of such a flaw. Would this be a problem for shooting the rifle? Is it repairable?
Thank you!
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New2brass
Moderator Group Dan Pinto, Photo Editor Joined: Nov 29 2015 Location: CT Status: Offline Points: 4627 |
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If you pm which one i can check it out. I think bottom is less critical but it is subjective based on extent.
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SMAOPN
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On the CMP auction,
http://cmp1.zenfolio.com/p128238121/h67fdc947#h67fdc947 picture no. 6: A similar defect is shown on the bottom of this page: http://www.uscarbinecal30.com/stocks.html But, there is no discussion of the significance of this. Just wondering if I should steer clear of a gun like this, since I'm new to collecting these. Thanks a lot! |
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m1a1fan
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Would be good to get a look inside and see the "severity" of the crack to determine what to do if anything. Also depends on if you are going to shoot it or not. Looks like the crack spreads out from the other side of the recoil plate nut. Would imagine if going to shoot it, should repair it. Don't want it to spread.
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New2brass
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+1 on what m1a1fan says.
If it is an issue the CMP usually makes good. The picture on our stock pages actually shows more of a chip that is typical when someone trys removing an escusion (nut) from stock. It typically breaks a 1/16 or so chip. It usually glued back and not a shooter issue, just collectability. |
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Charles
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Another possibility, cracks radiating out from the recoil nut and screw could be the result of the stock drying out and shrinking.
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Charles
Co B 1st Batl.115 Inf. Reg. 29th. Divi. 4.2 Heavy Mortar Co Retired Life member NRA |
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I've seen so much damage over the years in that area from tight wads driving the escutcheon nut out just so they can grab a couple of extra bucks selling it. It's a shame to say that nothing surprises me as to the lengths people will go to squeeze blood out of a turnip on these guns.
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M1Dude
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Stock looks like it has been sanded and stained.
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m1a1fan
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Charles brings up a good point. Maybe not the case here, but if the stock is dry, keep it oiled to prevent cracks developing or getting worse. |
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