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Raw Linseed Oil to clean.
Raw Linseed Oil to protect
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Roger That!  I will give it a Honest shot before I go to "Drastic" measures (Big Smile)

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Originally posted by New2brass New2brass wrote:

Raw Linseed Oil to clean.
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Sir, I wish to personally Thank You for the suggestion.

After 3 hours of a "Green" "Scotch-Brite" pad and RLO it looks exactly as I wanted it to look.
It is Light Enough to know it is Birch but still dark enough to know it saw plenty of action during WWII.
The Receiver has been cleaned so many times that I would say about 45-50% is "In the White"

I just wish my IBM AO had not been covered in bright shinney lacquer and this option had been available to me.

Again, Thank You so VERY Much!

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Next Question:  Is there any way for an individual to submit their carbine to CMP and be awarded a Certificate of Authenticity?  If so, what is the procedure?

I'm pretty sure the answer is going to be a Big Resounding NO.  However, as life has taught me: They can't tell you NO unless you ask. (Big Smile)
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I know that you can ask the CMP if a carbine was ever sold by them and for a fee they will tell you. I have read that they will not re-issue certificates. Don't think that they would "award" a certificate on any item that they did not originally sell. 
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That's pretty much what I thought.  Quite Frankly I didn't think there would be but, had to ask. (Big Grin)

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Next Question from the new guy.

Which GO, No-Go gauges have you found to be the most reliable?

I have 2 complete sets, a Forster Products and a Clymer.
Each set is New and in Perfect Condition.

Reason for asking:
My new IBM Carbine w/AOB Flat Bolt
Passes the "Go Test" with each respective Go Gauge.
Fails the "No-Go Test" with the Forster
Passes the "No-Go Test" with the Clymer

Opinions and suggestions please.

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Chief, are you sure it Fails (closes on the gauge) the "No-Go Test" with the Forster and Passes (does not close on the gauge) the "No-Go Test" with the Clymer? Reason I ask is that the Forster No-Go (1.296) is a bit longer than both the USGI and Clymer No-Go's (1.295) would think your outcome would have been opposite of what you stated. See below link for more thoughts on headspace gauges.
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 Yes Sir I’m positive. Both sets are properly labeled as to 30 Carbine. 

With stripped bolt, barrel and receiver out of the stock. I point barrel toward floor and carefully insert gauge until it’s started. Then rotate to level on horizontal. Very gently with one finger I lightly seat in chamber. With one finger I slide bolt forward and very lightly place the lightest pressure to attempt to seat bolt lug into battery. With the forester it will completely into battery. With the Clymer the bolt will go forward but the Lug will stop approx 1/2 way down before it stops, not going into full batter mode  

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A good reason not to completely trust gauges. The gauge only gives you a general idea of the condition of an action anyway, then one must decide who’s gauge is correct. Flip a coin? No telling how many barrels or bolts are changed due to a gauge-reading trying to achieve perfection, when it’s not necessary. Measure the head space using one of several techniques and forget the gauges. No two gauges can render the same results.

Field gauges among manufacturers can range in length from 1.299 to 1.302 based on what users say they have measured. A action can fail on one and pass on another. Who’s gauge does one believe to be correct?
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I’m not really worried about perfection.  Don’t get me wrong i would like as good as I can get, however, I live in the real world and know it isn’t going to happen. (Big Smile). Safety for me and whoever may fire it is my major concern.

I will be carrying both over to my gunsmith soon as his safe is empty enough to take them. He is going to do a safety check on both and also validate my Data Sheets before I submit them. 
That will identify what fake parts, if any, are on/in them. I can then replace them with USGI. 

Thanks !!!  Mean That !!!
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Hello everyone, I'm here with another question and quite frankly I have NO idea what the answer is or should be.

 I have a Gun Show coming up this weekend (Oct 15th and 16th) in Virginia Beach.  The vendor that sold me my first IBM Carbine (Blondie) will be there.  He is bringing another IBM for me to look at along with a few parts (AOB Flat Bolt, BOB Sear, and a couple of firing pins).  He and I have struck a friendship and I trust him as to what he has to offer (as much as you can trust any vendor at a gun show).  I realize he is in to make as much profit as possible, that is his business.  My job is to buy it for as little money as he will take.

 However, he is from Florida and got hit with the past storm and is trying to put dollars back together.  during his "Clean Up" he found a wooden crate he had stored in his warehouse that is supposedly "Unmolested" and is bringing it up for my examination and possible purchase.  My problem is I have NO Idea how much it is worth or what I should Offer/Pay/Buy it for.

 The wooden crate is filled with 100, IBM Factory Magazines, still in the wrapper.  It was not exposed to any water damage in the storm.  It is supposed to have the factory certification/inventory sheet still inside.  I know it is worth a bunch and I know the going rate of new single original factory Mags can be worth $100 or more.  How much would an “Unmolested” NOS IBM Mags be worth?

 How much is it worth? What should I offer?  What would be max is should pay?

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Get pics of the crate. There were cardboard boxes that held 100 magazines. The only crate I have seen holds 3 cardboard boxes of 100.

Does not mean they did not make a crate for 100 mags.
I have not seen a IBM magazine new in wrap sell for anywhere near $100, but I have not been watching closely.
Price is dependent on the marking. If it is a case of uncommon markings then maybe.

If you were planning on reselling keep in mind that the auction sites take a cut and you may want to consider that with your offer.
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Thank you Sir,
When I get there on Saturday morning I will take some pics and try to post from my phone, not sure how that will work trying to resized them down but will give it a try.
I just hope he dosen't want an arm and leg as payment (big smile).
Will let you know how it goes and what was available at the show when I get home.

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Obviously a lot of historical interest.
As far as value for use goes, the wrappers may give some clue to condition.
Although as I found sometimes the paper ones look worse but protected better than the cellophane.  Whether that relates to the wrapping material or how well it was coated with cosmoline, I don't know. 
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Hello, I have a question concerning the marking on a few manufacturers front sight. On the outside of the left wing is a number. I am fairly sure it has to do with a modification to the sight when it went through testing and zeroing in the weapon. I’m just don’t what it represents.

If someone would provide the answer to my question I would deeply appreciate it. 

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Number on the left side was used by Irwin Pedersen and Saginaw S'G' (Grand Rapids) to indicate blade height. Page down to "Front Sight Blade Height" in link below.
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