Requesting Assistance to Identify Correct Bolt

I've got a correct S36 bolt. 140 plus shipping. I suspect the original broke and was taken out. Could this damage have been the result of poor reloading practices? Stretched casing? Over-pressure load?

Eight_Ring wrote: floydthecat wrote: I’m still trying to figure out just how that happened. Looks like it was purposely done with a punch from the rear, but one would need to have been there to see whatever happened at the time I suppose. I know what you are saying--I am having a hard time visualizing how the left lug could have been the leading point of the impact forces--but I don't know the carbine. Wouldn't the bolt face have galled before the lug recess? Inre: mags--unfortunately MA is a ban state, and mags must have been made before 1994, which only leaves USGI as the alternative. $60 for 2 mags isn't going to break the bank--but it would be nicer if it was for 4 mags (lol).

Your behind enemy lines, that sucks. My suggestion is J&G Sales. They have unissued USGI WWII mags if those are legal to get to you, plus "shooter" grade used USGI

https://www.jgsales.com/magazines-c-332_190_197.html

Shame you can't get the KCI mags. I've been testing 8 I got end of last year and so far have had good luck with them, I'm planning on more after I see what my Trump bucks look like and what Memorial Day sales are (I could end up with another Carbine in the stash with my Trump Bucks      )

If you understand the Garand sequence of operation, you can certainly apply that to the carbine. The bolt closes under operating spring rebound and there simply seems to be no way bolt-return on it’s on caused that. 

8Rings Pic:

I'm gonna throw out a theory here. I wonder if the barrel was slightly loose and someone used a punch on that spot to move metal to tighten up the barrel? Looks to me like that is a possibility. Just a WAG, but it would fit what I see.

You know Floyd, that goes with what I was looking at. Poor barrel fit and someone tried to correct it and Bubba'ed the job. 

Jim,

painter777 wrote: Jim, I can't see how a strike on a punch in that area could do anything as far as helping tighten a receiver to barrel. Would be different if the threads were left hand. But can't underestimate Bubba ! Gotta take in to account this one needs some major cleaning. The chamber looks really rough, much like the first post showing inside the muzzle. But if you...  Open this image in a new tab to see it magnified you'll see milling scars on the skirt. Milling marks like you often see on the finished skirts. But I also believe I'm seeing a crack or split where the skirt looks to be pulled away from the face of the chamber flat. <span style=": rgb248, 248, 252;"> </span> <span style=": rgb248, 248, 252;">Can you guys see it ?</span> <span style=": rgb248, 248, 252;">Thinking we've done all we can do without having hands on.</span> <span style=": rgb248, 248, 252;"> </span> <span style=": rgb248, 248, 252;">To the OP 8Ring,</span> <span style=": rgb248, 248, 252;">Any mention of there being a sling, oiler or magazines tucked away for it ?</span> <span style=": rgb248, 248, 252;"> </span> <span style=": rgb248, 248, 252;">Is it for sale ?</span> <span style=": rgb248, 248, 252;"> </span> <span style=": rgb248, 248, 252;"> </span> <span style=": rgb248, 248, 252;"> </span> <span style=": rgb248, 248, 252;"> </span> <span style=": rgb248, 248, 252;"> </span> <span style=": rgb248, 248, 252;">Charlie-Painter777</span>

Painter777--

Interesting insights inre the skirt. Any chance the rifle suffered an OOB?

I may recommend that they have a good smith look the carbine over, if I can find a competent smith in the Boston area.

The rifle is not currently for sale, and that isn't something I would want in play influencing people's advice currently. That all is beyond my pay grade. I just offered to help get it running again so we could go shooting together--though whether or not that can happen is in dispute. In the meantime, for me, it's a good motivation to learn about the M1 Carbine, and damn fine project for long hours of social isolation during The Plague (lol).

As for accessories, I had asked, but the old-timer couldn't recall if he still had that stuff around or where it might be if he DID have it. I had asked the nephew (who enjoys shooting, and who I am friendly with) to keep an eye peeled, and he will look around likely places in the barn, workshop, etc. It would seem to me that somebody who owns a carbine also owns cleaning supplies, magazines, ammunition--and it would likely all be in the same place, even if the exact location is forgotten--who throws that stuff away? It is probably in a box under a workbench--or in a closet--or at the family's place in Vermont. Keep an eye peeled for a workbench and bottle of Hoppes on a shelf--it probably won't be far from that.

I'll post back if anything turns up.

In the meantime, I have a WTB for headspace gauges and maybe a bolt tool, if anybody has those they'd be willing to let go of. Apart from that I'll just pay long dollar at Pacific Tool and Gauge.

With the barrel removed and the receiver placed front down, a hard strike in that location could move the metal forward just a thousandth or two. It would push the front edge of the receiver ring forward (in theory) enough to provide a bit of resistance as the barrel was turned in. I doubt that it would move enough metal to do the job, so the next try would be working on the barrel skirt. That might then result in the skirt damage we are all looking at. I think Bubba tried to tighten the barrel and made a mess of it.