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   I just joined today and wanted to introduce myself. I live in Virginia. I have been collecting C&R rifles since the mid-90’s, mostly non-US rifles. I have some purchases from the CMP over the years but I did not buy a M1 carbine when they last had any. So this past year I purchased one of the Ethiopian import carbines just so I would have one example. I wasn’t looking for a valuable collector rifle. Instead I wanted something that I could shoot and not worry about diminishing its value. I received an Inland, s/n 5,275,xxx. It’s a rebuild and in pretty nice condition. I don’t think it was used since the rebuild. I only see what looks like storage marks on the stock. The metal finish looks to be original but mostly intact, some finish wear but not much. I’m sure I will have a few questions as I start to disassemble the rifle and try to identify the parts manufacturers. I have the “U.S. M1 Carbines, Wartime Production” book by Craig Riesch that I will use as my reference. However, I’m sure I will have a few questions though.
I look forward to participating in the forum.

Regards,
Jeff

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Quibbley Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Recruit Joined: Jan 28 2021 Location: Danville, VA Status: Offline Points: 10	Post Options Post Reply Quote Quibbley Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: New Guy... Posted: Jan 28 2021 at 6:53pm
	I just joined today and wanted to introduce myself. I live in Virginia. I have been collecting C&R rifles since the mid-90’s, mostly non-US rifles. I have some purchases from the CMP over the years but I did not buy a M1 carbine when they last had any. So this past year I purchased one of the Ethiopian import carbines just so I would have one example. I wasn’t looking for a valuable collector rifle. Instead I wanted something that I could shoot and not worry about diminishing its value. I received an Inland, s/n 5,275,xxx. It’s a rebuild and in pretty nice condition. I don’t think it was used since the rebuild. I only see what looks like storage marks on the stock. The metal finish looks to be original but mostly intact, some finish wear but not much. I’m sure I will have a few questions as I start to disassemble the rifle and try to identify the parts manufacturers. I have the “U.S. M1 Carbines, Wartime Production” book by Craig Riesch that I will use as my reference. However, I’m sure I will have a few questions though. I look forward to participating in the forum. Regards, Jeff
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W5USMC Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Joined: Apr 29 2017 Location: Missouri Status: Offline Points: 2959	Post Options Post Reply Quote W5USMC Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Jan 28 2021 at 7:07pm
	Welcome to the forum.
	Wayne USMC Retired NRA Life Member

jackp1028 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Hard Corps Joined: Jan 01 2016 Location: Cloudcroft, NM Status: Offline Points: 1276	Post Options Post Reply Quote jackp1028 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Jan 28 2021 at 7:17pm
	Hi and welcome to the forum from New Mexico! Congratulations on the purchase of your first carbine. I predict more to come. I hope you are able to share some pictures with us.
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New2brass Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Dan Pinto, Photo Editor Joined: Nov 29 2015 Location: CT Status: Offline Points: 4657	Post Options Post Reply Quote New2brass Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Jan 28 2021 at 7:48pm
	Some how to videos should you need them. Some for take down and assembly and some new ones on filling out a data sheet http://www.uscarbinecal30.com/forum/how-to-videos-and-links_topic1084.html
	Club Survey Saginaw Receivers

Quibbley Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Recruit Joined: Jan 28 2021 Location: Danville, VA Status: Offline Points: 10	Post Options Post Reply Quote Quibbley Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Jan 28 2021 at 8:27pm
	Thanks New2brass. I will check out the videos and work on completing the data sheet. Below is a pic of the rifle. It's a RRA rebuild with bayonet lug and updated rear sight assembly and safety. It came with a Rockola magazine. The barrel is marked: Inland Mfg. Div. General Motors 6-44
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Donnie Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List On Point Joined: May 31 2018 Location: Newburgh, IN Status: Offline Points: 336	Post Options Post Reply Quote Donnie Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Feb 06 2021 at 7:50pm
	Jeff, welcome to the party. I see you are from Danville. Thats a cool town. My daughter lives there. i love going to the tank museum. That's a hidden gem. Enjoy the fun of carbine ownership.

Beezer Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List On Point Joined: May 21 2020 Location: Cleveland OH Status: Offline Points: 171	Post Options Post Reply Quote Beezer Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Feb 06 2021 at 8:19pm
	Welcome! I too purchased from RTI about 9 months ago. I got a nice 10/43 Underwood with a near mint barrel. It is quite possibly my favorite firearm to shoot. If you have any questions, feel free to post them, the old guys on here are like encyclopedias.

MeLade Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Recruit Joined: Jan 11 2021 Location: MI Status: Offline Points: 16	Post Options Post Reply Quote MeLade Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Feb 07 2021 at 12:07am
	Congrats on your very nice M1 Carbine. I am also a new and first time owner of an Ethiopia Carbine. Mine is a base price Winchester. I found a Winchester stock and thought about putting my Winchester receiver in it. But it does not feel as nice as the pot-belly stock that it came with. The top part of the stock rattles a little after tightening the barrel band. Happy, Safe shooting

Quibbley Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Recruit Joined: Jan 28 2021 Location: Danville, VA Status: Offline Points: 10	Post Options Post Reply Quote Quibbley Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Feb 07 2021 at 2:26am
	Donnie - Small world. I agree, the Tank Museum here in Danville is awesome. I especially like the WWII German tanks. The small arms collection is pretty nice too. They have some rare and cool stuff there. Beezer/MeLade - Thanks. I’m still working on my data sheet. I’m almost finished. I’m waiting for my bolt disassembly tool to arrive. My top handguard is pretty loose too. Either the barrel band screw or the threads on the barrel band are stripped on my rifle. I cannot get the screw to tighten. I’ll have to research how to repair this.
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