M1 Carbine problem

Posted: 2/15/2006 12:56:00 PM EDT

I bought a Winchester carbine M1 12-42 born on date, really nice looking, all the marks,
and a reblued barrel. thought I got a good deal. Until I went to the range.
After the first 15 rds the bolt started hanging up. Take it home and after taking it apart I
find a crack in the reciever where it had been welded.
Its going back to the gun store tomorrow.

Posted: 2/15/2006 3:01:02 PM EDT

[#1]

Damn.. that sucks.. I hope it is a quick return of your $$$

Posted: 2/15/2006 5:22:40 PM EDT

[#2]

Thanks Longbolt, me too.

Posted: 2/15/2006 9:56:07 PM EDT

[#3]

I would be sooo pissed!!!

So where is the crack at exactly??

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Posted: 2/16/2006 5:47:39 AM EDT

[#4]

Man somebody took a torch cut receiver and welded it up .

Sucks I have heard there are some of these floating around.

Hopefully shop gives you your money back .

Posted: 2/16/2006 1:23:28 PM EDT

[#5]

Just got back from the gun shop. I got my money back, no problem. I would rather have a
good rifle. The search continues.
The crack was where the locking lug sets, on the operating rod side. You couldnt see any
weld unless it was field stripped. It didnt explode but the receiver was sprung, causing the
bolt to hang.
I'll try to find one at Knob Creek.

Posted: 2/16/2006 2:19:30 PM EDT

[#6]

glad you got your money back...

Posted: 2/17/2006 8:52:47 AM EDT

[#7]

Glad you got your money back and weren't injured.

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