M1 Carbine Issues

[davekeller]

Hey guys,

I have a Saginaw M1 Carbine that my father gave me and I've fired it a lot a few years back and I stopped once I saw a crack on the flat bolt. I've also tried to chamber a round and it gets hung up and won't properly chamber a round. Also, if I place a round just in the breach, it doesn't look like the bolt seats flush.

Here's the only photo I have at the moment and I was wondering if you guys may have some advice for me.

 

[Landy]

If you are in or around the Summerville area. Bring it by East Coast Guns and let Dale the gunsmith take a look. He's worked a few of these..

 

[Halfcocked]

I'm guessing that the extractor is in a bind (because of the crack) and not moving over the rim of the case. Looks like you need a new bolt,which isn't a problem,however head spacing may be. That would require the removal of the barrel and some specialized tools. E-mail me at [email protected] or bring it by the shop and I'll make some phone calls.