m1 carbine parts

[greyling]

I was recently given a box of m1 carbine parts including a barrel, bolt assembly and some other bits I coudn't identify offhand, but all were in primo condition. Is it worth trying to build a second carbine out of them, or would I be better off keeping them for spare parts? I don't really need it to be a military replica with all matching parts and numbers, I already have one of those. I just want a shooting rifle I can take out and enjoy without worrying about damaging history. where can I find a receiver? it can be a replica for all I care, as long as it works.

[Blackhawk44]

Stay tuned since the CMP is preparing to release 30,000 carbines just returned from our Lend-Lease program.  Currently they are sorting and grading.  I would imagine that some will be stripped for sale of the receiver.  Keep checking online at the CMP site for the latest.

[greyling]

CMP?

[JoeG52]

Civilian Marksmanship Program (used to be called the DCM)

http://www.odcmp.com/

[greyling]

well, if a carbine receiver costs what a garand receiver does, coupled with what fulton arms is charging for parts makes my little project gun rather pricey. bummer. I was really hoping for a 200 dollar gun, it look slike it would be at least twice that.