I got my m1 Carbine today!! here it is!

[xxleafybugxx]

I don't believe the seller lied intentionally to increase value. I believe he was uninformed. (when I asked him his opinion on shooting steel cased ammo, he said there isn't any around and no steel cased current production that he's aware of)

 

[xxleafybugxx]

But issued or not, my main concerns were the import stamp (which it doesn't have), the condition of the rifle overall (superb), and the condition of the bore (excellent)

 

[xxleafybugxx]

The only flaw I've found from this rifle is that i can tell the rifling in the crown is a little worn down. It doesnt seem to be as prominent as further down the barrel. Should this be a concern?

 

[xxleafybugxx]

Any input on whether the bore condition should be of worry?

 

[carbine85]

The only flaw I've found from this rifle is that i can tell the rifling in the crown is a little worn down. It doesnt seem to be as prominent as further down the barrel. Should this be a concern?

Need to see pictures to answer this.
The M1 isn't a tack driver. A damaged crown will hurt accuracy.

 

[xxxleafybugxxx]

Here is a test I did with a 30-06. Granted it wasn't the usgi ball round that people us, it was remington core lokt... the end of the barrel measure 1/8" to the brass