M1 Carbine Barrel Replacement

[dbgunner]

I have an Inland M1 carbine that has a poor bore. All looks good except the last couple inches, which is pitted/dark/worn. Weird thing is that it goes from good to bad in a distinct ring around the bore about 1 1/2" to 2" down. The crown does not look sharp. Can I have the barrel counterbored? It is not very accurate. Had a hard time hitting paper at 50 yds. I could try one of the do-it-yourself recrowning and see if that improves accuracy. I was looking at a new criterion barrel. Are there any smiths in Denver area that have the tools and expertise to either counterbore or replace barrel/headspace? Would prefer to keep the existing USGI barrel. Thanks.

[Great-Kazoo]

You not up on the industry section? Bert / BPtactical.

[BPTactical]

Hi!
I know somebody[pick-me]

Pretty common for an old warhorse to have a fubar muzzle/crown, they were rode hard and put away wet.
The ring you mentioned concerns me, it makes me wonder if the weapon was ever fired with an obstruction in the muzzle. The only way to be sure is to gauge the barrel, which I can do. If it is ringed however replacement is your best bet.

Check your PM's.....





Thanks for the props Panhead Billy!

[Great-Kazoo]

Hi!
I know somebody[pick-me]

Pretty common for an old warhorse to have a fubar muzzle/crown, they were rode hard and put away wet.
The ring you mentioned concerns me, it makes me wonder if the weapon was ever fired with an obstruction in the muzzle. The only way to be sure is to gauge the barrel, which I can do. If it is ringed however replacement is your best bet.

Check your PM's.....





Thanks for the props Panhead Billy!


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