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[lazarus]

A ‘43 inland carbine and a Han Solo special, nice!

 

[Oldcarjunkie]

A ‘43 ibsoand carbine and a Han Solo special, nice!

Yup, just waiting for a spring kit from wolf springs now. I hear i should change them out before shooting. Unfortunately i ordered them a few days ago and today i got a email saying its back-ordered. go figure

 

[Melnic]

Nice RED 9!

 

[Oldcarjunkie]

Nice RED 9!

Thanks man. I hope it shoots as good as it looks. I took it all apart the other day , all matches except for the disconnector

 

[lazarus]

Yup, just waiting for a spring kit from wolf springs now. I hear i should change them out before shooting. Unfortunately i ordered them a few days ago and today i got a email saying its back-ordered. go figure

Springs on the carbine, or the c96? On the carbine a caution, some people have had issues with the Wolff extra power recoil spring. Probably from a worn gas system. Mine runs like a champ with only magazine issues (none withgood mags), but I did get a new recoil spring for it, but from Fulton Armory, GI spec spring. I figure mine is likely original to my 1942 carbine, so replacing it may reduce wear a little on the bolt and receiver from a possibly worn out spring.

I wanted to stay away from an extra power one.

 

[Oldcarjunkie]

Springs on the carbine, or the c96? On the carbine a caution, some people have had issues with the Wolff extra power recoil spring. Probably from a worn gas system. Mine runs like a champ with only magazine issues (none withgood mags), but I did get a new recoil spring for it, but from Fulton Armory, GI spec spring. I figure mine is likely original to my 1942 carbine, so replacing it may reduce wear a little on the bolt and receiver from a possibly worn out spring.

I wanted to stay away from an extra power one.

Springs are for the c96, I already shot the carbine while still in Tennessee. It runs like a champ.

 

[Red1917]

Really nice Red 9. Just curious around what serial range is it? Does it have the eagle stamp on the front of the magazine box? Come with a holster/stock?

I waited a few months for a spring kit for mine on backorder, and also replaced the bolt stop (keeping the original safe of course) which is probably unnecessary if you dont plan to shoot it a whole lot, but supposedly one of the first parts to break on these. With the new springs mine runs flawlessly so I would expect the same of that one.

Enjoy it!

 

[Red1917]

Really nice Red 9. Just curious around what serial range is it? Does it have the eagle stamp on the front of the magazine box? Come with a holster/stock?

I waited a few months for a spring kit for mine on backorder, and also replaced the bolt stop (keeping the original safe of course) which is probably unnecessary if you dont plan to shoot it a whole lot, but supposedly one of the first parts to break on these. With the new springs mine runs flawlessly so I would expect the same of that one.

Enjoy it!

 

[Oldcarjunkie]

Really nice Red 9. Just curious around what serial range is it? Does it have the eagle stamp on the front of the magazine box? Come with a holster/stock?

I waited a few months for a spring kit for mine on backorder, and also replaced the bolt stop (keeping the original safe of course) which is probably unnecessary if you dont plan to shoot it a whole lot, but supposedly one of the first parts to break on these. With the new springs mine runs flawlessly so I would expect the same of that one.

Enjoy it!

It's in the 81k serial range, it does have what I believe is a Prussian eagle? On the front of the magazine box. It has a fire blue safety lever, and 500 meter rear sight instead of the 1000. Not sure exactly why the disconnector was changed out but from what I seen that the only number that was different. Also you may notice in my picture but the button and spring are missing for the rear sight. Was that something that was numbered? I didn't realize it till after I bought it.. also they had no holster or stock for it

 

[Red1917]

It's in the 81k serial range, it does have what I believe is a Prussian eagle? On the front of the magazine box. It has a fire blue safety lever, and 500 meter rear sight instead of the 1000. Not sure exactly why the disconnector was changed out but from what I seen that the only number that was different. Also you may notice in my picture but the button and spring are missing for the rear sight. Was that something that was numbered? I didn't realize it till after I bought it

Nice, all looks legit to me, mine is in the 94k range so not too far apart. Yeah that is a prussian eagle on the magazine. Interesting about the disconnector, but I wouldnt say its a huge detractor. The rear sight button and spring I dont believe are numbered so it should be relatively easy to get replacements.

When you do take it apart to replace the springs, be VERY careful that the rocker coupling is installed correctly. It can be installed backwards and the the gun reassembled, and it will completely seize up and you cant get it back apart without drilling into the frame and basically destroying some parts. Just an FYI. Would love to see a range report once you get it shooting.

 

[Oldcarjunkie]

Nice, all looks legit to me, mine is in the 94k range so not too far apart. Yeah that is a prussian eagle on the magazine. Interesting about the disconnector, but I wouldnt say its a huge detractor. The rear sight button and spring I dont believe are numbered so it should be relatively easy to get replacements.

When you do take it apart to replace the springs, be VERY careful that the rocker coupling is installed correctly. It can be installed backwards and the the gun reassembled, and it will completely seize up and you cant get it back apart without drilling into the frame and basically destroying some parts. Just an FYI. Would love to see a range report once you get it shooting.

That would be a Bad Bad day. Thank you very much for the info, i might be hitting you up for any questions when the spring kit finally comes in.

 

[Red1917]

That would be a Bad Bad day. Thank you very much for the info, i might be hitting you up for any questions when the spring kit finally comes in.

Sure thing, would be happy to help. Congrats again on the pickup theyre awesome pistols

 

[Oldcarjunkie]

Sure thing, would be happy to help. Congrats again on the pickup theyre awesome pistols

Thank you Red1917, Its folks like you that are willing to help out other members and keep them from the pitfalls that make this a great group.

 

[buellsfurn]

Thank you Red1917, Its folks like you that are willing to help out other members and keep them from the pitfalls that make this a great group.

diddo very cool heads up red 1917

 

[Red1917]

Thank you Red1917, Its folks like you that are willing to help out other members and keep them from the pitfalls that make this a great group.

I've learned a bunch here myself so just glad to contribute!

 

[Oldcarjunkie]

I've learned a bunch here myself so just glad to contribute!

Right on !

 

[Wongler]

My LGS got in a Remington Rand 1911A1 on consignment from a lady that tried to take it to the local police to destroy. Lucky for me the officers told her it's actually collectable and she could get some money for it. No magazine, but that's okay.

 

[somd_mustangs]

Lawsy, would have been a shame to destroy that one!
Looks nice. Remington Rand frame too based on the "NO" in front of S/N.

 

[somd_mustangs]

Lawsy, would have been a shame to destroy that one!
Looks nice. Remington Rand frame too based on the "NO" in front of S/N.

<edit>heh, heh, felt so strongly I had to post twice.... knew it was gonna double-post on me, had that weird delay thing after hitting the submit button....

 

[Oldcarjunkie]

My LGS got in a Remington Rand 1911A1 on consignment from a lady that tried to take it to the local police to destroy. Lucky for me the officers told her it's actually collectable and she could get some money for it. No magazine, but that's okay.

Nice score !