M1 Carbine (?) Parts Identification?

[BillTell]

Recently I got a box of stuff at auction. Included in the box were a group of parts, several oiler kits, and some tools. I don't own an M1, and am not familiar with it's internals. I do see there are many variants. Can you all help me with identifying these parts? The only thing I'm sure about is that there is a trigger guard and a slide. (seem to be black parkerized) I don't know what these variants are called (type 111, type 6, etc.) and if any of the markings or lack thereof are significant towards identification. I have no clue as to what the part with the offset rotating pin in the middle is... couldn't find it in any schematic. Or if it even goes to an M1. Also, is this oiler kit specific to an M1? Or another weapon? Any help is appreciated. Thanks much in advance.

 

[BillTell]

Also, what the heck are these?

 

[Speedo66]

Definitely some M-1/M-2 Carbine parts there.

The long thin piece with the swiveling piece coming off it is a M-2 disconnector lever. The trigger housing and operating slide also appear to be M-1 or M-2. The oiler appears to be the one that rides in a Carbine stock.

No idea what the plates are from, maybe jigs for some sort of a conversion.

 

[natman]

The plates fold up to make the receiver for some sort of sub-gun.

 

[dh1633pm]

M1 Carbine Slide (PIC 2) and Trigger Housing (PIC3).

 

[AlexanderA]

The plates fold up to make the receiver for some sort of sub-gun.

Those are for a Cobray-branded MAC 10 or 11.

 

[BillTell]

 

[NIGHTLORD40K]

The "oiler" is a Commbloc butt-trap tool kit for an AK or SKS and gos with the cleaning rod. The thing that looks like a thread cutter is a broken shell extractor and the little multitool is for takedown and sight adjustment.

 

[NIGHTLORD40K]

Definitely some M-1/M-2 Carbine parts there.

The long thin piece with the swiveling piece coming off it is a M-2 disconnector lever. The trigger housing and operating slide also appear to be M-1 or M-2. The oiler appears to be the one that rides in a Carbine stock.

No idea what the plates are from, maybe jigs for some sort of a conversion.

Yep disconnector/selector lever and -IIRC- contraband as it's considered part of the M2 full-auto assembly......

It appears that the trigger housing is machined for a "9" spring, which would make it an M2 part as well, but, strangely, if I remember correctly, those are not verboten, whereas the selector switch, lever, and spring are.

You may want to post these in the NFA section and/or contact ATF for instructions.

 

[NIGHTLORD40K]

Also, what the heck are these?View attachment 1074983 View attachment 1074984 View attachment 1074985

Uh, ya, those Cobray receivers are clearly marked "FULL/ SEMI" on the side, and are probably NFA items as well.

If they are registered and transferrable, they may be worth a small fortune. If not, may be contraband too. I don't know how they could be registered without serial numbers (not that I can discern anyway) though. Definitely want to contact an NFA expert on those!

 

[BillTell]

thanks. I'm quite surprised, as they were obtained through an auction house. They usually catch anything that's not all legit. Usually mags more than 10 rds. I'll have to get some pro advice. thanks again.

 

[JRD]

The Cobray flats are non-firearms and need to be bent and welded to be turned into receivers. They were basically precursors to the 80% home built craze of modern times way back in the 1980’s.
I don’t think they are worth much, but I may be wrong.

 

[BillTell]

I saw them new online for $61 ea., but I still have to find out what's legal and what I shouldn't have gotten in this box. There's the possibility that they actually went through it, and even though the parts are there, they may be legal to own, just not put together in a firearm. I will start with consulting my local FFL.

 

[BillTell]

So a quick call to my gunshop said the Cobray flats are just pieces of steel. Nothing illegal about them. Were I to bend them, weld them, they could become a lower receiver, but right now are just flat pieces of steel, no matter what is written on them. They said the other parts are just "parts", and as long as they are not installed in a weapon, together, are just "parts". He said I'm good to go. If you want to see more of them, I'll be selling them on a non-firearms auction site. Oh boy. (sounds like....)