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Ignition Override · August 15, 2013, 02:32 AM

Regrettably, the imitaion M-1 Carbine by Auto Ordnance. Treated gently, never dropped etc, but after approx. 200 rds., the bolt felt a bit stiff and trying to loosen it, it was suddenly jammed rock solid.

Being brand-new (in October '07), it received a free factory repair, but I was so turned off that this had happened to a new gun, I sold it at a serious loss. That was my very First gun purchase, and age 52.

The second semi-auto was a '90 vintage Mini 14. That well-used Mini was more reliable than my Yugo Mauser and six Enfield bolt-action guns.
Only sold the Mini because of lousy factory sights, and having discovered Enfield "Jungle Carbines"

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August 15, 2013, 02:32 AM	#86
Ignition Override Senior Member Join Date: February 18, 2008 Location: About 20 nm from the Big Muddy Posts: 2,887	Regrettably, the imitaion M-1 Carbine by Auto Ordnance. Treated gently, never dropped etc, but after approx. 200 rds., the bolt felt a bit stiff and trying to loosen it, it was suddenly jammed rock solid. Being brand-new (in October '07), it received a free factory repair, but I was so turned off that this had happened to a new gun, I sold it at a serious loss. That was my very First gun purchase, and age 52. The second semi-auto was a '90 vintage Mini 14. That well-used Mini was more reliable than my Yugo Mauser and six Enfield bolt-action guns. Only sold the Mini because of lousy factory sights, and having discovered Enfield "Jungle Carbines".