By Larry Ruth and Scott Duff. A guide for carbine enthusiasts that presents a detailed evaluation and selection process for choosing a rifle for either shooting or collecting. Information on part changes, operation, function, troubleshooting, disassembly, assembly, cleaning, lubricating, maintenance and zeroing is included, as well as serial numbers to aid in dating the carbine. 136 Pages - Soft cover.Summary of Material: The prospective M1 Carbine owner is guided through a detailed evaluation and selection process whether seeking a carbine for shooting or collecting. Serial numbers at the end of each quarter for various manufacturers are presented to help date the carbine. Details on operation, troubleshooting, disassembly/assembly, maintenance, cleaning and zeroing are included.