My only personal experience with the 1902 carbine came in the late 1980's when I purchased one from a widow in Yakima Washington (and sold at Reno in 1991). It was threaded at the barrel, barrel about 0.75" longer than a friend's 1902 carbine.
Did not mean to put you on the defense, Randy. But I think that was my gun, without the can. If it isn't, it certainly came from the same batch. I had hoped members of this forum would enlighten and expound upon it's history. I did not entend for them to jump on you, sorry. You may want to look closely at the right side of the receiver for evidence of a peep site placement that was removed and refinished (if it was my gun, it would be evident by looking from the back forward - a dish in the receiver with 2 bumps - the guy that removed it for me promised he could match the finish, which he did, he just didn't tell me he was dangerous with power tools). Mine had the orginal sales receipt from Coast Arms, Seattle, dated 1925. However, the sales receipt, as I recall, made reference to it being used, and did not mention the can.
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