Ivan, was working off memory on how many I loaded into mag. Just loaded 10 into mag and an 11th round is only 1/2" away from loading. This is the carbine 16" barrel rifle and I bought it used, however the guy I bought it from said it had never been fired and there was no evidence of powder residue in gun, so I tend to believe him.

Wonder if I could do your mod to get the 11th to fit? would be getting closer to "The Rifleman" (I know sound was dubbed and will never get to that level)

Interesting story, my Alma Mater Texas A&M, the baseball team, plays the rifleman opening clip every time the pitcher strikes out an opposing hitter.