M1 Carbine Coin

[KEN]

Anyone ever seen one of these before? Any idea who produced it and for what purpose? :dunno: I think its pretty cool, though I wish they had reversed sides for both images. I think it would have looked better that way. It is 1 9/16" in diameter and 1/8" thick. It has a hefty feel to it, though I'm sure its probably pot metal or something. There also appears to be a space below the eagle to maybe engrave someone's name. Well, anyway, there it is. If anyone knows anything about it, I'd sure appreciate the details. TIA

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v344/kenglewis/M1CarbineCoinbothsides.jpg

[fred_ex]

I'd like to have one, where did you get it?

[KEN]

Got it from an individual who was selling some carbine "stuff" on one of the ad boards. :clap: He really couldn't remember where he got it or anything about it. I was very happy to get it as it is the kind of thing I like, inexpensive and cool! :cool:

[jimb16]

Interesting that the carbine has a flip sight AND a bayonet lug!

[PeterH]

Bought 2 last December on e-bay for about $21.00 including shipping. He was also considering having one done for Garand, but not seen either since. Guy is: Ben Schaefer, 9380 Algoma Ave NE Rockford, MI 49341. schaeferb@msn.com
Good luck -- they are nice.
Reagards
Peter H

[Randoj]

Well now I know who got my coin!!! :banghead: I sent him an offer on it just a bit after you did but alas first come first serve, it is sweet huh.

[Buck Seibert]

I have one that I purchased on eBay. I had intentions to put it in the stock of an Iver Johnson carbine I have but decided I like both sides of the coin. So instead of hiding one side in the inlay, I can flip it over in my fingers and dwell on the stories those names around the rim stand for.

[Buck Seibert]

There is a similar coin on eBay right now. Item number: 190291525365

It's not as nice as the carbine coin.

[pdawg1911]

Anyone ever seen one of these before? Any idea who produced it and for what purpose? :dunno: I think its pretty cool, though I wish they had reversed sides for both images. I think it would have looked better that way. It is 1 9/16" in diameter and 1/8" thick. It has a hefty feel to it, though I'm sure its probably pot metal or something. There also appears to be a space below the eagle to maybe engrave someone's name. Well, anyway, there it is. If anyone knows anything about it, I'd sure appreciate the details. TIA

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v344/kenglewis/M1CarbineCoinbothsides.jpg

That guy that sold it to you was really swell .....:lol:

I still can't believe that the postal service almost destroyed and lost it for you, oh well, I'm glad it got through.

Regards,

Pat

[JimF4M1s]

I also got one last year off ebay, $10 delivered. Can't remeber the seller name, and it's too old to look up the item discriptions. I thought it was cool too.

[KEN]

$10 delivered?!! :ugh: That's it Pat, fork over the extra 5 bucks!! :madsmile:

I am very pleased with it, it is unique. :cool: Just wish the guy would have put just a little more thought into the design. Otherwise, a very nice keepsake. :thup:

[Rob W.]

Too bad they went to all that trouble and then spelled Corregidor wrong!!

[pdawg1911]

The funny thing, is that I don't even remember where I got it, or what I paid.

Now, if you really like some shiny coins, I have some of those silver dollar sized Chinese trade dollars left over (have to be reproductions for I paid for them) that I bought at a flea market and used for my sons birthday scavenger hunt!!!

:lol:

[Randoj]

The post with the address was correct it is a Ben Schaefer I just ordered two of them from him and gave him the address for this site maybe he will do a post for the rest of the coins he has as he told me he still had more and was thinking of having some made for the Garand. Schaeferb@msn.com this is the correct address for him if you cant wait to see if he posts something.

Cant wait till they get here:dancingbanana::super::clap:

[Schabp]

Hi Guys,

My name is Ben Schaefer....I am the seller of the M1 challenge coins. I have around 50 left. My non E-Bay price is $8 each which includes shipping. Any questions you can e-mail me at schaeferb@msn.com. I take Paypal, cash, check or money order. My ebay feedback is 99% with over 800 transactions. I'm listing some on E-Bay tonight so you can see what they look like and see the rest of the info.

Thanks for tracking me down.

Ben

[nodakota]

I just bought 3 of them. one for me and two to hand out to my fellow collecting buddies. :beerchug:

[27ohio]

They are on E-bay right now,picked up a couple today. Auction#320351725709, seller ID (schabp3) $7.50 each.

[BHP]

Same here. Thanks Mr Schaefer!

[Michael03a3]

but who made it or why, no idea.

see: Challenge coin - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Challenge_coin)