Commercial M1 Carbine?

Hi

I just purchased an M1 at a gun show, the serial number is H888-R202XXX. Is this a commercial receiver? If so, who built it? It's also marked as Houston TX. It was less expensive than CMP, and it's a decent shooter so far. I wasn't looking for a collector anyway.

Is there a website that lists serial number ranges for Carbines?

Thanks

Not USGI, so it has to be commercial. But, there have been, maybe, 10 commercial manufacturers; it should have a name on it somewhere.

There is no SN list for commercial carbines.

This site is a very good source for commercial carbine information.

M1CarbinesInc.com

Is this it?

Israel Arms International

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Originally Posted by 1961MJS

Hi

I just purchased an M1 at a gun show, the serial number is H888-R202XXX. Is this a commercial receiver? If so, who built it? It's also marked as Houston TX. It was less expensive than CMP, and it's a decent shooter so far. I wasn't looking for a collector anyway.

Is there a website that lists serial number ranges for Carbines?

Thanks

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Hi

That's it. Second type of serial number, no depression around it. The IAI is covered up by the replacement sight.

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