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Cpl. Ronald E. Rosser, 2d Infantry Division, US Army, was awarded the Medal Of Honor for his heroism and gallantry in battle at Ponggilli, Korea, 12 January 1952. During that action he killed 13...

Here is a web page that relates just one story out of thousands that highlights the experiences of one such unsung hero. Iit coincidentally contains a graphic account of carbine usage in combat by a...

Don't forget that if it was rebuilt at an overseas Depot it wouldn't have been stamped as such - also, all of the upgraded parts could have been installed by Field Maintenance.

And, unfortunately, too often the destroyers of their true history.

Yes. Visit the top linked page in my signature block below.

As I have said previously:

When evaluating a USGI (non import) Carbine that has parts and/or finish that do not conform to orginal manufacture specifications, consider that during its service...

Yes, it certainly does.

Most people probably already know this, but for those who don't ..........

If you find the small image text hard to read (I do with my diminished eyesight) and you have a scrolling mouse you can...

I have added the Rebuild Flow Chart (TM 9-1276/TO 39A-5AD-2 February 1953) to my "Korean War Era and later Carbine Upgrades & Rebuilds" web page - http://jp29.org/carbinewo.htm

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I agree. BTW, to obtain an authentic looking stock surface -- and to facilitate absorption of raw linseed oil -- no finer than 180 grit sandpaper (maybe 150 grit depending on the hardness and grain...

Thank you. Yes they were -- as you point out -- it was an ongoing program. The information I relate here is from the 1953 Tech Order.

The first carbine I carried (December 1950) had undoubtedly...

TM 9-1276/TO 39A-5AD-2, February 1953 listed five standing work orders that applied to Carbine configuration:

* MWO ORD B28-W3 ... Replacement of leaf type rear sight with adjustable rear sight....

No teary eyes yet, however, my favorite C-ration was spaghetti & meatballs (favorite meat: SPAM - and I still like it!).

Just a little wistful

Here I am, some 60 years after I first carried a carbine in the US Military (Guard duty), still using the same procedures and GI materials to clean and care for them as I did back then:

Cleaner,...

.......... although I am sure most of you know this already, M2 and M3 model carbines were designated standard issue in 1952 by the US Army and Air Force although the "older" model M1 and M1A1...

Or the carbine could have been rebuilt at an overseas Depot.

It is not easy to find in hardware/paint stores these days, but is readily available in Arts & Crafts shops - buy "cold pressed" - somewhat pricey for the small bottles, but a little goes a long way...

Ah yes, in 1964 if you were a member of the NRA you could buy a Carbine through the DCM for $17.50 plus $2.50 shipping and handling. I believe they were all post-WWII rebuilds (mine was). They came...

Actually Carbine stocks and handguards were finished by immersing in a vat of Raw Linseed Oil during manufacture. Department of the Army FM 23-7 (and subseqently AFM 50-4) always prescribed raw...

Unless it was rebuilt at an overseas Depot in which case it would not have a rebuild stamp.

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That prescription was constant throughout the US Army/Air Force service life of Carbines:

Technical Bulletin No. 23-7-1 - March 17, 1942
FM 23-7 - 20 May 1942
FM 23-7 - 23 April 1944...

I have added new information (including skip links) and I think pretty well tied everything together. All comments and suggestions are most welcome.

JP

I think the stock and hand guard have been lightly sanded and re-oiled -- the surfaces look too smooth and pretty for an in-service carbine. It is a very handsome gun, however.

JP

I have added a section relating to USAF Firing Range carbines (1950s/1960s) and added a skip link at http://29.org/carbinefm.htm#frc

JP

Following are my observations and comments for what they are worth:

"THE M-1 CARBINE A Revolution in Gun-Stocking" by Grafton H. Cook, II and Barbara W. Cook covers in exhaustive detail the story...