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Jim 'JimF4M1s' Flavin It is with heavy heart I report we've lost this long time respected member. Born and raised in Northern Ca May 7-1949. Jim...
Fairly often, people ask for specifics about The Carbine Club. The link below will take you to the Carbine Club's web site that explains all about...
I recently picked up this khaki carbine sling for a reasonable price; nice condition and no real issues. I hadn't unhooked the "Lift the Dot" until...
These pictures were posted on another forum by Milsurp Collector. Well done and very helpful. Our thanks for making them available.
Hope some might find this of use, below the picture is a link to an old war department movie providing excellent detailed explanation of the function...
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Cal .30 M1 Carbine (1943 WWII U.S. Training Film) This video is an official U.S. Army training film. This is an excellent training video, which...
Cal .30 M2 Carbine (1943 WWII U.S. Training Film) This video is an official U.S. Army training film. This excellent video shows the unique...
Fundamentals of Small Arms Weapons (WWII U.S. Training Films) These combined videos demonstrate the mechanics of pistols, rifles and machine guns....
TM-43-0001-27 - Army Ammunition Data Sheets (1994) DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT: Approved for public release: distribution is unlimited....
FM23-7 Basic Field Manual for .30 Calibre M1 Carbine Published by War Department (May 20, 1942 - 145 Pages) Observations:
Infantry Weapons and their Effects (WWII and Korean era U.S. Training Films) "Infantry Weapons and Their Effects" is an official WWII era...
Victory Is Our Business (1942) A patriotic motivational film for World War II industrial workers film, located with thanks to member "PBI". It...
Basic Manual of Military Small Arms by W.H.B. Smith (Expired Copyright 1943) Observations: by Badger How to load, operate, disassemble,...
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I ran across this on another site. Notice the M1A1 stock. I can't quite tell if that's an M2 selector lever visible in the photo.
OK guys and girls the question has been asked would I bring a display to the OGCA show (Wilmington Ohio) May 7 & 8 2011. Do we want to have a get...
As you might expect, the OGCA show was CMP heaven. I had a terrific time, found a rare Mossberg US property and the supper at the USAF Museum was...
Anybody ever come across, or have any info on, an unmarked type 2A mag catch? I have one in a Rock Ola trigger group. Type 2 housing, type 2 safety,...
I know a lot of people like to collect one M1 Carbine of each of the major makers. I like to collect variations of one maker though. For example one...
:dancingbanana: Happy Birthday JimF4M1s Regards, Doug
How were original adjustable rear sights staked ? Any photos ? TIA :wave:
See you in Dayton. I am the cruelly handsome old fat guy with silver hair driving a black '66 Cobra convertible! :DSee you there. Regards, Rick.
Is it even possible to buy a legitimate flip sight these days? If so, where? Thanks. vern
Have this posted over on the CMP Forums, and figured I would get the opinions of the experts over here. Picked up this carbine a few days ago. It is...
This is a very nice example of a beautiful two tone walnut stock that came into Frank's "stock sickbay" a couple of weeks ago. :help: This belongs...
Are these Type 2 Stake marks? Thanks.
I've been watching this auction and was wondering what others think. Is this a real find or a restoration? WWII M1 CARBINE - SAGINAW S'G' - MINT...
My Tomcat Lucky showed up on the farm July 4th 3 years ago. I've never owned a cat but Lucky was about 5 weeks old and near death. The vet said it...
Anybody know how to get in touch with Eddy Yuja these days? Thanks
Guys, Other than the obvious relic rear sight, what else is wrong or right? Thanks. vern
I just acquired an early Inland carbine in the 772,000 range. It has all the early features including high wood, push button safety, Type 1 band,...
Can any of you charitable guys cross pond help a limey out here.....in removing a type 2 AI marked barrel band on one to replace it with a more...
I'm planning on buying the NPM in these pics but I have never seen a light gray finish like this before. Is there any thing anyone can tell me about...
Hello, Does anyone know if magazines (type 2 I think they are called) that keep the bolt locked back (open) when empty are authorized for use in...
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