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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,...
My apologies for the delay in giving everyone a thorough update, but I was up and down almost 36 hours addressing the outage, and I needed some...
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M1 carbine m1a1 thompson universal us stock m2 30 : Stocks at GunBroker.com Someone was smoking crack! The current bid of $23 is expensive for...
Due to my economic situation, I'm going to have sell at least some of my Carbines. I guess my question is I'm not sure of how to put a value on my...
I have been reading up on carbine manufacturers and their serial number blocks and ran across a surprise. Some references say that "...a few early...
I have a Rockola #6201746. Can anyone know if these are the correct parts for that range? -High wood stock with RMC in sling well and RRA stamp. ...
A friend asked about markings on a carbine flat bolt that he obtained. There are NO manufacturer's letter codes. Only markings visable are 4(four)...
Was at neighbors house yesterday and he showed me a carbine that he said he got shortly after he was discharged after WWII. At the time I couldn't...
WTK: What would be the fair market value of 30 rd Sey marked hardback mags in like new condition.GK :thup: Ist pic; left to right.SEY / J / AI over...
Hello.... After a lot of research I am unable to find when the carbine sling was changed from khaki to OD? It seems all the older ones are khaki...
Just curious, since all parts are mil-spec, how many of you guys have bought new bolt and found that the headspace changed. Is this something to...
I know this is a longshot, but before I remove it to see what's underneath my scarlet letter, does anybody recognize this style marking on the base...
Ok guys, I have decided what my next carbine is going to be... I am going to get an IP even if I have to build it piece by piece. I thought I...
here is a link to a sight i go to every now and then. someone posted a copy of weapons stolen from a depot back in the fifties. 1911's, carbines...
Ok, guys, This IBM is making me feel really challenged... Any one care to help with my lack of knowledge/understanding/comprehension/sheer stupidity?...
Thought I might share my other carbine and its story with the group. I purchased this 17 years ago from a kid who was trying to sell it at a...
Maribnes in the Pacific. Note Bayo lug..
I apologize for the pictures. It is dark, dreary, and snowing outside, so I had to rely on flash and overhead lighting. I'll get better sunny day...
Guys, I've had a stone mint early Standard Products M1 carbine. It came out of Lynn Lugar's estate/private collection. Nothing refinished, crisp...
More questions re stocks. This birch M2 stock came with a Winchester receiver but lacks any markings. Note the holes flanking the screw hole for...
Being new to carbines does any one know what that means. TIA Skip
While everyone seems to be on the barrel band subject, I thought I'd blab a little. I seem to remember a thread talking about the "incorrectness"...
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