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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...
Victory Is Our Business (1942) A patriotic motivational film for World War II industrial workers film, located with thanks to member "PBI". It...
Infantry Weapons and their Effects (WWII and Korean era U.S. Training Films) "Infantry Weapons and Their Effects" is an official WWII era...
FM23-7 Basic Field Manual for .30 Calibre M1 Carbine Published by War Department (May 20, 1942 - 145 Pages) Observations:
TM-43-0001-27 - Army Ammunition Data Sheets (1994) DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT: Approved for public release: distribution is unlimited....
Fundamentals of Small Arms Weapons (WWII U.S. Training Films) These combined videos demonstrate the mechanics of pistols, rifles and machine guns....
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...
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...
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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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...
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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...
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...
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I mistakenly tried to remove my front sight on my IBM M1 Carbine without removing the retaining pin first. I was using a front sight removal tool....
This is my Quality HMC M1 Carbine house gun. I keep it close for two and four legged bandits.
Do you think M1 Carbines are a good investment ???
I recently purchased this Carbine for $505 shipped. It is an IBM receiver with an Inland barrel. The bolt, slide, stock and handgaurd are also Inland...
I went to the local gunshow this weekend looking for a new Ruger SP101 .22lr revolver. Of course I had to glance at all the Carbines. I found an IBM...
I have been looking for an early Inland flipper for quite a while. I found one for sale on a gun forum. The seller was asking over $2000 for it. It...
Hello Guys...........I am a new member here. I love collecting M1 Carbines and have a few Garands too...........:D........ I live in Virginia and am...
Hi Folks, new guy here. I frequent numerous forums and just tripped over this one today - it looks like a great forum and from the responces i...
HI Folks, On my SP M1-Carbine, I have a problem where the hand guard (2 rivet) will occasionally fly off while shooting. I have tried to push...
I often see threads on how underpowered the Carbine is and how it shouldn't be considered a valid battle rifle, yet I constantly see pictures of GI's...
Hi Folks, I have a Standard Products carbine that I had rebuilt a few years back to ensure it was safe to shoot and as a restoration rifle, I...
Hi Folks, I just recently read on a internet wiki that due to the common practice of the GIs using the belt mount style M1 carbine ammo pouches ...
Big 5 Sporting Goods in the Los Angeles area has "Authentic US Military, Genuine War Surplus, Issued to Troops in WWII and the Korean War" M1...
I have 1943 underwood ser#2903484. My question is was the receiver and barrel ever blued on this gun. Or should it be parkerized. I bought this gun...
I picked up a 1943 M1 Carbine, National Postal Meter with a Buffalo Arms Barrel dated 11-43. the Rifle had been arsonal rebuilt (notice the...
I saw an early Inland at the gun shop today sn 979xxx. My question is would the barrel behind front sight be stamped Inland and a date? This barrel...
hi all, i'm beginning the search for my first M1 carbine. actually, i'm looking for a transferable M2 or registered M2 trigger group for a...
i finally have my first carbine and of course now i have the bug for another one. i was thinking it might be nice to acquire a few tools, especially...
i've been offered an M4 bayonet said to be in excellent condition marked T.M.N. for Case Cutlery Co. i can't find any info to verify this. i'd ask...
i'm looking for a ventilated hand guard to fit an M2 stock. going to try and mount a rail on it for a red dot type sight for occasional use. would...
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