Forum for discussions about the M1 and M2 Carbine
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...
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...
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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There is some speculation that the serial number my M1 has been removed. I will be taking it into the BTAF office sometime soon and would like to be...
Anyone have receiver pics of presentation carbine? Closeups of area behind the rear sight and in front of the bolt would be very helpful.
It looks like a proof? http://i313.photobucket.com/albums/ll373/AndrewG1957/InlandSG2/InlandSG2004.jpg?t=1247509227 Pic of 200K font, and 700K...
I picked up a 300,000K series Inland with what looks like all original inland parts. When I removed everthing to check part stamps I notices blue...
My S'G' order just went "shipped" and the SN is 3650947. Riesch 5th ed page 201 note 2 says: "Saginaw S'G' (Grand Rapids) receivers have been...
about when did the factories start to install adjustable sights instead of flips. also were bayonet lug barrel bands a rebuild item only or did some...
A distant cousin, a pilot in WWII brought home an M1 Carbine which has been in the family since. I got interested in it recently and with the help...
It is a barrel band with the bayonet lug. The only markings are AMCO. What is the significance and time frame? TIA --RBruce
on Carbine Numbers 1934809 (Quality Hardware) and 1194920 (Winchester). I would really appreciate it. Also is it possible to buy the database? TIA ...
here is a true lunch bucket special, gun was made by Saginaw worker and obvious take home of unmarked or unproofed parts --- note no hardness test...
Anyone seen this before ?. A 45 degree cut, on the left hand side, of the rear, wide tang, in the # 33849XX range. Small S.G on front left of...
A distant cousin, a pilot in WWII brought home an M1 Carbine which has been in the family since. I got interested in it recently and with the help of...
For a U.S.G.I. M1 carbine, using standard FMJ ammo, what would the trajectory data be if the gun was sighted in for 100 yards....specifically...how...
Here is my Inland with SG receiver, 4-43 barrel, 700K range, Hillerich & Bradsby type 2 stock, OI hand guard, W mag catch, take down pin has no...
On another forum some folk are posting about recommended spare parts for various modern battle rifles. This got me thinking: They are not making M1...
I have what appears to be a completely correct Inland (S/N:6.3M). The sear is a Type II and is marked with an X on the side. Best guesses as to...
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Has anyone heard from him ?. I really miss the genuine, "avenues of enquiry" he used to help us with !. Mike.
Would a first run use a type I or type II OI hand guard? tia Charlie-painter777
I have an IP, serial number 32138xx that I am contemplating restoring. I would very much appreciate knowing the following: Receiver: Any idea...
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