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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...
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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http://www.m1carbinesinc.com
http://www.billricca.com/myths.htm#crkoprod
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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Why have a separate Social Groups area? Over the last 10 years, we’ve received many requests to permit broader public discussions amongst members,...
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I am new to this forum and carbines in general, having collected Garands for 30 years and would like to share with all of you my two carbines. I...
I have a nice 1.6 Quality Hardware carbine with an Underwood 7-43 barrel, parts appear somewhat correct for this period. This carbine had a nice...
Hi all, Well, I went ahead and bought myself a UK spec, Straight pull M1A1 carbine. I apologise for the phone pics, work means little time for...
Thank You :thup: to the Milsurps team for making the 'Remembering Jim Flavin' a Sticky Thread. It will always be available at the top of your page...
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Hello new friends, I recently joined today because I love MILSURP collecting and brought with me two questions about an Inland 8-43 carbine i...
Hi all, Cover your ears if you're got a sensitive disposition, or perhaps leave the internet for a few minutes... As we in the UK are only...
hello all, I was hoping to get some professional opinions on this before I attempted to use it as a spare on my carbine. I have a type 3 slide that...
I've read where people state they only use the FIELD gauge when checking head spacing. Is that really common?
I believe I recognize Larrys name from the early CC letters I've read. But don't recall much, but do know that Larry has passed away. Did they have...
For those interested, articles and writings by Bill Ricca can be found off of the Carbine Collector's Club main page. See below link. Bill Ricca's...
Has anyone hot dunked a Carbine or Garand stock as was done originally? I'm thinking of getting 10 gallons, putting it in a steel tube to heat and...
Seen this article from last year. Interesting pictures and what I'd call Creative writing. Note the writers use of the word 'ALL'. American...
I have a "Davidson" import Postal Meter w/an unmarked, fully milled trigger housing. Age looks commensurate w/the rifle. And if there were any to...
I'd like to share a Vintage photo found by David Alberts showing a GI with what looks to be 2- 15rd magazines soldered or welded together to make a...
I just posted a long list of parts that I want to sell on the for sale/wanted etc forum. Take a look. Some good stuff there and a few hard to find...
Can anyone PLEASE help me out with these last few Slings I found in my Storage if there Legit WW2 or Late Korean era ones ? I'm building my Last...
Yesterday I had a friend stop by with a buddy of his towing along a Stan Pro carbine. He had called and said they were having multiple problems with...
Read about this today, but having no details other than this below: May 2008 A rare unissued Rock-Ola sold on GB for $20,000. Anyone recall...
You'll have to read most of the article to find out - but it's a good read! - Bob ...
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