I'm probably only a "book or two" ahead of you, but am trying to learn all that I can - got started later than most of the guys on here. It's all about sharing and Thank You for the nice compliment. - Bob
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I'm probably only a "book or two" ahead of you, but am trying to learn all that I can - got started later than most of the guys on here. It's all about sharing and Thank You for the nice compliment. - Bob
I think the magazine might be a replacement made by Seymour Products Co, with a type 4 baseplate.
Here's a link showing M-1 magazines. M1 Carbine 15 rnd Magazines
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...aseplate-1.jpg
Guys,
Thanks for the input. :bow:
Most of us weren't around in the 60's when you could buy original examples of Carbines for $20.00 per carload!:bash::lol: The learning curve is different now... than back then.
I am willing to share any info and photos of my items to help others out.... so I am glad that others are willing to help me out also!!:super:
I am mostly an AR and AK type of guy... but I like the Classic firearms... and realize their value in the present and future! This was my first Carbine..... :cheers:
As a side note, my brother bought his Mixmaster IBM in 1993 for $180.00!:confused:
Man, that one's a beater! Must have actually been used in the Six-Day War! The Israeli carbines in the past have been known for the best maintenance/care of any of the imports, but that one has looked into the eye of the elephant. I'll bet its mechanically okay. I would be forced to clean up that stock and steam out the dents. I mean, who really cares what it did in Israel?
Now I don't know about that statement. Personally I think most Carbine collectors, on a whole, are older then you might think. Maybe I just look into the mirror too much. :dunno:Quote:
Originally Posted by Midmichigun
Some might not want to give their age. Me, happy to have made it this far, 63 next May.:eek:
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I think we all have at least one beater. Mine's an S'G' I call my piece if s**t.Quote:
Originally Posted by INLAND44
Even though I don't like the markings on all the parts, the Bavarian returns were in exceptional condition.
And I agree. I don't care 2¢ what a carbine did in Israel.
Looking at your stock magnified with the tag removed....
Stock shows lots of built up old dried grease and oil.
I'd de-grease the stock.
You'd be surprised at the original/lightly stamped markings that can be found under 60+ years of grime.
More than likely the painted rack numbers are oil based paint.
I've had great luck using Gunk engine de-greaser on these.
Here's a "After Cleaning" picture of a stock that came on a buy from the CMP. Didn't get any before pictures, but at the time had no idea what maker the stock was. This stock was as grimey as yours. After cleaning a few times I found the RMC marked slingwell, Boxed RMC and CC below it. Also found a small arsenal wood patch on the right rail.
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...DSC07123-1.jpg
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...DSC07118-1.jpg
I know for a fact that 30 round magazine pouches were made in Israel and I also have an idea they may have made unmarked 30 round magazines with the hold open follower.
Here's a I cut that I stripped the paint and oil finish off.
The stripper pulled some factory wood filler out of a knot.
Markings came out clear.
fwiw,
Charlie-painter777
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...09/10/R1-1.jpg
https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...DSC05254-1.jpg
Painter...
OMG... don't get it confused with the rest of the wood in your pile!:madsmile::lol::D
That turned out awesome!!!:cool:
Jim...
My Dad used to tell us the story about being able to find all sorts of cheap Milsurp firearms... as a matter of fact, he never cared about the Carbine.... being mostly a Garand and Springfield type of guy! ;) He would be pushing 70 if he was alive right now.
Stripping the stock is easy... its the preservation of the history that is hard!:o I actually have an interest in Izzy equipment... I have a K98K and a SA 1919 (from parts) that was from there. :thup:
The stock would look 80% better if I removed the chipped and cracked finish that it is on it.... there is some sort of lacquer or varnish..... I think that this is what shows up in the photos the most!:rolleyes:
Nice job again Charlie. Your the man.