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I have an IBM M1 carbine, receiver #3665xxx with an IBM barrel marked IBM Corp 8-43.

I was cleaning around the gas piston and noticed a small heart shaped proof mark directly under and in front of...

I read this post on another web board and wondered if there was any truth to this claim.

If anyone would know, you guys will...

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"Seems that when the Garand was being designed,...

Here's another photo of my Dad carrying a M1 carbine in WW2. This one was taken in Normandy, June 1944.

He's the guy on the left carrying a carbine. The guy on the right is a friend and the guy...

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Fantastic! What a great collection and a terrific part of your family history!

Foolishly, I played with my Dad's stuff as a kid and lost/broke most of it. That includes decorations and medals,...

I REALLY hope they still exist. It will make your research so much easier and you can get an accurate picture of your Dad's experience.

I've had to go the long route, searching my Dad's Division...

Nice posting! Thanks for sharing.

Good luck obtaining your Dad's service records from St Louis. My Dad's records were destroyed in the great fire they had in 1967.

Were you required to memorize your serial # or is that something you did 'cause you wanted to?

Thanks!

Here is a link to the wood, where it describes the attributes. Seems like a strong wood.

Kapur Hardwood - Teak Patio Deck Outdoor Furniture

This is exactly what my Korean stock...

I have one of these Korean stocks that looks almost exactly like yours. Ugly, but sound. I believe it is a type V potbelly.

What kind of wood should I expect to see under the varnish and stain? ...

You're pretty close.

He was born December 1917 and volunteered for the draft in January 1941, thinking he'd do his one year stint and be done. Wrong!

He first action was in the Anglo-American...

I appreciate the above posted comments. And I especially appreciate and respect everyone who put on a uniform to serve their country.

But I posted this picture to celebrate WW2 vets and carbines,...

All these guys are the "GUYS"!

Here is a picture of my Dad carrying his carbine. It was taken sometime during the first week of September, 1944. He was a FO for the 47th reg of the 9th Infantry Division but was frequently...

Looks like a keeper! Nice.

I've had several conversations about the effectiveness of the M1 carbine with my Dad, who is a WW2 combat vet. He was a forward observer and, as he puts it, wasn't looking for combat, just...

Yes, that's true. PLEASE don't change this great rule!

Do you regularly shoot your 91/30 with a bayonet attached? I've never done that.

I shoot a Korean war 91/30 battlefield pickup that was given to me in the 1960's, but have never thought about...

These look great. So, you used no stain or coloring? Just coats of BLO and elbow grease to get that nice finish?

Be well, Bernie.

If you need something, please hollar.

Have a look at this.

eBay.com.sg: Mosin-Nagant Safety, Accessories, Parts (item 270500126803 end time Dec 12, 2009 10:13:09 SGT)

Looks really nice, Bernie. Do you happen to happen to have any pics of the stock before you applied the BLO? I'd really like to see a before and after.

I'm restoring a type V stock that is...

See...? That's good.

My point is that a mixmaster which contains at least one part each of the major suppliers is also a valid and worthy collectible. Now, it would be even more interesting if...

I already did that. Got an IBM rack grade that is mostly IBM, including the stock. Lucky, I guess...

Gonna keep it pretty much intact, except I replaced the Winchester recoil plate with an IBM...

Like everyone else, I would love to own a carbine made with all matching and historic components. Who wouldn't? If I see one within reach, I'll go for it. And as my knowledge deepens, I'm sure to...