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What's the S/N range on the IBM? Does it have an undated barrel - any markings on the front sight? - Bob

Does the Winchester stock show any Type 2-3 front band marks? Also what does the buttplate look like? Some of the later ones look so much like Inlands that I can't tell the difference. :dunno: -...

I've seen those variations too, and believe it's often due to the camera lens, angle, etc. On mine the Serifs are hard to see due to the stamp being light near the bottom, but they are there. - Bob

My opinion is that it's probably good. The crossed cannons (CC) can be on either side of the W.R.A. - I'm judging by comparing to mine and another one around 5.6M that I know is legit. I haven't...

Saw that recently too. Possibly to save on expenses or could be due to privacy concerns. - Bob

I'm thinking not Italian since Google shows the most prominent languages in Belgium are French, Dutch, and German. Those all use terms other than "Cartuchos" for cartridges.

We need Ovidio over...

Wayne is that info from the headstamps shown above, or from WB III page 1409? The picture of the carton doesn't seem to match. So these aren't Italian, right? WB III shows FN ammo as being made in...

You are forgiven! - we're all just a bunch of guys with similar interests in items like these, and trying to figure out in our own minds different ways it all may have taken place. - Bob

I did study your pictures (nice job on them) very closely the first day you posted the new thread. I was at the computer when I received the notice from Milsurps.

I think everyone is talking...

Actually, most of those five (if not all) were used since they show acceptance stamps by the U.S. government placed at the time they left the factories as complete new M1 Carbines. Some have...

On the NPM stock with the dark discoloration next to the sling cut - several years ago I saw a carbine at a gun show with that and the owner explained that it was caused from blood. Not sure if that...

A very touching story - Thanks for telling us about it. :thup: - Bob

Same one as discussed in the M1 Carbine forum a few weeks back - but you know that, right? - Bob

They certainly didn't skimp on the mounting hardware! - Bob

Here are the pictures that were lost from Reply #53 above. - Bob

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Nice job on that one, Frank. :cheers: - Bob

Do a bit of research on those before ordering. Some have complained of poor fit and suggest they're actually Boyds' seconds. :( - Bob

Hi Frank, I read your post when it came out yesterday and did some thinking about - decided not to respond right away. This morning, I thought $500 might work - especially if you have local...

Yep, about 3/4 of the way down the page in the American Rifleman link - listed under "Related Stories" - there's another link to the Olympic Arms version. - Bob
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This thread reminded me of an article in the latest issue of American Rifleman on the guns of Robert L. Hillberg. Hillberg held more than 40 U.S. patents on firearm innovations. He even designed a...

I have an M&P from the early 50's - paid $375 for it about 10 years ago. It's the only S&W I've ever owned and don't really know much about them. I like to think it might be worth around $500 now,...

Don't know if I could find it now, but a few years ago there was a thread in our M1 Carbine forum discussing their use by Israeli teachers and others seen on the streets there. It was pointed out...

Charlie, I looked that up awhile back and thought I posted it here on the forum - but now can't find it. Seems like his first name is Yashi. Been dealing with a mid-west type blizzard occurring...

Tom, They often do have others and will hand pick what you want while on the phone with them. Sometimes will even message pictures to your phone if you need closeups of certain areas. Good Luck...

Hope your wife doesn't read all your posts! It gets worse from here; I know someone who sold guns he wanted to keep and then replaced them with ones he didn't need. :cheers: - Bob