Interesting read Dave, it is always nifty to read those stories, what other notes would you find in those shells?
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Interesting read Dave, it is always nifty to read those stories, what other notes would you find in those shells?
I spoke with a gentleman who documented the CMP auction site before the roll out of the 3rd generation software. He did document the carbine as selling in December 2009 as a Service Grade for $1,950...
I just did received a FOIA request for the weapon from the U.S. Govt to see if they head any records on the weapon to which the carbine had a short list of results:
The following Information was...
I am fairly certain it is beech, haven't seen walnut like it. But I haven't seen walnut sapwood either.
Right on the money with the S/N it is 5155157. I guessed it was rebuilt just from seeing the rear sight and the absence of a walnut folding stock. I can share more photos if you'd like just tell me...
Recently ran into this M1A1 Carbine while in the search for another type of firearm. I was headed home after looking in several gun stores looking for an 870 Police Magnum and coming up empty. On my...