M1A1 paratropper

[lboos]

I only have one carbine [Quality Hardware] a great little gun.
I would like to have an org. M1A1 but haven't seen one at a gun show in a while, does anyone know the going price if you could find one ?
anyone want to sell one ? I don't feel good about gunbroker etc.
Bill H, I know you have hundred's of them, know where I could find one ? Thanks.

Here's a pic. of my ole Quality Hardware and a few accy's. thanks for looking.

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[MinerJohn]

Beautiful carbine! I've always wanted one but haven't pulled the trigger yet. We have a guy up here who sets up at the RK gun show with 3 tables of nothing but carbines. I just stare lol

[lboos]

Beautiful carbine! I've always wanted one but haven't pulled the trigger yet. We have a guy up here who sets up at the RK gun show with 3 tables of nothing but carbines. I just stare lol

John,
You work hard making a living, you deserve a hobby, and theirs no better hobby then to start a collection of some part of our History, and to start with a carbine from WW-2 is a great way to do it. you won't regret it. and you won't miss the money, it's not like your buying a new chevy. Vett. we only go around once. go buy a part of History, get that carbine. "PULL THE TRIGGER"

[Bill Hollinger]

I don't have hundreds anymore

I don't blame you one iota for not trusting GB. My only advise is find one, post it here and let us help you determine whether it is a solid carbine or not.

[lboos]

I will do that Bill,
That's part of the fun of this hobby is posting pic's of your find's and getting comment's from those who know, like you. I have been doing my homework [ref. U.S M1 Carbines, Wartime Production] I feel I'm up to speed on the carbine, I just need to brush up on the folding stock. I know you are a GURU on M 1 carbines, I have seen your large collection [pic,s] I am going to a military gun show next sat. and if I see one, I plan on getting it if its a true WW 2 M1A1.
I have been putting it off to long.

I like that: We're surrounded, that simplifies things! Now just shoot in any dir. your bound to kill one.

[Bill Hollinger]

Thank you very much for your kind words but there are many many more who are far more versed in these little gems than I. I will, however, do my best to assist in any way I can.

[JimF4M1s (Deceased)]

The first thing I check, and easiest to see is the buttplate markings. There is a correct number, circled star, and then a sand cast number for it's position during production. I believe 1 through 12.

Check the cheek pad and rivets for replacement. Grip and stock for markings.

This is a good site for information on one. The U.S. Caliber .30 Carbines, Model M1A1







Not correct:

[shadycon]

If the stock has the "Fun switch" cut out it's not original.

[tenOC]

Sometimes you find originals modified for the M2 selector switch.

[browningautorifle]

That's right, they did the mod when the order came out. They didn't care about collectability or originality.