Researching My Carbine

[Blackhawk61]

I'm a new member, so I hope I'm doing this right. I'm looking for info about my IBM carbine. My Dad gave it to me 31 years ago and said he bought it at a pawn shop, probably in the early sixties. SN 3884xxx. The last three numbers are stamped on the plate behind the upper receiver, on top of the flat bolt, on top of the charging handle, and at the rear of the trigger assy inside the stock. I haven't read on any forums where anyone talks about serial numbers being stamped onto parts. They all match. Is this normal? Help!

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[frankderrico]

Blackhawk, welcome to the forum.
Does your carbine have any import stamps on it.
Being bought at a pawn in the sixties your Dad probably got it for a reasonable price.
Pictures will help figure out what you have.....Frank

[Blackhawk61]

There are no import stamps anywhere. I'll get some photos posted when I get home tonight. As far as the last three of the serial number on the various parts, is that normal?

[frankderrico]

It may have served some time in a differant country's military. Some of them liked to code the parts with serial numbers. I don't believe our military services did.
Are they stamped or electro penciled?

.....Frank

[FTD1167]

We need Photos!!!

[Blackhawk61]

They are stamped...well done, as if from factory

[Garandrew]

I had an import stamped this way..As far as I know there were no added serial numbers, full or partial to an USGI carbine, unless they were restamping a serial number forward on top if an added later rear sight covered the original SN..I understand mine was imported from Israel...Like the Greek M1903's, these have much less "collector" value, but can make a good shooting rifle..

[BrianQ]

Think Bavarian

[Garandrew]

He says he got it 31 years ago? Arent the Bavarians recent CMP? Were they imported 31 years ago? Im not sure???

[Bubba-7]

No, Bavarian carbines have come into this country at least one or two times earlier. The first ones may have been before the import stamps were required. I'm thinking early 80's.