Hello to all!~ I just purchased an IBM M1icon Carbine from gunbroker.com I got a great deal on it and it is going to DEFINITELY be a keeper. It came with a whole bunch of extra 15 and 30 round mags (that I have sold) to make the effective price of the M1 $335. Good price I wanted an M1 that wouldn't just hang on a wall, but would be used from time to time. THIS IS IT!

Here is the question...I know that everyone here knows SOOO much more about M1 Carbines than I do and I would love to know about my new baby. I disassembled most of it and took a ton of pictures of the internal parts (I left it disassembled so that if there were any parts that you needed clarifications of I could provide them . What would you be able to tell me about my M1. I assume that it is a parts queen (and for $335 I can't argue). Are there any parts that are exceptionally good or are there any parts that are not USGI WWII??

And here is the auction that I won:

US CARBINE 30 CAL. M1, 1943 IBM mfg : WW1 & WW2 Collectibles at GunBroker.com


I am going to attempt to post pictures of the carbine right now. What information might you be able to tell me about it. Anything interesting?? I couldn't find any markings on the trigger group...any idea if it still is WWII era or is it after that?? Push button safety with an arsenal-refinished carbine?!? Hmmmm... The sling...marked MRT 9-62. From what I understand...it means Mildew Resistance Treatment and 9-62 is the date when it was treated. Any ideas on how old it is by looks?? WWII era treated in '62?? Ideas??

Thank you SO much for your time and have a great day!~

Jeff Jones
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