I found a Triggerguard for my NPM

[phil441]

I think what Rick is getting at is, even though BrianQ says this is so, unless it's published somewhere in a book he can plop down on a dealer's counter, it means little. BrianQ knows much, but without accepted references it amounts to little more than an opinion. Newsletters, however valuable, are just a club's newsletters.
Brian has shown little to no interest in publishing a book based on his vast knowledge to be judged by the collecting community. Until that happens, his opinion is only that. Highly regarded, but nothing you can take to the bank. Or a dealer.

[Mikey51]

Not Me, Mike

[JimF4M1s (Deceased)]

Any club, or forum for that matter, is like a community. Made up of members with varied experiences and knowledge.

I wouldn't say "just a clubs newsletters". You might be surprised as to who are contributing members in the Carbine Club. Some of it's members have authored most mentioned books on this forum. "War Baby Comes Home" for one is often mentioned here. Listed in it's bibliography are over two pages that show Carbine Club newsletters as the reference. "The M1 Carbine Owners Guide" recognizes, The Carbine Club, and The Michigan Carbine Club, in it's acknowledgements.

Any book takes years to compile it's information in the format desired. It's a huge undertaking. Not just from the books author but requiring input from varied sources. And as such gives acknowledgments to numerous people. I wouldn't be surprised to see Brian's, or some other names, clubs, listed in upcoming books. I look forward to any and all Carbine books to add to my library. I hope a new one comes out soon.

If someone asks a question on this forum, and gets an answer they don't like or agree with, then try something else. Maybe the CMP forum. Or the other Carbine forum. Buy or borrow books from someone and read up on it yourself. Maybe you will come to a different conclusion then the answer you received. Then you can share your thoughts and opinions with others. Discussions are what makes a forum or club succeed.

[Wulf]

Thanks, however, without a reference on the trigger housing, I'm screwed. Regards, Rick.

Big deal....just buy an N16 and switch it out. It is not hard and another housing is not expensive. Then sell your N9. Problem solved.

[sakorick]

First off, I don't and would never challenge the honesty or professional opinions of anyone on this forum. It is clear I need a N16 trigger housing and will try to find one. It just bugs me that I purchased the wrong housing and believed the seller's word that his housing was correct for my rifle. Will someone please post the SN range that would be correct for the M9 housing. Then I can sell it armed with the truth and not make the same mistake the seller made.....I don't want to sell something that isn't correct as my knowledge of the M1 Carbine is that of a true novice. My intent was not to offend anyone..... just tried to find some empirical evidence to support my claim to the seller. Regards, Rick.

[Tired Retired]

I believe Sakorick's request is genuine and actually fair. Unfortunately, as we all know, alot of the finer details of carbine collecting does go FORMALLY unpublished. Yes, the collecting community does have several VERY knowledgeable members (Brian, Bruce, Paul, Jim, - just to name a very few) who are going to take alot of their knowledge and expertise to the grave with them. I have given up hinting and suggesting that certain people write an authoritative book or two. (They won't even listen to the point that you won't need social security with a best seller!) While the CC newletters are great for information, they are not a formal reference - my future grandkids could not use them as an acceptable reference in a term paper in school.

Yes, like so many other semi-serious carbine collectors, I am waiting for certain old farts to die off in hopes that they will leave carbines, paperwork AND their brains to me in their last will and testiment! At that point I plan on publishing a detailed book or two and living without worrying about social security collapsing.

Sakorick, my friend, until that point in time comes, you and I are stuck doing our best to learn what we can without a formal reference. I do agree that you can probably sell your N9 for the cost of a N16 housing. I understand the strong desire to go prove the "supposive expert" wrong because you trusted what he said when he sold it to you. That has happened to ALL of us AT LEAST once - and that is why this group of guys here work so hard to be so open and honest. As far as you having to know the exact range in order to fairly sell it, I wouldn't be worried about it. You are being honest to tell everyone that your N9 was not right for your serial. Those who are looking specifically for the N9 will know that they need the N9 because they would have read the newsletters and ask the experts!

Hope you find one in great condition, just take your time and ask questions if any come to mind. These guys are great - even if they are old and cranky. (Ok, Paul is not THAT old)

[Wulf]

Paul is pretty old.

[usgicollector]

I'm not. I'm only 31

[Rustship]

Sakorick,

I have this one if you need one, just PM me and I will give you price and postage amount, I do not need it anymore

[JimF4M1s (Deceased)]

There you go, problem solved with Rustship's TH.