Question about 1960's DCM carbines.

[Tom in N.J.]

The M1 carbines sold through the DCM in 1963 were "unsurviceable-unclassified, safe to fire". Which meant they could be any condition, new, used, or re-built . They were not classified by condition. They were shipped with no magazine, sling, or oiler. But they were well worth the $20.00, including shipping, that they cost. About 300,00 were sold to N.R.A. members back then. All sales were recorded at R.I.A. and can be verivied through the CMP.