M1 Carbine Coin

**KEN** · 03-12-2009 12:34 AM

Anyone ever seen one of these before? Any idea who produced it and for what purpose?

I think its pretty cool, though I wish they had reversed sides for both images. I think it would have looked better that way. It is 1 9/16" in diameter and 1/8" thick. It has a hefty feel to it, though I'm sure its probably pot metal or something. There also appears to be a space below the eagle to maybe engrave someone's name. Well, anyway, there it is. If anyone knows anything about it, I'd sure appreciate the details. TIA

Information

Warning: This is a relatively older thread
This discussion is older than 360 days. Some information contained in it may no longer be current.

**Highly Recommended** · 03-12-2009 12:34 AM

A Collector's View - The SMLE Short Magazine Lee Enfield 1903-1989. It is 300 8.5x11 inch pages with 1,000+ photo’s, most in color, and each book is serial-numbered. Covering the SMLE from 1903 to the end of production in India in 1989 it looks at how each model differs and manufacturer differences from a collecting point of view along with the major accessories that could be attached to the rifle. For the record this is not a moneymaker, I hope just to break even, eventually, at $80/book plus shipping. In the USA shipping is $5.00 for media mail. I will accept PayPal, Zelle, MO and good old checks (and cash if you want to stop by for a tour!). CLICK BANNER to send me a PM for International pricing and shipping.

Manufacturer of various vintage rifle scopes for the 1903 such as our M73G4 (reproduction of the Weaver 330C) and Malcolm 8X Gen II (Unertl reproduction). Several of our scopes are used in the CMP Vintage Sniper competition on top of 1903 rifles.

Brian Dick ... BDL Ltd. - Specializing in British and Commonwealth weapons

Specializing in premium ammunition and reloading components.

Your source for the finest in High Power Competition Gear.

Here at T-bones Shipwrighting we specialise in vintage service rifle: re-barrelling, bedding, repairs, modifications and accurizing. We also provide importation services for firearms, parts and weapons, for both private or commercial businesses.

**fred_ex** · 03-12-2009 06:16 AM

I'd like to have one, where did you get it?

**KEN** · 03-12-2009 08:34 AM

Got it from an individual who was selling some carbine "stuff" on one of the ad boards.

He really couldn't remember where he got it or anything about it. I was very happy to get it as it is the kind of thing I like, inexpensive and cool!

**jimb16** · 03-12-2009 03:48 PM

Interesting that the carbine has a flip sight AND a bayonet lug!

**PeterH** · 03-12-2009 03:58 PM

Bought 2 last December on e-bay for about $21.00 including shipping. He was also considering having one done for Garand icon

, but not seen either since. Guy is: Ben Schaefer, 9380 Algoma Ave NE Rockford, MI 49341. schaeferb@msn.com
Good luck -- they are nice.
Reagards
Peter H

**Randoj** · 03-12-2009 04:18 PM

Well now I know who got my coin!!!

I sent him an offer on it just a bit after you did but alas first come first serve, it is sweet huh.

**Buck Seibert** · 03-13-2009 12:21 AM

I have one that I purchased on eBay. I had intentions to put it in the stock of an Iver Johnson carbine I have but decided I like both sides of the coin. So instead of hiding one side in the inlay, I can flip it over in my fingers and dwell on the stories those names around the rim stand for.

**Buck Seibert** · 03-13-2009 12:32 AM

There is a similar coin on eBay right now. Item number: 190291525365

It's not as nice as the carbine coin.

**pdawg1911** · 03-13-2009 12:51 AM

Originally Posted by KEN

Anyone ever seen one of these before? Any idea who produced it and for what purpose?

I think its pretty cool, though I wish they had reversed sides for both images. I think it would have looked better that way. It is 1 9/16" in diameter and 1/8" thick. It has a hefty feel to it, though I'm sure its probably pot metal or something. There also appears to be a space below the eagle to maybe engrave someone's name. Well, anyway, there it is. If anyone knows anything about it, I'd sure appreciate the details. TIA

That guy that sold it to you was really swell .....

I still can't believe that the postal service almost destroyed and lost it for you, oh well, I'm glad it got through.

Regards,

Pat

**JimF4M1s (Deceased)** · 03-13-2009 01:39 AM

I also got one last year off ebay, $10 delivered. Can't remeber the seller name, and it's too old to look up the item discriptions. I thought it was cool too.

Thread: M1 Carbine Coin

Thread Tools

Search Thread

Display

M1 Carbine Coin

M1 Carbine Coin

M1 Garand Coin

At Least the USPS Didn't loose it for ya!

Similar Threads

I'm ready to flip a coin. Can't make the plunge.

Tags for this Thread

Posting Permissions