Nearly complete NPM M1 from the early fall of 1943

**ewall** · 12-12-2016 09:34 AM

Glad to be here. Recently bitten by the M1 icon

Carbine bug. I hope I don't inundate you with questions. I have what appears to be a nearly complete NPM M1 from the early fall of 1943. trying to piece this together has been fun and i trust you will be able to get me across the finish line!

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**browningautorifle** · 12-12-2016 10:02 AM

Looks good, we'd need a full set of pics to be able to see where you are and what's still needed...?

**JimF4M1s (Deceased)** · 12-12-2016 12:04 PM

Welcome to the forum. Many members can offer suggestions after critiquing your carbine.

What would be helpful is a data sheet showing how the parts are marked. Pictures of it taken apart. Serial number range, things like that.

Again welcome to the forum.

Jim

**imntxs554** · 12-12-2016 01:13 PM

Welcome Ted....Glad You made it....Your going to get some Great Information here.

SF

**painter777** · 12-12-2016 07:36 PM

ewall,
OK your tease has our attention.
If your new to carbines... please ask before you attempt anything. Many carbines have been de-valued or nearly ruined by owners thinking their doing the right thing.
There are no stupid questions ............ I remember some of my first ??'s taking some hard core gruff from another forum site. Here as JimF has stated, you'll find some of the best and friendly at that.

Welcome,
Charlie-painter777

PS I like to document with pictures new to me carbines BEFORE cleaning as I break them down. I believe this helps show wear patterns.

**ewall** · 12-12-2016 09:56 PM

Originally Posted by painter777

ewall,
OK your tease has our attention.
If your new to carbines... please ask before you attempt anything. Many carbines have been de-valued or nearly ruined by owners thinking their doing the right thing.
There are no stupid questions ............ I remember some of my first ??'s taking some hard core gruff from another forum site. Here as JimF has stated, you'll find some of the best and friendly at that.

Welcome,
Charlie-painter777

PS I like to document with pictures new to me carbines BEFORE cleaning as I break them down. I believe this helps show wear patterns.

Not knowing what I was getting myself into, I DID NOT take before photos, but Gun Broker did post images of the gun I purchased. Once I figure out this new site, I will post images of my rifle. But tonight that will not happen as I am in Easton, MD and will be shooting ducks in the morning. (Hopefully...). I will post very soon.

**imntxs554** · 12-12-2016 10:30 PM

Don't be shy....Post a few...Don't tease them too long...

**new2brass** · 12-12-2016 11:51 PM

Pictures are posted on Club site. Very nice gun

New Natinal Postal Meter M1 - The Carbine Collector's Club - Page 1

Ted, noticed they asked for a data sheet!

**Bill Hollinger** · 12-13-2016 08:50 AM

Originally Posted by new2brass

Pictures are posted on Club site. Very nice gun

New Natinal Postal Meter M1 - The Carbine Collector's Club - Page 1

Ted, noticed they asked for a data sheet!

That is gorgeous! Welcome aboard

**ewall** · 12-13-2016 11:58 PM

Thanks. I'm going to take my time and get my thoughts together to ask the "right" questions this time. I am working towards a decision whether to just STOP and enjoy this piece and protect this investment or make select upgrades, knowing full well that I could not ever offer this gun as a factory original if I ever decided to sell it... I think I'd rather just find another "shooter" and leave my Postal Meter alone. God knows I don't want to make another misstep....

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I'll post a Data sheet as soon as I figure out if I can scan it an copy it into a post.

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