Audie Murphy's Carbine Number

[PBI]

The picture I posted of Audie Murphy's M1 Carbine was the rifle brought to the National M1 Carbine Display in B'ham Alabama by Dr. Durham of the U.S. Army Historical Center in Carlyle (sp?) Pa. He had to drive to Ft. Stewart in Savannah Ga. to bring it with Gen. Omar Bradley's Paratrooper to display. I have no reason to doubt it was Audie Murphy's rifle. It took me a year of negotiating and close to $1800.00 (expenses) to get Dr. Durham to bring it for display. I don't think it was a misrepresetation, but you guys are experts and know everything. I have learned a valuble lesson on sharing information and pictures of my events. "DON'T"
In the spirit of collecting
PBI

[DaveHH]

He said that he was obviously a heavy drinker and looked it. He had his medals in a light box in his home. My friend said it was very impressive. He also had Don Drysdale's father (who was a phone man) on his crew and used to see Don from time to time. These guys like Murphy and David Hackworth were just people who's number wasn't up. It's all luck; if the other guy is aiming at you and he's a good shot, that's it. Physical fitness can add about 10% to the equation, but in the end it's fortune (fortune favors the prepared). Hack was shot 8 times, twice in the head and he died in a bed in Mexico. Murphy drank himself to death. A local M.O.H. winner died at a very early age too. Killing 40 Vietnamese with a rifle and grenades can leave a lot of stuff to think about.

[painter777]

PBI,
What have I missed?
I didn't see that there was anying questioning about Murphys carbine at the Bhama show.

[PBI]

page 4 Audiesdad said the rifle in question. I am not saying he questioned it but somebody did for him to give that response. I find it funny sometimes to watch the witch hunts that go on. I am waiting for all the witches threads saying my Rock-Ola parts on ebay are fake. Oh well some people are to hard to convince.

[painter777]

If they think these parts are fakes........
They need a new hobby....... like matchbox cars.

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Cheer Up Big Guy.....
Your Buddy,
Charlie

[PBI]

I selling my M1 Carbine collection and getting into an upscale knowlegible hobby like collecting Armitron Watches.

[Tired Retired]

I selling my M1 Carbine collection and getting into an upscale knowlegible hobby like collecting Armitron Watches.

PBI, why don't just get into the safe hobby of collecting rocks???? Or is someone gonna think you are making them out of little balls of concrete???

Oh, and if you are going to sell your carbine collection, can I have 1st dibs on all your "fake" stuff?

[BHP]

Murphy drank himself to death.

Wow, dude.

From the website Biographical Sketch

While on a business trip on May 28, 1971, (Memorial Day Weekend) he was killed at the age of 46. A private plane flying in fog and rain crashed in the side of a mountain near Roanoke, Virginia. Five others including the pilot were also killed. Although Audie owned and flew his own plane earlier in his career at Hollywood, he was among the passengers that tragic day.

Maybe you ought to read up on your history. You can start with this article.

[audiesdad]

The picture I posted of Audie Murphy's M1 Carbine was the rifle brought to the National M1 Carbine Display in B'ham Alabama by Dr. Durham of the U.S. Army Historical Center in Carlyle (sp?) Pa. He had to drive to Ft. Stewart in Savannah Ga. to bring it with Gen. Omar Bradley's Paratrooper to display. I have no reason to doubt it was Audie Murphy's rifle. It took me a year of negotiating and close to $1800.00 (expenses) to get Dr. Durham to bring it for display. I don't think it was a misrepresetation, but you guys are experts and know everything. I have learned a valuble lesson on sharing information and pictures of my events. "DON'T"
In the spirirt of collecting
PBI

Just to set the record straight, the rifles are one in the same photos taken at different times.
and yes I did get involved in the thread over people questioning the rifles.
I have collected Murphy memorabila for over 20 years and devoted much of my life to researching him.
I consider myself an authority on Audie Murphy.
Thanks for sharing your pics.
I am always looking for new pics. The way the weapon was displayed at the show was fantastic.
Thanks again!

[dbarn]

When the carbine was found it had most likely been through the arsenal upgrades. Fortunately, "Lucky" was put back into it's WWII configuration. I think "Murph" would be pleased.

I believe his size lent well to his agility and success. He was small, fast, and could not be killed by the enemy. The carbine was the perfect light weapon and supported his tactics. Growing up in East Texas hunting for his food, he learned stealth and became an excellent shot having to conserve ammunition.

It amazes me that he went through so many perils and close calls only to be killed in a plane crash state side. I had heard he was suffering from post traumatic stress disorder, and we can only imagine what he saw and experienced by killing so many of the enemy and watching his close friends die. My bet, it was the latter that inspired him to do his heroic deeds.

Would have loved to have met him, shaked his hand, and just say thank you.