Bavarian Carbines -- Intro??

[VietVet]

Would definately like to see each and every one. Thanks

[Sleeplessnashadow]

Hi guys.

For anyone who reads this and has not gotten a response from an e-mail to me, my sincere apologies. I started two major projects instead of just sticking to one. Between the two, and trying to earn extra income to afford a few of the carbines, the past 4 or 5 months I have been overwhelmed.

The BavarianM1Carbines website still has a fair amount of data entry to do and even more in the way of research to uncover the history of use of these carbines. Bavaria was only one of five German jurisdictions to use the carbines. Austria had at least 4 agencies that used them, with the Gendarmerie in each of the eight Austrian states doing things a bit differently.

There's a third country that was occupied after WWII that I have also been working on the history of the carbines they were provided with and used.

The other major project is the history of those horrible post WWII commercial carbine makers most people dislike. History is what history was and the time to preserve it is sooner than later. I noticed the Carbine Club website pic and link at the top of this page. That carbine in the picture is all late surplus GI parts on a commercial Springfield receiver (built for my USAF son).

Some of you may recall how the Bavarian carbines were viewed by most people several years ago. Until the history I'd been gathering became well known because of the quantity CMP received, thousands had their history stripped for the surplus parts. This still happens, but at least some are now being preserved.

Congrats on the set of six. And even more importantly, a wife that shares your interests.

I'll be gone for 2 weeks in February visiting with Larry Ruth, who is working on Volume III of War Baby. I'm starting to get caught up and hope when I get back to start getting back in touch with people who were willing to share their carbines for the armory on the website. And also start adding and clarifying the info already there.

I don't monitor all the forums due to the time it takes. I pop in and out when someone gives me a heads up. The helping eyes and ears are greatly appreciated Mikey.

The work I do is a full time job. Some things have happened lately that have managed to dampen my spirits and interest. Hopefully I'll be able to shake them off and get back on track.

Sharing your carbine info and pics for the armory helps this work immensely. Again, I apologize if I haven't gotten back with any of you. I'd be interested in seeing and learning about your six after I return from the trip in February.

Jim Mock
BavarianM1Carbines.com
M1CarbinesInc.com

P.S. That other occupied nation in Oct 1951....

[Harlan (Deceased)]

I was going to alert you tomorrow Jim, but I'm glad Mikey already did.

Your web sites are second to none. I still don't know how you do it.

~ Harlan

[imarangemaster]

Your Bavarian and commercial carbine sights are and incredible resource. Thanks so much. Did that Canadian lead I gave you pan out on the unknown carbine?

[kikokat]

Glad to hear you're keeping busy, Jim. What do you do in your spare time????

Take care,
John

[JimF4M1s (Deceased)]

Hi guys.

I'll be gone for 2 weeks in February visiting with Larry Ruth, who is working on Volume III of War Baby. I'm starting to get caught up and hope when I get back to start getting back in touch with people who were willing to share their carbines for the armory on the website. And also start adding and clarifying the info already there.

Jim Mock
BavarianM1Carbines.com
M1CarbinesInc.com

Did you all catch this little bit of info in Jim Mock's note. I had heard whispers, and was asked to keep it quiet. But that kind of puts it out there. I can't wait for War Baby III.

[Sleeplessnashadow]

Your Bavarian and commercial carbine sights are and incredible resource. Thanks so much. Did that Canadian lead I gave you pan out on the unknown carbine?

Thanks for referring him to me. Not the unknown carbine but he gave me a lead on another line. Very helpful. Kinda off topic here, so I'll add something useful.

I don't think Larry has kept War Baby III a secret, maybe just trying to make the most of what time he has without questions of when slowing him down. Someone asked me what will be in it. My understanding is it will correct errors in Vol I & II, expand on what's in I & II, and add what else has been learned since I & II.

My work has been focused on two primary groups of carbines, but I do not ignore bits and pieces that are noteworthy which inevitably pop up in the learning process. I am just one of hundreds of contributors to Larry's work.

My spare time? Well, I do like to shoot things...

Jim
BavarianM1Carbines.com
M1CarbinesInc.com

Rock-Ola. s/n 1,707,927
U.S. Army WWII, European Theater
Bavaria Border Police
Austrian Gendarmerie, Upper Austria

[Mike Henning]

You shoot yours? Good Grief!

[Sleeplessnashadow]

You shoot yours? Good Grief!

No Mike, I do not shoot my Occupation carbines. In the event of War I do have enough to arm a small platoon, but not a Battalion, as you have.

Jim
BavarianM1Carbines.com
M1CarbinesInc.com

Winchester s/n 1,107,789
U.S. Army, WWII, European Theater
Bavaria Prison Guard
Austrian Gendarmerie, State of Steiermark

[Jim Nasium]

The FedEx man cometh !! And I've promised myself that I will not be like a kid on Christmas, and rip open every package in five minutes. So,
I've decided to pace myself, and number each package. I've taken package # 1 and opened it... Here's a little preview !!