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    M1 Carbine Coin

    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

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

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    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!

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    Interesting that the carbine has a flip sight AND a bayonet lug!
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    Bought 2 last December on e-bay for about $21.00 including shipping. He was also considering having one done for Garandicon, but not seen either since. Guy is: Ben Schaefer, 9380 Algoma Ave NE Rockford, MI 49341. schaeferb@msn.com
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    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.

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    M1 Carbine Coin

    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.

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    M1 Garand Coin

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

    It's not as nice as the carbine coin.

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

    Quote Originally Posted by KEN View Post
    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.

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    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.

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