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Was looking through some GB auctions and ran across an New Manufactured M1 carbine made in Israel. It shows the gun with a bayonet lug. Can you still manufacture new guns with a removable clip and a bayonet lug?
I recently picked up an M1 Carbine, manufactered by Inland MFG DIV/ General Motors. It has a barrel stamp of 10-43, but also has the stamp of Blue Sky/ Arlington, VA. Everything appears to be original and shows very little wear. The stock is pretty clean and has cartouche markings on it. I dont necessarily want to get rid of this, but I would like to know if it has any value. Any info would be appreciated.
"I say ,I say"here I am again with another small problem with an inherited piece. I have an M1 carbine that I cannot find any name on. How do I determine who made it and whether it is military or after market???? It has an SG on the bottom of the reciever an r by the trigger and an M50 on the mag release. It has the irc 715006d adjustable rear site. Does the SG mean Saginaw perhaps???. There is no name under the rear site on the top of the reciever. I would appreciate it if any one can give me the info.
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Yo-Sam
hi ive just collected a cupple of m1's one is a gm and the other is a universal should i keep both or sell? is the uni. worth keeping? they are both in 75% or maby a little better condition[:p]
Looking for a book that will tell the history of, and ins and outs of the M1. Would like to buy a one before they are $1500 each, but want to know how to tell originals from junk or parts guns. Thanks as always, B.C..[:p]
Can someone help me with a question on the M1 Carbine Paratrooper. Witch ones are worth the most? How can I tell what I have by looking at the gun. Thanks for any help.
Kent
Would appreciate info on how to remove and install rear flip sight on carbine. Is there a tool made for this or can it be removed with a punch, and from which direction? Thanks
I have had problems with my M1 Carbine manufactured by National Ordinance Inc. #7541 ever since I got the thing, the problem is feeding. When I'm shooting it, it will jam up and not feed the next round, and not eject the previous one properly. I tried a thorough cleaning of the bolt and receiver, but it still gives me problems, I was wondering if anyone had some tips on what to do with this. Thank You.
i have just purchased a iver johnson m1 carbine from a freind for $200. the rifle is in mint condition does anyone know what the top value of this rifle is???? http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=57379931
this is not mine. mine is in much better shape!!!!!
I obtained an M1 Carbine from a friend of mine. On the barrel i discovered the name Rock Ola,but i also discovered the Inland Division name and a serial number:6252521. It is in a mint condition. What is the value nowadays?
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I'm new to military collectables so this maybe a dumb question. Was the M 1 carbine ever made in full auto version? If so what could be expected for the going rate for one of these if a person was going to go through with all the paperwork and pay the taxes?
Just passed on a Rock-Ola M1 carbine. Price was $250.00, but saw no flaming bomb,the stock was re-worked, and there was no bayonet lug.Also no other ordanance markings. What do you think?
A good friend of mine who was a glider pilot and made four glider landings in Europe gave me his M1 Carbine recently. It has the swinging metal stock and the following identification:"ROCK-OLA 4581936". Does anyone know who manufactured it and what is is worth? It means more to me as a keepsake but I am just curious.
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dchristian
While cleaning my carbine I noticed that the barrel and receiver were stamped SAGINAW ??? GENERAL MOTORS. The trigger group is Inland and the slide has a big "Z" stamped on the bottom. Haven't seen many "Saginaw" carbines. Any collectors value? Think I got this probably 30 to 40 years ago thru DCM, but really not sure..
Looking to buy an M1 Carbine as a collector piece. Need some education. Most sought after? Correct markings? Price isnt a problem. Want best of the best. Thanks
I was wondering if anyone knew a left handed saftey lever is avalible for the M1 Carbine or if its possible for the existing lever to be fliped around so it can be better opperated by a left-handed shooter.
I would go for any military issue carbine by any maker because all parts will be to materials and dimensional specifications and all govt surplus parts will interchange and WORK.
That may be so. I share your love for the carbine, especially the M-2 version and the T-3& M-3 through which I shot hundreds of thousands of rounds overseas. Among several experimental modifications I've done was altering of the cyclic rate to about 1000rpm when an occasional bolt lug would fail. Unlike the Garand, these durable guns wont wear out or break in severe service.I strongly suspect the materials and processes used in current M-1 copies are not made to the same stringent materials, processes and inspection standards of the US Army originals.While the differences may be academic given the careful limited use in civilian hands, I would opt for the known quantity of a surplus used carbine over a new commercial one.
Knowing a bit about IAI, I suspect that the quality is at least equal to military standards and the metalurgy is probably better than it was in 1941-1945.Yes, I prefer a USGI rifle - for historical purposes, but if I wanted a shooter, I would not hesitate to get an IAI receiver with GI parts. It should give you long service. Only factor is, the true GI Carbine will increase in value, the IAI copy will not.Also, there are reports that Springfield is going to be producing its M1 Carbine reproduction shortly. The standards are reported to be the same as for the M1A .308 rifles. That's a wait-'n-see.
I wouldn't venture a speculation of equivalency without specific, detailed knowledge of the current receiver. Furthermore, an investment casting is in no way equivalent to a heat treated alloy steel forging and further to that there are forgings and there are forgings. Stick with the Army carbine if you can get one reasonably. You can be guaranteed it was properly made.
just a thought, why don't we as american gun owners NOT wait on a norinco M1 and support american companies instead of the commie chinese? I for one do not want to help finance a government who could very well some day try to overthrow our country. It would pretty hard to discourage a billion chinese running at you with sks's etc....
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China did ok with the SKS and the AK but not with the Norinco 1911 copy I handled. Parts didn't fit right. A Chinese dealer at a gunshow couldn't get it assembled. I put it together for him but it was a hassle when it shouldn't have been. I wouldn't bet a nickle on their interchangeability with U.S. parts without filing and fitting. The pistol looked right but so do some Spanish copies of Colt and S&Wpistols and revolvers.
I was kidding about a Norinco M-1 carbine.I was thinking that an M-1 carbine with the fit and finish of a Norinco SKS would suck.I think that it's just gross that Norinco would manufactor any classic American firearm.
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this is not mine. mine is in much better shape!!!!!
If given a choice would you prefer an IBM or NPM?
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Jphn
Please help me out. [:)]
Sincerely yours John De Neef.
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dchristian
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