M1 carbine magazine question

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Question about M1 Carbine magazines.
How do I tell if a 15/30 rd mag is a original GI made as opposed to aftermarket? I've looked at some and can't seem to find any manufacturer's stampings.......do I assume these are aftermarket mags or are the originals also void of any stampings?
Also looking to purchase a bulk lot of brass for reloading (30 M1) any suggestions?
Thanks for your input.
 
bros said:
Question about M1 Carbine magazines.
How do I tell if a 15/30 rd mag is a original GI made as opposed to aftermarket? I've looked at some and can't seem to find any manufacturer's stampings.......do I assume these are aftermarket mags or are the originals also void of any stampings?
Also looking to purchase a bulk lot of brass for reloading (30 M1) any suggestions?
Thanks for your input.
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Just took my 1943 Winchester M1 Carbine to the range today. 1 usgi mag and 3 new manufacture. The spring in the usgi mag is worn out and would not feed reliably. I guess since they are so light it’s not uncommon to see original mags not function well today. Keep that in mind if you’re looking for function. So I have my usgi for display purposes, but it won’t see the range again.
 
On your mags always check to make sure the mag spring was put back in properly. I have had many that were reversed causing feed issues. Just google for info.
 
Paul_1982 said:
Have to wait till September :ang:

I’m waiting to buy the same stuff!
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Same, I need some new brass. I had to pull 400rds of 30 Carbine, due to crappy surplus. So I got alot of bullets.

Paul_1982 said:
Just took my 1943 Winchester M1 Carbine to the range today. 1 usgi mag and 3 new manufacture. The spring in the usgi mag is worn out and would not feed reliably. I guess since they are so light it’s not uncommon to see original mags not function well today. Keep that in mind if you’re looking for function. So I have my usgi for display purposes, but it won’t see the range again.
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All I got are USGI mags and they all function. I had about 12, and sold some to collectors to make matching guns. But I got about 7-8, with some being new. I wonder how you got them pinned, is what causing feeding issues? All mine have a piece of metal attached to the follower, no rivets in the side.
 
OkayShooter said:
Same, I need some new brass. I had to pull 400rds of 30 Carbine, due to crappy surplus. So I got alot of bullets.



All I got are USGI mags and they all function. I had about 12, and sold some to collectors to make matching guns. But I got about 7-8, with some being new. I wonder how you got them pinned, is what causing feeding issues? All mine have a piece of metal attached to the follower, no rivets in the side.
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Ya I will see about taking it apart, looks to be internally pinned, but one of my new mags might have the spring in backwards.
 
Paul_1982 said:
Just took my 1943 Winchester M1 Carbine to the range today. 1 usgi mag and 3 new manufacture. The spring in the usgi mag is worn out and would not feed reliably. I guess since they are so light it’s not uncommon to see original mags not function well today. Keep that in mind if you’re looking for function. So I have my usgi for display purposes, but it won’t see the range again.
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Wolff sells 15 round carbine mag springs. 10 for $50 USD. They do ship to Canada.
 
Paul_1982 said:
Just took my 1943 Winchester M1 Carbine to the range today. 1 usgi mag and 3 new manufacture. The spring in the usgi mag is worn out and would not feed reliably. I guess since they are so light it’s not uncommon to see original mags not function well today. Keep that in mind if you’re looking for function. So I have my usgi for display purposes, but it won’t see the range again.
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Carbine mags are about the flimsiest ever made.

Grizz
 
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