M1 Carbine questions.

When these rifles were first released, there were US collectors who took paint remover to the unsightly red bands, to clean them up.
Thereby destroying the proof that the rifle was absolutely original and not one refitted to match up the parts.
 
tiriaq said:
If you have a carbine fitted with a non-restricted length barrel, and install a M1A1 type folding stock, check your overall length with the stock folded very carefully.
Incidentally, the M1A1 folder leaves a bit to be desired compared with newer designs.
I used mine for hunting hares in the Arctic, suppose one could be used for seals from a boat.
Handy little rifles, fun to shoot, no inexpensive ammunition, limited range, accuracy and power.
The US made more M-1 carbines than M-1 rifles.
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It's a Ramline folder. The 45 conversion eat's wooden stock's in less then 10 rds.
 
My comment about overall length wasn't intended to refer to your carbine, but rather to rebarrelled M-1s in .30. Overall length can be touch and go.
The M1A1 stock was a wartime expedient design.
 
Nice rifles lads...but I can't find .30 cal carbine ammo for sale, from our sponsors anyway...doesn't this limit your enjoyment of the M1 carbine...especially if you're not a reloader? Any leads on ammo?
 
machman said:
Nice rifles lads...but I can't find .30 cal carbine ammo for sale, from our sponsors anyway...doesn't this limit your enjoyment of the M1 carbine...especially if you're not a reloader? Any leads on ammo?
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I had half ownership on an M1. I got my partner to buy me out because of the ammo situation. It limited my enjoyment.

Henry at Budget Shooter Supply can get you 30 carbine brass. Took a short time, but it's available.

Incidently, we paid $350.00 for it because it needed a little bit of work.
 
machman said:
Nice rifles lads...but I can't find .30 cal carbine ammo for sale, from our sponsors anyway...doesn't this limit your enjoyment of the M1 carbine...especially if you're not a reloader? Any leads on ammo?
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Guess it depends on where you are. Here in the city I have never really had a problem finding ammo for mine.
 
Thanks to Henry Nierychlo for sourcing some .30 carbine ammo. There were four different options, all pretty close in price, all 110 grain. FMJ & SPRN from PRVI, and FMJ from Winchester and Federal. Anyone have any opinions on these offerings?
 
machman said:
Thanks to Henry Nierychlo for sourcing some .30 carbine ammo. There were four different options, all pretty close in price, all 110 grain. FMJ & SPRN from PRVI, and FMJ from Winchester and Federal. Anyone have any opinions on these offerings?
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all good ammo BUT if you plan to reload i find the winchester cases split pretty easy when seating the bullet all others are fine
 
Well I finally got ahold of the old feller and he was wrong on the WWII deal as this thing is 19 inches or more and has markings saying "Universal Jacksonville" and in really good shape ... no beat up stock, rust, etc ... so I'm assuming it's a commercial rifle. :D I got him to drop by and took a picture for you's to see. What would this be worth? Where can I get him some ammo for this thing as he has 11 Federal 110 gr soft points bullets left for this thing?

Otokiak
Rankin Inlet, NU
CANADA

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What would this be worth? Where can I get him some ammo for this thing as he has 11 Federal 110 gr soft points bullets left for this thing? Where can I find him a sling for this rifle?

Otokiak
Rankin Inlet, NU
CANADA
 
Keep in mind there is a big price difference between an all original gun and the common re-furbs that are often for sale.

Re-furbished run between $400 to $600

Factory original, I think you're looking at $800 and up depending on condition.

-Steve
 
Keep in mind there is a big price difference between an all original gun and the common re-furbs that are often for sale.

Re-furbished run between $400 to $600

Factory original, I think you're looking at $800 and up depending on condition.

-Steve
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This thing is in great shape ... few dings on the stock is all ... I'm assuming it's not WWII used as the barrel I measured from receiver to end is just over 19 inches???(picture of rifle on page 3)

Otokiak,

Trade Ex has Hornady .30 carbine in stock for $29.95/50rnd box. Free shipping if you order 20 boxes(1000rnds)

Ian
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Good to know Ian thank you ... 30 cal carbine is that 7.62 x 25?

Where would I find a sling for this rifle? EE?

Otokiak
Rankin Inlet, NU
CANADA
 
Regards to ammo, if you're using it for hunting, make sure you buy soft point ammo as to the hunting laws. The full metal stuff is fine for targets. Most of the larger gun stores usually have it in stock, and will ship it. One thing to point out is 30 M1 Carbine comes in boxes of 50 rounds.

For a web M1 carbine sling, check Marstar, and ebay. You'll also need the oiler bottle because the sling will not attach to the rifle without it, because the bottle loops through the sling and fits into place at the butt stock.

Commercial M1 Carbines are fine guns, and Iver Johnson made one for a while back in the 1970's or so. I've seen an Iver Johnson in very good shape sell fast for $500-600 depending upon what extras come with it.

You can also buy scope bases for the M1 Carbine, if you ever wish to go that route. Some replace the rear sight, and other are drilled and taped to the side of the receiver. I think you might also get one that replaces the heat shield above the barrel, but I'm not sure.
 
I have a pair of them (m1 and M2) and they are a joy to shoot. No recoil and quite accurate for up to 100 yards. Might be accurate beyond that range, but I have not tried.

The peep sight is important to me because I cannot see well enough to use open sights.

I bought 1000 pieces of brass and a couple thousand plated bullets (cheap) and use a mild load that will still operate the rifle.
 
7.62X25 is the russian pistol/SMG round used in the Tokarev TT33 pistols and the PPsh41 SMG much the same way the US 1911 and Thompson used the same ammo. There are plenty of slings and oilers on Ebay for 20-30 for reproductions. The original WWII ones will go for over $100 usually. Not that you would need an original on a commercial M1 though.

Cheers,

Ian
 
LOL boy do I look like a horses azz ... so 30 cal carbine is what I ask for when talking to trade ex? :redface: :redface: :redface: I'm just tryna help the old feller out ... :D

Otokiak
Rankin Inlet, NU
CANADA
 
its not worth anywhere near what above say the universals were the worst of all m1 carbine copies if it has dual recoil springs its a POS even with single reciol spring very few if any GI parts will fit

the only commerical copies that were any good were the plainfield and more rare here the HOWA



the prices above are what a GI version would be worth at the high end

ammo is called .30 CARBINE
 
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