Non-Restricted M1 Carbine

[Brownjoe]

Hi All

Just recently got into Milsurp collecting, and am looking for a non-restricted M1 Carbine. Strictly Aestically speaking the M1 Carbine is my Fav WW2 era firearm, but I also want something I can use regularly. Thus I would like a non-restricted one first, and then a restricted one down the line.

I have a post in the EE, but no hits yet.

Just wondering if anyone knows of a dealer/owner not on this site that might have one for sale.

Any info is appreciated!

 

[cote_b]

A non-restricted is a good choice to have a shootable milsurp. If you are going to get a restricted one aswell, then it is a good idea. They appear on the EE once in a while.

Here is one for sale right now http://www.canadiangunnutz.com/forum/showthread.php?t=264153&highlight=carbine+non-restricted

 

[Brownjoe]

Hey Cote I appricate your help, however I contacted that seller before I made this thread, and that carbine is already sold. He just hasn't marked it as such.

 

[skirsons]

They show up quite regularly on the EE. Keep your eye out and one will pop up.

 

[mango9]

Non-restricted M1 carbine

There's one listed at collectorssource.com

 

[ian_in_vic]

You could buy a decent restricted one and have someone (I'm guessing Epp's would do it) put a new, non-restricted barrel on for you. The barrels are pretty widely available.

 

[contact148]

the barrels are NOT available

there were very few made I had many of them but they are all gone and the dealer who had them has been out for allmost 2 years

also please DO NOT RUIN an orig usgi M1 carbine by removeing the us barrel as the CFC will NOT allow you to make it restricted again and restore said rifle

 

[Brownjoe]

Hey guys.........thanks for all the tips/advice.

I think I am going to shift my focus though. I have seen a few non-restricted ones at various places, and they are all priced way over what im currently willing/able to spend.

I am now going to look for a restricted original USGI carbine. Let me know if you see any, and YES I have seen the ones in the EE.

 

[sunray]

"...barrels are pretty widely available...." Where? Iver Johnson made some back in 1978 or '79, but very few. Non-restricted barrels are scarce.

 

[ian_in_vic]

Just basing it on my neighbourhood, there's a Bavarian Police carbine, and a new, in the white 19 inch barrel on the shelf 20 minutes from where I live, maybe you should move to a better neighbourhood?? Actually, I mis-spoke - the barrel is new but it's parkerized. I'm pretty sure it isn't the only one the guy has. Who knew I live in Milsurp heaven.