Questions about converting M1 Carbine to non-restricted

[purple]

M1 Carbines have been classed as restricted since 1978 when the Trudeau 1 Liberals designated them as evil because they were the weapon of choice by Montreal bank robbers.

This really hasn't diminished their appeal over the years, even though they can only be used at a designated range under cover of an RPAL. I bought my first M1 Carbine in 1965 when it was just another MILSURP rifle with a certain collector cachet. Believe that I carried mine cased on a C-130 as a pri 5 passenger travelling from Winnipeg to Trenton back around 1968 when this seemed a normal and acceptable thing to do.

 

[Claven2]

That is good to know. The M-1 was a specific target when the 18.5" rule came into effect. And being semi auto with detachable magazines it could be targeted again. But unless specifically named, manual conversion could be an option.
Something to consider - a stripped M-1 receiver... Is it semi or manual? Given there is a manual FRT entry, it would not automatically be classed as semi.

They are also not automatically restricted in any event. I imported a bare inland receiver 5 or so yrs ago and registered it as a semi non-restricted receiver only. No issues. I later put a 18.75” criterion barrel on it.

 

[contact148]

That is good to know. The M-1 was a specific target when the 18.5" rule came into effect. And being semi auto with detachable magazines it could be targeted again. But unless specifically named, manual conversion could be an option.
Something to consider - a stripped M-1 receiver... Is it semi or manual? Given there is a manual FRT entry, it would not automatically be classed as semi.

the m1 carbines are all over the place I have purchased stripped GI receivers that were restricted and non restricted seems to be no consistency

 

[can14]

Criterion makes 18.75 inch barrels

 

[bearhunter]

stickhunter, I have a new in white non restricted barrel we can work out a deal on if you're really interested. PM me.

They're both gone. Snooze you lose.

 

[Claven2]

stickhunter, I have a new in white non restricted barrel we can work out a deal on if you're really interested. PM me.

They're both gone. Snooze you lose.

I know they are gone but curious what brand they were?

 

[Loosethoughts]

I lucked out and sniped an auto ordinance NR. I’ll let everyone know once I take the range test.

 

[Claven2]

Hope it works out for you. Anecdotally some people seem to like swapping the trigger guard for gi ones, apparently to improve function .

 

[Loosethoughts]

That’s a good tip, thanks. My desires were more superficial; I wanted to add a bayonet lug so I could find an excuse to buy a bayonet lol

 

[Claven2]

It won’t work. All the NR carbines, even auto ordinance, the bayonet doesn’t fit. The light is a half inch too far back.

 

[enefgee]

Hope it works out for you. Anecdotally some people seem to like swapping the trigger guard for gi ones, apparently to improve function .

That would be interesting with a Type 6 trigger assembly

 

[Claven2]

That would be interesting with a Type 6 trigger assembly

That won't get you to what's being implied without some other bits, like a type 6 slide, transfer bar, etc.

While the bits and bobs aren't that hard to find, I really don't recommend anyone be in possession of those parts along with a carbine at the same time and place. Just saying.

 

[enefgee]

That won't get you to what's being implied without some other bits, like a type 6 slide, transfer bar, etc.

While the bits and bobs aren't that hard to find, I really don't recommend anyone be in possession of those parts along with a carbine at the same time and place. Just saying.

yes, those days are gone.

 

[Claven2]

Frankly, I don’t mind running type 6 slides, but I tend to avoid type 6 magazine housings, just in case. Probably not a real issue, but it’s not worth the potential hassle to me.

 

[enefgee]

Frankly, I don’t mind running type 6 slides, but I tend to avoid type 6 magazine housings, just in case. Probably not a real issue, but it’s not worth the potential hassle to me.

Well, what I'd really like is an M2A1 clone, they were popular with SF Teams in Viet Nam, figuring out how to mount the switch without "mounting the switch" isn't all that easy. Of course I did build an AR with a mil-spec trigger group, too - maybe it's just a personality defect on my part.

 

[Claven2]

Well you can technically have the switch installed without transfer bar and other required components, though it may draw attention.

 

[7.62Nato]

Ive got a faux fun switch on one of mine. I used the disconnect lever pin with the disconnect lever disconnected instead of the stsndard M1 shorter trigger housing pin. This holds the switch in place on the left side as the switch has a slot that mates with the lever pin. I dont have a type 6 trigger housing so was unable to use the selector spring to have the switch move back and forth. I had to use a spacer but its stuck in the Fun position which doesnt look right but the switch is there and in place. Without the spring, in the semi position, you would not be able to get the switch in or it would fall out. Ive had CO's and RCMP look at it during Fish and Game stops. Didnt say anything but might depend who you meet.

 

[Geoff B]

Was the carbine ever registered as restricted? It was reclassified from restricted to non-restricted? There is a FRT entry for a manually operated, non-restricted M-1 carbine? If this is the case, could a carbine not have its gas system deactivated and be reclassified because it is bolt action?

Universal made a pump action M-1 based carbine in .44 Mag.

I bought that rifle from Dave G, back 12 or so years ago when the long gun registry still existed. The RCMP wouldn't complete the transfer until I sent a whole bunch of photos detailing the mods to make it a pump action only.

Sadly, a death in the family put the shooting/ reloading process on the back burner.

It was only when Dave asked about the gun that I remembered that I had it and also had bought some brass, bullets and dies to play with. Now that I'm retired, it's time to get going!