M1 carbine question

holt2010 · October 18, 2011, 11:49 AM

Hey guys an M1 carbine came in the shop and i dont know what it is. It says U.s carbine 30 cal on the breech and has no other markings besides the serial number. What do you guys think.

Skadoosh · October 18, 2011, 12:14 PM

No stamping on the barrel up near the front sight?

holt2010 · October 18, 2011, 01:11 PM

no there is nothing else

Skadoosh · October 18, 2011, 01:25 PM

Get some detail pictures if possible and post them. Hard to make a judgment without seeing it.

How much $ are they asking for it?

amd6547 · October 18, 2011, 01:34 PM

The manufacturer and serial number on a GI carbine is on the top of the rear of the reciever...it is often covered by the rear sight...

holt2010 · October 18, 2011, 01:47 PM

i found it its a universal thanks guys

Skadoosh · October 18, 2011, 03:38 PM

I'de stay away from it.

Sleuth · October 19, 2011, 05:34 PM

There was also a commercial maker who put their name on the side of the reciever.

And many years ago, Plainfield had some M1 carbines stolen that were sterile - no marks of any kind. The Government notified all the dealers in the area (which is how I found out). It was a contract for "the people who don't exist."

James K · October 19, 2011, 08:05 PM

If the gun is in for repair, it may not be possible to "stay away from it", but be aware that while the first Universals used mostly GI parts, later ones used parts that deviated considerably from the military model and may not be available.

Jim

October 18, 2011, 11:49 AM	#1
holt2010 Senior Member Join Date: December 6, 2008 Posts: 103	M1 carbine question Hey guys an M1 carbine came in the shop and i dont know what it is. It says U.s carbine 30 cal on the breech and has no other markings besides the serial number. What do you guys think.

October 18, 2011, 01:34 PM	#5
amd6547 Senior Member Join Date: May 27, 2006 Posts: 2,313	The manufacturer and serial number on a GI carbine is on the top of the rear of the reciever...it is often covered by the rear sight... __________________ The past is gone...the future may never happen. Be Here Now.

October 19, 2011, 05:34 PM	#8
Sleuth Senior Member Join Date: September 27, 2002 Location: Arizona Posts: 445	There was also a commercial maker who put their name on the side of the reciever. And many years ago, Plainfield had some M1 carbines stolen that were sterile - no marks of any kind. The Government notified all the dealers in the area (which is how I found out). It was a contract for "the people who don't exist." __________________ Sleuth

October 18, 2011, 12:14 PM	#2
Skadoosh Senior Member Join Date: December 13, 2010 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 2,016	No stamping on the barrel up near the front sight?

October 18, 2011, 01:11 PM	#3
holt2010 Senior Member Join Date: December 6, 2008 Posts: 103	no there is nothing else

October 18, 2011, 01:25 PM	#4
Skadoosh Senior Member Join Date: December 13, 2010 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 2,016	Get some detail pictures if possible and post them. Hard to make a judgment without seeing it. How much $ are they asking for it?

October 18, 2011, 01:47 PM	#6
holt2010 Senior Member Join Date: December 6, 2008 Posts: 103	i found it its a universal thanks guys

October 18, 2011, 03:38 PM	#7
Skadoosh Senior Member Join Date: December 13, 2010 Location: Virginia Beach Posts: 2,016	I'de stay away from it.

October 19, 2011, 08:05 PM	#9
James K Member In Memoriam Join Date: March 17, 1999 Posts: 24,383	If the gun is in for repair, it may not be possible to "stay away from it", but be aware that while the first Universals used mostly GI parts, later ones used parts that deviated considerably from the military model and may not be available. Jim