Legally a carbine marked m2 is always a machine gun for national. Army ordnance changed the specifications for some of the carbine parts. The carbines were stamped according to the branch they were in service with. But using a functionally identical 10round magazine not stamped for pistol.
I now have several milsurp rifles including a newly acquired pair of usgi m1 carbines that i would like to shoot. Under the snl system, packaging containing parts were marked with the part number preceded by a code identifying the item the part was for. It says very clearly in the rcmp safety manual given to people. Sadly he can no longer sell magazines in state since anything over 10 round capacity was banned in california on dec. The 7th edition of this bestselling bible of the world war ii m1 carbine has been. M1 carbine 30 round magazines civilian marksmanship. Personal checksmay delay shipping up to 21 days, money orders, visa, master card.
As an example, when the carbine flat bolt was adopted the drawingpart number was c57148. Vintage magazines often hold 10rounds, which was standard for most models issued during wwii. M1 carbine 30 round magazine civilian marksmanship program. It appears that the back sling has been sewn up short by about 14 maybe of an inch.
Items are shipped following day from receipt of payment we accept. Ordnance issued a work order to ordnance personnel servicing carbines to replace all prior magazine catches with the type iii and all shorter safetymagazine catch plungers and spring with the longer version. Ipsc rifle pistol caliber carbine rules, january 2017 2019 edition. All 10 manufacturers swapped parts as needed in order to get the guns built. Complete guide to the m1 garand and the m1 carbine. Find the m1 carbine magazines that you have been looking for today with numrich gun parts. I have a 5back of original gi magazines packed and 953. Are usgi m1 carbine magazines better than the aftermarket. The purpose of this page is to familiarize you with the basic parts that make up a.
These magazines are designed to fit, feed, and function in any m1 carbine that is built to military specifications. Ipsc pistol caliber carbine competition rules jan 2019 edition. Vintage m1 carbine, wwii 10 round, magazine, marked mn national postal meter. Archived from the original pdf on 27 february 2008. Keep shootings m1m2 carbine magazines have developed a fantastic reputation. Find your best price for 30 carbine magazines cheap 30 carbine magazines search engine 2020. From modern glock pistols to classic weapons platforms, kci magazines offer an affordable and rangeready alternative to factory magazines and aging gi gear. A few companies have even produced large drum magazines for the carbine, though these may be hard to find. If your rifle has a single recoil spring it is a us model. I came across this site and have posted the codes here for the 15rnd mags there is more info on the site so i have also included the link. The type iii magazine catch was used as early as january 1944. Saginaw gear usgi 15 rd m1 carbine magazine coded with upside down ksg. The m1 carbine is one of the most controversial firearms ever adopted by the us military, but one thing is for certain theyre an aboslute blast to shoot. This is the war department basic field manual for the u.
Someone wanted some info on m1 carbinemaybe this will help. Magazines are generally new surplus with minor cosmetic exterior rust. M1 carbines were decommissioned and sold without magazines to nra. Guaranteed to fit and function in any milspec m1 carbine, these brand new magazines are a musthave accessory for any m1 carbine enthusiast. These magazines, which share a design with the original military m1 carbine magazine, are designed to hold and feed 15 rounds of. M1 carbine magazine ksg saginaw gear 15rd usgi surplus.
The rifle comes with one fifteen round magazine, a cable lock, and a manual. Not only do their magazines have a great reputation, but they very reasonably priced, and they are backed up by a. What sits at shows now are simply commercial products so marked, commercial products unidentified, and outright fakes. The reason for the changes included improved function andor reliability, and sometimes cost. B circled ive seen some cases that were marked winchester, but packed. My best prize was a fieldfind usgi m1 carbine of rockola manufacture and some rusted allied bayonets. Original blued finish is overall excellent except for some minor surface pitting. M8a1 usgi m5a1 m1 garand bayonet scabbard also fit m3 trench knifes m1 carbine m5 m14 and m16 bayonets ammogarand locking sling swivels 1. Riverbank armory specializing in m1 carbine magazine 15rd and 30rd, sales, parts and service. The designation for the m1, m1a1, and m2 carbines was b028, sometimes shortened to b28. A correct, as built, m1 carbine could be made by inland with parts from other suppliers.
Ayp magazines are marked so that the floor plate is up to read the letters. It is about owning a piece of history that protected our freedoms and won a world war. M1 carbines, wartime production, 7th edition, revised and expanded, by craig riesch. M1 carbine 15rd magazines ammogarand m1 garand parts.
Deemed the greatest single battle implement ever devised by man. Crafted from blued, heattreated steel with chrome silicon internal wire springs and a bolt holdopen follower, these 30round m1 carbine magazines are the classic banana clips made in south korea. Milspec m1 carbine magazine new usgi spec m1 carbine 15. I remember buying my first m1 carbine when i was 18 years old at navy arms in. Harrison, author of collecting the m1 carbine, from whom i picked up a few more makers codes. Two available so select quantity desired when adding to cart only mag on right in pics is available. Winchester contract sw coded m1 carbine 15 round magazines. It was published by the war department april 23, 1944. The m1 carbine was developed to provide better protection to service troops than standard issue pistols, when caught under surprise attack during envelopment movements by enemy forces. Identifying 30 round mags the m1m2 carbine message. In response to numerous requests for clarification on the types and makers of m1 carbine magazines during and after world war ii, here is a brief but as yet incomplete listing of makers stamps usually found on the rear of the magazine, roughly onehalf inch to one inch up from the floorplate.
M1 carbine magazines by keep shooting the savannah. Set 10 us gi magazine rubber dust cover for m1 carbine set of 10 us gi rubber dust covers for the m1 carbine magazine. During ww2, korea, and vietnam, the us government had a number of m1 carbine 30 round magazines manufactured. At recent shows in 20062007, this interested observer has found very few usgi 30 round m1 carbine magazine to buy in any sort of good shooting condition and even fewer collectable ones. We have designed these m1 carbine magazines to perform as good as the military originals, including the utilization of a bolt stop magazine follower. He also edited the american krag rifle and carbine and swiss magazine. The m1 carbine was produced in several variants and was widely used by not only the u. Must not require more than 5 rounds to complete for manual action divisions. If your gun has dual recoil springs you have a universal arms model. All competitor ammunition and their respective magazines and speed loaders must. Wwii fleece lined m1 carbine case with carry strap marked u. The worlds most popular and respected author on world war ii firearms presents his most complete examination of the m1 garand and the m1 carbine ever. Its absolutely huge nearly 300 pages packed solid with the kind of useful, handson knowledge that readers have been demanding.
If you are like me, owning an m1 carbine goes a lot deeper than just owning a firearm. Many parts on an m1 carbine were made by many other companies. How did canadas limits on semiautomatic rifle magazines, set after the ecole. They can usually hold up to 100 rounds of ammunition. With the anticipated arival of an m1 carbine in the next couple of weeks i have purchased some mags and decided to do some digging to see who made them. Sra 953 is there any way of identifying who manufactured these magazines without cutting the beeswax and cosmoline saturated loose weave fabric wrapping. Original blued finish is excellent with minor use marks on one, minor storage spots on other. Booklet m1 carbine, us military tb 2371, 67 pages reprint ordnance field service technical bulletin no 2371 carbine cal. The m1 carbine 30round magazine is an all steel magazine designed for use with the m1 carbine. Sadly, magazines and ammunition for the handly little gun have skyrocketed in price in the last few decades. The m1 carbine is a lightweight semiautomatic carbine that was a standard firearm for the u. The 7th edition of this bestselling bible of the world war ii m1 carbine has been revised and expanded to include new information regarding adjustable rear sights and their period of use, additional manufacturers codes, new information regarding the importance of rebuilt m1. Revised and updated, february, 1998 in response to numerous requests for clarification on the types and makers of m1 carbine magazines during and after world war ii, here is a brief but as yet incomplete listing of makers stamps usually found on the rear of the magazine, roughly onehalf inch to one inch up from the floorplate.
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