I hope the info from that source is correct and accurate. Given the high volume production, receivers were generally assembled as part of a carbine within a few months after the receiver was serial numbered. Between june 1942 and august 1945, ten primary contractors and dozens of subcontractors established manufacturing facilities, tooled up, and produced over six million m1 carbines under the. Some of the carbines remained in service or in storage overseas, many others returned home to america, where they were inspected and rebuilt to the updated standards set for the. The commercial copies of the m1 carbine are also discussed. Aug 22, 2019 the weight is phenomenal, and accuracy is impressive for its design type of weapon. Complete guide to the m1 garand and the m1 carbine. A collectors guide to the m1 garand and the m1 carbine by. Patton, the m1 carbine is something that will consume you in the collecting of military. It has so much information that it will allow any carbine enthusiast to dig deeper than they ever thought possible. Shop online for the best selection and prices of 30 carbine rifles at hinterland outfitters.
New listing original wwii us nom navy or marine corps usmc m1 carbine magazine pouch boyt44. Between june 1942 and august 1945, ten primary contractors and dozens of subcontractors established manufacturing facilities, tooled up, and produced over six million. M1 carbines, wartime production, 7th revised and expanded. The weight is phenomenal, and accuracy is impressive for its design type of weapon. The m1 carbine was used by police, too in the 1960s, jim cirillo, from the nypds stake out squad, and author of tales of the stakeout squad, used a nypdissue m1 carbine with g. The m1 carbine and the story of war hero jack lucas. Also found this short little video on the history of m1 carbines.
Beginning in the january 1963 issue of shooting times magazine powder horn in south plainfield, nj began advertising m1 carbines for sale. Mechanical designs of the carbine and working parts were developed by david. A riflemans view a recount of the war in the pacific during world war two. The m1 carbine was produced in more numbers than any other us small arm in world war ii 19391945. I would highly recommend the autoordnance m1 carbine if you are in the market for an m1 reproduction. The military issued soldiers field conversion kits t17 and t18 to easily convert m1s into serviceable m2s.
The rifle was three pounds lighter than the infantrymans m1 garand rifle and offered comparable range and accuracy. M1 carbines, wartime production, 7th revised and expanded edition craig. Canfield 1988, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. M1 carbine book by nra, very nice, great information us. M1 carbine book by nra, very nice, great information us m1.
The bolt on all early to mid production m1 carbines have a flat top. History looks back upon the m2 carbine as an anomaly of sorts. Wwii era battle rifle short barrel and light weight. Dont confuse this book with others, this one is correct. The result was firearm history with inland manufacturing becoming one of the largest gun manufacturers in the us, producing nearly 3 million firearms in less than 5 years. The m1 carbine was used by police, too in the 1960s, jim cirillo, from the nypds stake out squad, and author of tales of the stakeout squad, used a.
The story of how 10 companies, only one of which was a gun maker, came together to make 6. In order to save time in production, later m1 carbines, from mid 1944 onward, utilised a round top bolt, which meant less machining. Historians to this day debate and struggle as to how best categorize the m2 carbine. The m1 carbine of world war ii, such as this example made by winchester, gained great favor and fame among american g. The decision for which receivers would be used for the u. When you are ready to look for collector grade carbines you cannot go wrong in investing in this book titled m1 carbine by roger c. The reproduction m1 carbine from autoordnance is a winner in my book. The book is authored by, recognized m1 carbine authority, larry l. The history of who made what during the brief 38 months of production is a story that can and does fill a book. In 1971 williams donated the contents of his workshop to the n. The m1 carbine was as much a revolutionary cartridge as it was a rifle. The m1 carbine owners guide scott duff historic martial.
Half as heavy as the m1 rifle, it was quite handy and its fifteen, and later in the war, thirty round magazine gave a fair amount of firepower. The m1 carbine was used extensively during world war ii and korea. The most notable of inlands firearm production was the. Despite the name and basic appearance, the m1 carbineofficially the united states carbine, caliber. Each autoordnance m1 carbine is a faithful reproduction of the famous military rifles that served american forces beginning in world war ii.
The m1 carbine was produced in several variants and was widely used by not only the u. In 1938 the us chief of infantry requested that the ordnance department develop a carbine or light rifle to be used by service and support troops, artillerymen, machinegun crews, tankers, mortar crews and other troops not needing the power of the m1 garand rifle. While many carbines were manufactured as m2s the only real difference between the m1 and m2s was the fire control group they belonged to. A excellent resourse for the enthusist to collector level. Ideally, such a book would impart the tips, tricks, pitfalls and.
M1 carbine, and the example he has came off of the production line of general motors saginaw steering gear division. The carbine is shorter and lighter then the m1 garand rifle. More powerful than a submachine gun, it can be considered an assault rifle, despite it firing projectiles considerably less powerful than the stg 44s 7. M1 carbine disassembly and reassembly for all models gunguide gunguides disassembly and reassembly series, m1 carbine guide manual book take down by gunguides jan 1, 2016 4. Feb 01, 2019 american riflemans mark keefe discusses the u. Has history, manufacturers, rare receivers, and part by part markings and time frames via serial number. The book provides a history of the m1 carbine s development, manufacture and use during world war ii, as well as through the korean war and the war in vietnam.
M1 carbine 10 round magazine marked ai inland type ii. The m1 carbine history, shooting, collecting and more on americas favorite little rifle. Bruce canfields complete guide to the m1 garand and the m1. Author leroy thompson tells us the story of the m1 carbine from its inception to todays use. Details about m1 carbine book by nra, very nice, great information us m1 carbine new.
The m1 carbine is analyzed and described by its ten separate manufacturers and various models, with all changes, modifications, and new parts noted by serial number range of use. Americas unlikely warrior the m1 carbine m1a1 shown was one of americas most widely used arms in three major conflicts and a popular lendlease item to allied countries. Also stock up on ammo and gun accessories for your 30 carbine rifle. The development of this new weapon was given an added impetus by germanys successful use of airborne and glider troops early. The m1 carbine was appreciated, first and foremost, for its weight. The book provides a history of the m1 carbines development, manufacture and use during world war ii, as well as through the korean war and the war in vietnam. Deemed the greatest single battle implement ever devised by man. If you are like me, owning an m1 carbine goes a lot deeper than just owning a firearm. It should be noted, that all wwii production m1 carbine bolts were blued and not parkarized. Start reading the m1 garand weapon book 16 on your kindle in under a minute. This is the best book for m1 carbine reference i have found, period. Not to exceed five pounds in weight including the sling. Carbine williams is a 1952 american drama film directed by richard thorpe and starring james stewart.
Another recommended book is guide to collecting the m1 carbine by robert gibson no relation, by the way. M1 garand compete set 6 books scott duff historic martial. Information from larry horner indicated production was slow and sporadic the first couple years as nahman and his partners acquired the various parts and manufacturers for not only their m1 carbines but also the other guns they intended on selling. Color cover, mylar protective sheets on front and back, comb binding. Excellent metal, very good condition wood, with one mag. M1 carbine magazine pouch 1943 hoff usgi us military. The carbine had to meet the following basic requirements. In 1938 the us chief of infantry requested that the ordnance department develop a carbine to be used by service and support troops, artillerymen, machinegun crews, tankers, mortar crews and other troops not needing the. The carbine utilised a detachable 15round magazine that could be removed or reinserted at any time. The m1 carbine was developed as a light rifle, chambered for. In 1938 the us chief of infantry requested that the ordnance department develop a carbine to be used by service and support troops, artillerymen, machinegun crews, tankers, mortar crews and other troops not needing the power of the m1 garand rifle. While at winchester he helped develop the m1 carbine on the eve of world war ii. Studler, chief of the small arms development branch of the office, chief of ordinance was one of the driving forces behind the carbine.
The m1 carbine by leroy thompson, 9781849086196, available at book. The m1 and m2 were the only ones to be made in large numbers. Pocket size synopsis with basic history and maintenance. It is about owning a piece of history that protected our freedoms and won a world war. It all makes for another fine book and if you are interested in. The m1 carbine is analyzed and described by its ten manufacturers, model and serial number range.
Carbine models m1, m1a1, or m2 were made well after the receiver was completed as all of these models used the same receiver. Delivery times may vary, especially during peak periods. Oct 05, 2015 others praised the m1 carbine such as john george author of the book shots fired in anger. The rimless case sports the tiniest taper to ensure reliable extraction and feeds nicely through a steel box magazine. Just about every website or book i have read or looked at the serial numbers and number of. The garand is still used by drill teams and military. Others praised the m1 carbine such as john george author of the book shots fired in anger. Along with the history, evaluation, assembly, disassembly, operating and maintenance information expected from scott duff publications owners guides, the m1 carbine owners guide includes neverbefore published serial number date tables. The book contains 40 charts and 215 photographs, and fourteen drawings. Each rifle has a parkerized finish, american walnut stock, 15 round magazine 10 rounds where required by law, 18 barrel, and flipstyle rear sight. A counterculture book on both original and commercial copies of the m1 carbine. Might i suggest you find a copy of war baby or m1 carbine design, development and production by larry ruth.
The m1 carbines, carbine barrels, and surplus m1 carbine parts were conspicuously absent, as were any further greeley arms ads afterwards. History, development, selecting the rifle, disassembly, assembly, inspection, cleaning, zeroing, and much more. The film follows the life of its namesake, david marshall williams, who invented the operating principle for the m1 carbine while in a north carolina prison. The m1 carbine formally the united states carbine, caliber. With the advantage of hindsight, it almost seems there were some guns that were just designed for the laterday firearms enthusiast and collector. This book charts the complete story of the weapon, from its design, to its operational history and its impact upon warfare. Johnson introduced a version of the m1 carbine called the spitfire that fired a 5. It was never officially named after its inventor, it was the united states rifle, caliber. I highly recommend this publication for anyone who wishes to find out the history and manufacturers of parts that are assembled into any given carbine. Military rifles m1 carbine for sale guns international. John c garand designed the rifle that came to be known as the m1 garand in 1932. The m1 garand owners guide, readers have asked for a book that would help guide them through the assembly of their m1 garand. The confusion lies in the fact that both are called m1 but this dates back to the u. Im trying to search records for m1 carbine, inland sn 5077355 mtom22 jun 12, 2018 2.