For collectors only, north cape publications 112,348 views. Throw in the history of their development and the heroes that used them and whats not to admire. Dont confuse this book with others, this one is correct. With the advantage of hindsight, it almost seems there were some guns that were just designed for the laterday firearms enthusiast and collector. Wtt brb 2 hole handgaurd for underwood wts type 4 underwood trigger housing stripped wts. The m1 carbine m1a1 shown was one of americas most widely used.
Deemed the greatest single battle implement ever devised by man. Underwood took several months to get up and running, took them 4 months to produce approximately 11,000 carbines but soon after were off and running at full production. Discussion in m1 carbine started by weeyoung, may 30, 2011. Expanded and updated coverage of both the m1 garand and the m1 carbine, with more than twice as much information as canfields previous books on this topic. Plainfield machine company produced m1 carbines from 1960 to 1977. B000h7n8cs, a pocket history of the m1 carbine by robert gibson, guide to collecting the m1 carbine by robert gibson lccn. M1 carbine 15rd magazines underwood iu circled coded type i. Rockola, inland, underwood, npm, ibm nor have i found any reference to an underwood marked with the serial number over a u. Is this correct, and do you have any other information about the israelis use of the m1 carbine. This is a discussion on underwood m1 carbine within the steel and wood forums, part of the rifle forum category. Underwood m1 carbine 1944 production harry viezens fine guns. Given the high volume production, receivers were generally assembled as part of a carbine within a few months after the receiver was serial numbered.
Riverbank armory specializing in m1 carbines, sales, parts and service. Originally supplied with a 15round magazine, the m1 carbine was also able to use the later 30round magazines produced for the m2 over 6 million carbines had been manufactured by 1945, making it the most widelyproduced military arm in u. Patton, the m1 carbine is something that will consume you in the collecting of military. I knew i had an underwood m1 carbine from the markings on the barrel and receiver. This carbine is all correct underwood for this production block. Underwood m1 carbine, nonimport, parkerized 18 wwii semi. This includes 115 round magazine, adjustable sights and bayonet lug. M1, m1a1, m2, and m3 technical manual tm 91276 military technical manual tm 91276 contains field and depot level maintenance and inspection instructions for the m1, m1a1, m2 and m3 carbines.
Which book is best depends on what you want to know. 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. Later a selectivefire version was fielded in an effort to create a more potent weapon. Over a span of just 38 months the first carbines were delivered in june 1942, the last in august 1945 nine primary contractors established manufacturing facilities, tooled up and turned out some six million carbines of all types m1, m1a1, m2 and t3m3. M1 carbine without a clue as to its history, or the history of any m1 carbines. Thompsons book is an excellent overview of the developmental history and use of rifle. Military m1 and m2 carbines were manufactured from september 1941 through august 1945. Another recommended book is guide to collecting the m1 carbine by robert gibson no relation, by the way. Iver johnson bought them out and continued production until the 50 th anniversary models were produced. These variants came late in the war along with the addition of a bayonet lug to accept the m4 bayonet.
Two pictured available, select quantity desired when adding to cart. The details covered in this book will answer any questions you may have on the carbines. Browse all new and used military rifles m1 carbine for sale and buy with confidence from. This book cover field striping, in general, issues with specific variations of the m1 carbine and the m2 carbine. The two most common types of wood used for caliber. While some collectors will spurn mixmaster arms, all of the us m1 carbines pretty much were mixmastered by the us army in 195053. 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.
Our sales staff cannot forecast price or availability of wish list items. Hello, i just bought a sey marked 30 round m1 carbine magazine, it appears to be the hardback sey version of the magazine. Also and i do not know how important or not this may be, we had some factory ammo long cases. M1 carbine cmp forums cmp sales m1 carbine why would some late. Underwood was manufacturing carbines in multiple serial number blocks at the same time, 2nd and 3rd block. I dont have a picture, but if one is needed i can put one up. Buyers took the chance of getting one which had been used as an ice breaker in the chosin reservoir or a new one. How to identify an original m1 carbine, part 1, receivers, types, markings, characteristics duration.
It is about owning a piece of history that protected our freedoms and won a world war. The resulting m1 carbine was a not a shortened version of the standard service rifle but instead a brandnew design chambering a new cartridge. M1 carbine 15rd magazine usgi underwood uu coded type i. Most of these were turned out by companies having no previous experience in firearms manufacture. During wwii underwood produced m1 carbines for the war effort. Mfg between march and april of 1944 or octoberdecember of 1943 per ruthduff book information on b codes is a little unclear. M1 carbine 15rd magazines ammogarand m1 garand parts. M1 carbine being fired during media day at the range, shot show 2015. But if you want an m1 carbine to run mostly flawlessly, you may need to do a little more work, especially if its a gun with a more storied history like this one. Everything you ever wanted to know about the m1 carbine.
A 30round mag catch was utilized to allow highcapacity magazines. If you want to know how to evaluate and select an m1 carbine, or how to determine the date of your carbine s manufacture, these questions are answered in the m1 carbine owners guide. The m1 carbine is modeled after the last production model that inland manufactured in 1945 and features a type 3 bayonet lug barrel band, adjustable rear sights, push button safety, round bolt, and low wood walnut stock, and a 15round magazine. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. Bruce canfields complete guide to the m1 garand and the m1 carbine. Books are now in stock initial shipment received 1017 i have been selling gun books for a long time now 34 years and roger larsons m1 carbine book is in my opinion one of the very best books there is for the serious gun collector.
Division and saginaw steering gear division of general motors, 3 159 309 stuck. Calls or emails about this item will not receive a response. Meter, typewriters underwood, or jukeboxes rockola. Underwood wwii contract m1 carbine 15 round magazines. Mar 01, 2016 how to identify an original m1 carbine, part 1, receivers, types, markings, characteristics duration. Knowing your exact head space is one of the quirky things about the usgi m1 carbine. The m2 carbine was designed to permit both semiautomatic and fullyautomatic fire, allowing a soldier to select which mode of operation he required in the heat of battle. This book is a comprehensive look at one of the most popular us service rifles of the 20th century.
I am trying to determine the correct born on dates but i am not having any luck finding my reciever serial number in the data banks. 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 decision for which receivers would be used for the u. On all of mine the serial number is under the manufacturers name. Eventually numerous manufacturers would combine to produce over six million m1 carbines before the end of the war. Had subcontractors make them receivers, marked, b, s, t, w. Underwood m1 carbine mfr 1943 for sale gunsamerica. Thompson tm1c1 m1 carbine tanker semiautomatic 45 automatic co. This piece of history is a musthave for anyone putting together a genuine ww2 carbine kit. Bruce canfields books are always worthwhile reading for the interested student of history. The m1 was eventually given a selectfire capability and the m2 variant and an infrared nightvision capability as the m3 variant. The m1 carbine was developed as a light rifle, chambered for. Oct 18, 2010 new carbine book posted in the m1 m2 carbine message board. War department and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Carbine models m1, m1a1, or m2 were made well after the receiver was completed as all of these models used the same receiver. Complete guide to the m1 garand and the m1 carbine. Here are some pictures of an m1 carbine made by underwood. The following books are highly recommended reading on the m1 carbine. The original walnut wooodstock has the correct cartouche on the rside of the butt stock ghduff w the ordnance cross cannons and the markings in the sling well. If you are like me, owning an m1 carbine goes a lot deeper than just owning a firearm. Winchester made 828,059, followed by underwood elliottfisher at. This underwood m1 carbine is a used semiautomatic rifle which fires the. The carbine utilised a detachable 15round magazine that could be removed or reinserted at any time. Our family bought a carbine through the nra back in the mid60s.
During its production history, several modifications were made to the initial design. It covers the m1 cabines history, with serial number ranges included, and development, as well as m1 carbine specific upkeep and field maintenance. The history of who made what during the brief 38 months of production is a story that can and does fill a book. Carbine williams for winchester repeating arms, and based upon a gas piston williams. I got craig riechs us m1 carbine war time production book its. The m1 garand complete assembly guide how to build your own m1 garand by walt kuleck with clint mckee the m1 garand serial numbers and data sheets, scott duff the new m14 complete owners guide how to select, configure, operate, maintain and upgrade your own m1a or other m14type rifle by walt kuleck. A few companies have even produced large drum magazines for the carbine, though these may be hard to find. The original gun was designated by the us military as the m1 carbine. A nonimport m1 carbine will be stamped with the maufacturers name and last two digits of the year of production on the barrel. By adding this item to your wishlist, you will be notified automatically via email when this items price has dropped. It has an 18 barrel and parkerized fi for sale by jays guns and accessories on gunsamerica 948565390. Writer marc cammack gives ammoland readers some history on the prestigious m1 carbine family. Shooting gallery books m1 carbine comprehensive guide. Military rifles m1 carbine for sale guns international.
Vintage magazines often hold 10rounds, which was standard for most models issued during wwii. In my opinion they are, with appropriate ammo, hard to beat for a home campsite defense weapon. Has the correct stamped trigger housing and front sight. Among those represented were m1 rifle inventor john garand of springfield. Someone wanted some info on m1 carbine maybe this will help. Might i suggest you find a copy of war baby or m1 carbine design, development and production by larry ruth. This is the third revision to collecting the m1 carbine this updated version is intended to act as a field guide for buyers of guns produced from 1942 through mid 1945.
Underwood m1 carbine the firearms forum the buying. Early universal m1 carbines were assembled from surplus usgi parts except for the receiver which they produced. The carbine is shorter and lighter then the m1 garand rifle, the standard main. The details covered in this book will answer any questions you.
Besides being about the most fun rifle ever, this portable little carbine weighed just more than half of the standard issue m1 garand, coming in at about five pounds versus over nine for the m1 garand. These guns can be just as historically significant as nonimports. If your underwood m1 carbine is all original, the standard catalog of military firearms values it at. It is an original type underwood carbine wall of the correct and matching parts. Larsen this is the most comprehensive guide book ever written on the m1 carbine. In this article mark keefe m1 m1 carbine inland mfg. My research to date says underwood receivers did not start with such a low serial. The shb stock was made for standard products by hillerich and bradsby, the baseball bat makers. The m1 and m2 were the only ones to be made in large numbers. By 1939, underwood had produced five million machines. Bruce canfields complete guide to the m1 garand and the m1. If youve got one that is in more pristine condition, has been very well maintained, kept in a museumlike gun room for most of its lifetime, then its probably going to run a. By the way, there is nothing in particular wrong with imports. The m1 carbine formally the united states carbine, caliber.
A reference for collectors, enthusiasts, and dealers, covering the m1 carbine, m1a1 paratrooper, m2, carbine accessories and sniper scopes. Each author wrote based on their own experiences and opinions during their period in time. The stock has the serial number stamped on the left side. Its heavy forged steel, but ive kept the shipping charge very reasonable. Includes new information on counterfeiting and expanded research in many areas. Collector bookstore is a retailer of new books located in leavenworth, kansas. Page 2 of 2 book is called collecting the m1 carbine and the reisch book is called u. It is in good shape, no rust parkerized a very clean bore marlin barrel, and the rifle shoots well. Oct 05, 2015 writer marc cammack gives ammoland readers some history on the prestigious m1 carbine family. Id noticed the last 4 digits of the serial number were etched on the top of the bolt, and on several other parts. Orig wwii ww2 m1 carbine flash hider marked u underwood.
The m1 carbine is a lightweight semiautomatic carbine that was a standard firearm for the u. This underwood carbine is the last production run for the company. Archive why would some late inlands use underwood barrels. The m1 carbine was appreciated, first and foremost, for its weight. This short stroke piston rifle has enough similarities that it was often called the baby garand what is an m1 carbine. M1 carbine 15rd magazines usgi m1 carbine 15rd magazines. There is no single book that covers everything m1 carbine. Underwood produced what is considered the first widely successful, modern typewriter. I was told that israel was the one that stamped the stock. Developed during world war ii as a replacement for the 1911a1 pistol, the m1 carbine is short and light. Carbine williams who apparently did much of his design work for the carbine while serving time for moonshining.
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