WW II M1 Carbine .30 Cal.

[IDPA Mike]

Can I get one in, or shipped to MA?
the only thing that seems to make me wonder, is that most have the Bayonet lug attached.
I just like the look, and history.
They do seem pricey though for ones in good condition.

Thanks, Mike

 

[Donvin999]

They are decidedly preban though aren't they? ;-) it would be legal but ask your ffl and make sure he's cool with it... If you find a good deal on one let me know... ;-) lol

 

[Donvin999]

WTS WW2 Winchester US M-1 30 cal Carbine - AR15.COM buy this and stop me from buying it lol

 

[PATRON]

They are pre,pre,pre pre ban and are good to go.

 

[mac1911]

Mike B&K sales in natick had 2 listed for ok prices a while back. Also pack and postal in Lancaster ma. If you can get in there when he is there I'm sure he will have something. With the increase in interest of cmp games like vintage rifle and the carbine class growing M1 carbines are staying or slightly rising in price. If your looking for a shooter import stamp ones go for a little less.
As for legal yes....will any and all sellers ship it to mass. No. I had a hell of a time finding a dealer who would ship it for a seller out of state. Finally found one who at least new the federal laws and enough about mass laws to know the M1!carbine is not anxasult weapon by definition unless its a paratrooper model...but then it don't matter its pre ban.

Also mike there are many that pop up on the CMP forums and generally are priced right and sell fast.

 

[Palladin]

They are pre,pre,pre pre ban and are good to go.

 

[mac1911]

WTS WW2 Winchester US M-1 30 cal Carbine - AR15.COM buy this and stop me from buying it lol

That carbine look almost to good....those cartouches are clean and straight. I would almost say that's a James river armory refinished. If that stock has been around since 43 44 itsxvery nice. Still price isn't far off from norm though.

 

[Zappa]

I remember back in 86', I bought one or $150.
They dealer had crates of them for that price.
Wish I had bought a bunch more.

 

[Palladin]

1966

$17.50 + $2.50 S&H

 

[NickyBangBang]

They are pre,pre,pre pre ban and are good to go.

 

[MoAmmoPlease]

Considering per Guns and Ammo TV that more carbines were produced than Garands you would think there would be a few more around. Might make a nice compact little home defense gun. I do wonder if there is old surplus ammo for them...

 

[seanc]

Considering per Guns and Ammo TV that more carbines were produced than Garands you would think there would be a few more around. Might make a nice compact little home defense gun. I do wonder if there is old surplus ammo for them...

Not a lot of cheap milsurp around any more. Best is to buy components and reload. 30 carb is not cheap any more.

 

[PATRON]

You have to understand many of them are not in this country,and with the help of obumer they never will be.

 

[Zappa]

You have to understand many of them are not in this country,and with the help of obumer they never will be.

This^

South Korea is sitting on a shitload of them, which they don't use anymore.
Technically they're still property of the US taxpayers because they were "loaned" on a lend-lease program.
But King Barry blocked their return to US soil because they're dangerous assault weapons and us mere peons can't be trusted with them.

 

[MJ1]

Lets not forget the million and half + to the south East Asian games of the 1960s. My first job in country was re-issuing containers of M1 and M2 carbines into the great crack of Asia never to be seen again.

 

[45collector]

You have to understand many of them are not in this country,and with the help of obumer they never will be.

Because so many drive-by shootings and mass shooting sprees are done with WWII M1 carbines.

Definitely get your hands on one OP. Like any other milsurp they will dry up eventually.

 

[WallHack]

Carbines are sexxxy rifles, 11/10 would operate in Southeast Asia with. Also would slice off OP's left nut with my Leatherman MUT EOD to get my hands on an M2.

Crap, I thought I was over my Carbine lust and now this thread just made it worse

 

[IDPA Mike]

I just picked up my first one today.
I bought it off a nice gentleman from NES.
I took it to the range right away as usual, first shot fired flawless.
After that I could not get it to fire.
The bullet would not feed into the Breach, They seemed to slide in at a crooked angle and did not feed in straight. Hopefully a good cleaning takes care of all of these issues.
Now off to YouTube to find out how to clean my new rifle
Any comments/recommendations hopefully and willingly accepted
Thanks, Mike

 

[PATRON]

Nice rifle good luck.

 

[IDPA Mike]

Nice rifle good luck.

I found the problem
the extractor is missing a spring. I have to try and find one on line.

I found a place to order repair parts. Now to learn how to take it apart and rebuild.
It seems a little tougher than an AR for servicing

 

[mac1911]

http://candrsenal.com/disassembly-m1-carbine/ good little break down.
Also good info here Rifle Sales - Carbine
Last but not least you can save your self a ton of frustration and get the tool. Bolt Assembly-Disassembly Tool, M1 Carbine I can think of better things to buy with 40$. Tool is not needed but should save you tome and money if you happen to loose any parts that go fling.