*THANKS*

[TRICKSTER]

I am very happy to have this and the other items I found in the old bags. I also have military ammo that was issued to him for I'm assuming this rifle.


I have a 2 questions about the military ammo:

1. can I get in trouble for having military issued ammo

2. " that also have special types of tips


Thanks

Matt

Here is a listing of the most common color codes.
Anything that is a tracer or incendiary is unlawful in California.

Black: AP
Black/Silver: AP Plate Test
Blue: Incendiary
Green/White: Frangible
Green/Tan: Frangible
Orange: Tracer
Red: Tracer
Silver: Armor-piercing Incendiary
White: Tracer, unfinished Frangible

[kurac]

The crossed cannons or the US Ordance department acceptance stamp, the punch marks are to confirm the heat treated parts, the other letters are manufacturer codes. It looks correct and unmolested to me. There are a lot of carbines out there but not a lot that escaped the rebuild/update programs.

[mls343]

You have a very nice carbine there!

[us3]

Here is a listing of the most common color codes.
Anything that is a tracer or incendiary is unlawful in California.

Black: AP
Black/Silver: AP Plate Test
Blue: Incendiary
Green/White: Frangible
Green/Tan: Frangible
Orange: Tracer
Red: Tracer
Silver: Armor-piercing Incendiary
White: Tracer, unfinished Frangible

Thank you very much for the info

I assumed this but wasn't sure with it being so old. I was hoping there would be a C&R thing on the ammo too but I guess not.

I was going to post pics of the ammo but I'll have to find something else to do with it now.

Thanks again for the info

Matt

[us3]

Check out this website:

http://www.m1carbinesinc.com/

Look around for information and email James if you have any questions. He's actually doing a few surveys to help him build his M-1 Database. Good luck! Nice piece.

Hi

I'll take a look, thanks for the link!

Matt

[us3]

The crossed cannons or the US Ordance department acceptance stamp, the punch marks are to confirm the heat treated parts, the other letters are manufacturer codes. It looks correct and unmolested to me. There are a lot of carbines out there but not a lot that escaped the rebuild/update programs.

Cool, thanks for the info

So I guess it's looking like this is the gun that was issued to him with the ammo. (I'll have to check the dates on the ammo now)

I am even more proud and excited to have this now. I had no idea it was considered a collectors piece. This will stay with my family forever if it's up to me.

Thanks for all the input guys

Matt

[TRICKSTER]

Thank you very much for the info

I assumed this but wasn't sure with it being so old. I was hoping there would be a C&R thing on the ammo too but I guess not.

I was going to post pics of the ammo but I'll have to find something else to do with it now.

Thanks again for the info

Matt

Done.

[us3]

Done.

Thank you, I appreciate it!

Have a good one

Matt

[GMG]

Matt,
It looks like you have yourself a winner.............Congrats.
After WWII, the Ordnance Department ordered that all "Type 1" barrel bands and flip sights be replaced with type 3 barrel bands with bayonet lugs and adjustable rear sights.

[us3]

Matt,
It looks like you have yourself a winner.............Congrats.
After WWII, the Ordnance Department ordered that all "Type 1" barrel bands and flip sights be replaced with type 3 barrel bands with bayonet lugs and adjustable rear sights.

Hi Jim

Great info, so I guess this is the rifle that was issued to my Great Grandfather during WW2. (along with the ammo for it that still has his info and the round info on it, I wish I could keep it.......) It's amazing to know this now, I assumed it at the time I received the items but now it's cool to know that this is the rifle and ammo he fought with.

Thanks for the info Jim, and everyone else for the replies

Matt

[realgreenfire]

that is one super clean carbine!

[PEZHEAD265]

Something doen't seem right it has all the early features except it has the flip saftey instead of the push button.The true early models that weren't touched had all 3 features no bayo lug, flip sight and push button safety.The safety was changed because they would mistake it for the mag release or vice versa when under fire.