It is not a rebuild. CMP Forums > CMP Sales > M1 Carbine > Need help with a NPM ww2 m1 Carbine,serial number on stock, no import marks??? My buddy just picked up an m1 carbine produced by IBM. Upon receipt the original manufacturer's name was crossed out and the final manufacturer's name was added. Carbines in this configuration were designated as the M1A1. A version with folding stock was developed for the airborne troops under the demomination 'M1 A1 Carbine'. It equipped from then on the units of support and support (transmission, artillery, transport, ...). It is an exciting read about the history of the M1 Carbine, the battle between manufacturers to produce the best possible rifle and the details and different models of the M1 Carbine. The M1A1 was specifically designed for airborne troops and the action was the same as an M1 carbine. All of the parts are Inland coded. Springfield M1 production was resumed in 1952 with serial number 4,200,000 leaving a gap of approximately 312,xxx serial numbers Post WWII production totals: (approx.) No monthly range of serial numbers has yet been developed for Post-World War II production of the M1 Garand. Inland Division Of General Motors M1 Carbine 'X' Series Serial Number Description: This Inland has the barrel date of 8-45. M1 Carbine Searches-Irwin Pedersen. The green light was given in 1941 to the various arms manufacturers to launch the competition. The serial number was placed on the carbine receiver during the manufacturing process of the receiver, not when the carbine was finally assembled. Posted: 5/22/2015 6:25:12 AM EDT ... Also, there is no such thing as a 'matching number ' M1 carbine. Joined: Jan 16, 2003 Messages: 292. Manufacturers and reception markings on M1 carbine stocks . Discussion in 'Rifle Country' started by 38snapcaps, Mar 10, 2012. Originally it was planned to equip the USM1 with a firing selector (semi-auto, full-auto). The only serial number is on the receiver. Discussion in 'Rifle Country' started by 38snapcaps, Mar 10, 2012. It has a 4 digit serial number, 9842 with no other markings. View Full Version : Need help with a NPM ww2 m1 Carbine,serial number on stock, no import marks??? It has a L aperture sight, push button safety and no bayo lug. With the stock in a folded position the overall length was reduced to 25.75 inches. In fact, some manufacturers have supplied other manufacturers with breech housings. This book also deals with the M1A1 "Paratrooper" model and the select fire M2 Carbine. : About 5.7% of M1 Carbines made.--M1 Carbines 346,500 (I.B.M., did not make the M2, M3, T3, or M1A1 Carbines)-Serial number blocks assigned by the government:--1st block, serial number: 3,651,520 - 4,009,999 | August, 1943 - May, 1944-Primary stock & hand guard supplier: Rock-Ola, Jamestown Lounge, Lumb Woodworking, Sprague & Cartlton, and Milton Bradley.-Barrel suppliers: I.B.M. On Plainfield Machine M1 Carbines serial numbers G046 through G348 the PMC on top of the rear of the receiver was arced along the line of the bevel at the rear of the receiver. winchester repeating arms company total carbines produced: 828,059 serial number range 6-10 1,000,000-1349,999 ... total carbines produced:346,500 serial number range 3,651,520-4,099,999 saginaw steering gear saginaw (mi) plant The carbine is marked on the front receiver “US CARBINE/CAL 30 M1” and on the rear of the receiver under the rear sight it … Cannon: 457.2 mm 4 stripes on the right side The bore and chamber is in minty condition. The Underwood barrel is dated 12-42. Each Auto-Ordnance M1 Carbine is a faithful reproduction of the famous military rifles that served American forces beginning in World War II. This carbine is an early first block production. Magazine capacity: 15 shots Weight with ammunition: 2.5 kg It shows no sign of ever being fired. Approximate serial number blocks for M1A1s were 42,000 through 850,000 and 5,150,000 through 6,700,00. PDA. Effective range: 275 m. Some pieces have evolved over the period 1941-45. Rate of Fire: M2 on full auto, 650-700rpm If you are interested in M1 carbines, I warmly recommend the book by Leroy Thompson published a few years ago: "The M1 Carbine". Here is a list of the different markings you can find on authentic M1 carbines : Crossed out markings : It is not uncommon to find cases with two manufacturer's names, one of which is crossed out. The commissioning will be done from June 1942. In a goal of simplification the first models were deprived of it (1941-44). -Approximately 228,500 total Carbines were made by Rock-Ola: About 3.7% of M1 Carbines made. Thread Status: Not open for further replies. 'UN-QUALITY' marking: Underwood was one of the companies that made barrels for National Postal Meter. M1 carbine numbers on stock. Serial Number: 4,667,865 Württemberg-Baden, City of Stuttgart Polizei The reading is easy and very interesting. The original WW2 produced rear L-type or ‘flip’ site had no adjustment for windage and had only two elavation settings of 100 or 300 yards. Adopted in late 1941, the “U.S. micrometric machined (Adjustable sight, milled construction). - The 3rd model (194?-??) You will find here a thorough study of the M1 carbine (United States Carbine, Caliber .30, M1) over the period 1941-45. Here is a list of the different markings you can find on authentic M1 carbines : Crossed out markings : Period pictures of M1 carbines with the later adjustable sights are extremely rare, with most M1’s having their sights upgrade to the later adjustable model, post war. Another good book recommendation is "The M1 Carbine: A Revolution in Gun Stocking", written by Grafton and Barbara Cook. Caliber: .30 Carbine. Although The High Road has attempted to provide accurate information on the forum, The High Road assumes no responsibility for the accuracy of the information. We hope this article was useful. We will first discuss the basic concepts, then we will see in more detail the characteristic elements of the M1 carbines of the second war. Operation: Semi-automatic by gas borrowing The Japanese sword names and specificities, The German helmets from 1935 to 1945 (WW2), Guide of the M1884-98 III Bayonet aka "K98 bayonet", The M1 Carbine: A Revolution in Gun Stocking, Saginaw Steering Gear Division. serial numbers, particularly in the range of 2,305,800 to 2,533,400 range. With the stock unfolded, the overall length of the M1A1 was the same as an M1 carbine. To avoid having to cross out the original manufacturer's name and retype the final manufacturer's name, the housings were marked 'Un-Quality'. Springfield Armory: 661,747 (from 1952 – 1956) The rifle was an immediate success thanks to its lightness and maneuverability (it could be held with one hand) and this despite its lack of power. Speed : 607 m/s Universal M1 Carbine Lookup Serial Numbers In Order. Grand Rapids, General Motors. After a year and a half, the choice will be made for the Winchester model and will take the designation of M1 Carbine. Serial numbers were not distinguished between M1s and M1A1s. --1st block, serial number: 1,762,520 - 1,875,039 | November, 1942 - March, 1943 (IP production ended March 27th, 1943, Saginaw (S'G') took over and used left over IP parts. Inland, Winchester, Underwood, National Postal Meter, Quality Hardware, IBM, Saginaw (Michigan, Grand Rapids), Standard Products, Rock-Ola, Irwin-Pedersen, Commercial Controls. Carbine, Caliber .30, M1,” was made in greater numbers than any other U.S. mili-tary small arm during, or prior to, World War II. Stock is marked “SCB”. If you love history and firearms, this is truly an indispensable book! In this book, you will find a lot of information you won't find anywhere else. 03-14-2014, 09:03 AM. M1 Carbine Searches-National Postal Meter. m1 carbine manufactures, serial and production numbers. I am relatively new to the M1 Carbine family...I have broken down my rifle and here is what I know: M1 Carbine NPM (National Postal Meter) Receiver, serial # 4306804 (late 1944 Production) Underwood Barrel-‘ 3-44’ (bomb with flame), seems to sync up with year of NPM Receiver prod date (guessing Type 3 Barrel based on the bomb with flame marking) This example’s serial number of 959,514 shows it was manufactured at the end of the serial range and matches the barrel manufacture date of 9/43. Inland Division Of General Motors M1 Carbine "X" Series Serial Number Description: This Inland has the barrel date of 8-45. Consistent features of the carbines in this range included a two-rivet handguard, narrow barrel band, flip rear sight, and push-button safety. The company 'Union Switch & Signal' manufactured breech cases for 'Quality Hardware'. Visit our US militaria page if you are interested in rare American militaria items. micrometric stamped (Adjustable sight, stamped construction). Those sold by Iver Johnson after the company moved to Arkansas in 1983 have the markings of Middlesex, NJ with the letter A added to the end of the serial number. It was not until 1940 that the Ordnance Corp. accepted the request. Michigan, General Motors, Saginaw Steering Gear Division. In fact, some manufacturers have supplied other manufacturers with breech housings. The selector was introduced at the end of 1944. Mechanically excellent. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. One will note in particular the evolutions on the following parts: -The 1st model (1941-44) in square (Leaf or Flip L-Type Sight) with two positions 100 yards and 300 yards. Between 1941 and 1945, more than 6 million USM1 rifles were produced by 12 different contractors. They were big on stamping serial numbers or rack numbers on the stocks. M1 Carbine Searches-Quality Hardware & Machine Co. M1 Carbine Searches-Rock-Ola Music Co. M1 Carbine Searches-Saginaw Steering Gear(Saginaw) M1 Carbine Searches-Saginaw Steering Gear(Grand Rapids) M1 Carbine Searches-Standard Products. ag385lt4. 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All the other numbers are drawing numbers showing … Also, during an Arsenal re-fit, M1s produced by other manufacturers could be fitted to M1A1s. These were replaced towards the very end of the war by the adjustable sights (milled and stamped) and only by only some manufacturers. This mass production makes the M1 rifle the most produced American weapon during WW2. Following are the serial number blocks assigned to Springfield One stainless steel carbine manufactured during 1991 and mounted in a commemorative Stars and Stripes stock has been observed, the serial number beginning with the AA prefix instead of the standard SS used for stainless steel. Hello, --M1 Carbines 228,500 (Rock-Ola, did not make the M2, M3, T3, or M1A1 Carbines) - Serial number blocks assigned by the government : They are marked 'U' on the bevel. All information is provided "as is" with all faults without warranty of any kind, either express or implied. I have an M1 carbine serial number 2459528 and it has a letter W in a circle below it all behind the rear sight. It is not uncommon to find cases with two manufacturer's names, one of which is crossed out. Since 1938, the US Army has been eager to equip non-combatant troops with a semi-automatic rifle, less bulky, lighter and more maneuverable than the Garand. More than 20 prototypes were then submitted to the US Army. The barrel date is 8-42. You can find it easily online. The M1 carbine (formally the United States Carbine, Caliber .30, M1) is a lightweight semi-automatic carbine that was a standard firearm for the U.S. military during World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War.The M1 carbine was produced in several variants and was widely used by paramilitary and police forces around the world, and also became a popular civilian firearm after World War II. Here is what you need to know to have a coherent M1 at a given date. There are no actual records kept for M1A1 serial numbers and so unfortunately there is no specific way to identify if an M1A1 is original from the serial number alone. 38snapcaps Member. U.S. M1 Carbine Quality H.M.C. Length: 905 mm The carbine's serial number is 35901. Unloaded weight: 2.48 kg on top of the barrel is the letter U and it’s top faces left, foreward of this marking about 2″ is what looks like a bomb and above it to the right is the number 13, above this the letters are hard to … During WWII the M1A1 stocks and parts in the possession of Springfield Armory, whether made by Springfield or another manufacturer, were for use as replacements. Is that a crack or a seam in the stock on the left side there? This carbine's serial number is 1452464. -The 2nd model (1944-??) From what I can tell a 4 digit serial number is pretty rare. 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