M1 Carbine - Are They Worth The $$$

[smdub]

I'd bet money Paul from the MDTCA has boatloads of original oilers he'd sell. That reminds me, I'm looking for a correct (likely reproduction) sling. I don't have one w/ the snap at the front. RRomig, I'll ask Paul. I'll be seeing him on Sat so it would save you shipping.

 

[RRomig]

I'd bet money Paul from the MDTCA has boatloads of original oilers he'd sell. That reminds me, I'm looking for a correct (likely reproduction) sling. I don't have one w/ the snap at the front. RRomig, I'll ask Paul. I'll be seeing him on Sat so it would save you shipping.

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[54rndball]

M1 carbine not so great. The old 1st Sgt said, "You don't want one of those. I shot a guy in Vietnam with one and he just kept on running."

 

[slsc98]

… Ammo isn't cheap.

So true; and, ^Understatement^

Cant say it’s not available but, not always readily either …

I positively ADORE the .30 cal. carbine (we retain one, the wife’s late WWII Pacific-documented, all original Winchester) , its history, it’s simplicity, it’s light weight, a LOT of wonderful firing line and range memories (that involved surplus ammo by the 5-gal bucket fulls! :-)

Nevertheless, for $2,600, I’d consider a top quality 9mm carbine (it’s the 20th Century .30 cal. carbine after all!) instead … SIG MPX, MBX Extreme or go all in for a JP Custom (<now there’s a carbine to be handed down, generation to generation!)

 

[sxs]

I prefer M1 Garand greatly to the M1 Carbine. That said, I wanted to add an WW II M1 Carbine to the herd just to have one. Last trade I did with Oldcarjunkie was to trade him one of my P08 Lugers for a Winchester M1 Carbine. I really have only test fired it so I can't really speak to how well it shoots. But that would be a tough one to ever let go because of who it came from. And, it is a pretty decent condition one at that.

 

[jimbobborg]

I'd prefer an M-2 but I'm not rich.

 

[teratos]

I'd prefer an M-2 but I'm not rich.

 

[eruby]

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[U.S.SFC_RET]

I have had three at one time or another and like the one that I have presently. These things were built close to eighty years ago so expect the M1 carbine to behave less than stellar. You can't beat them for nostalgia. My bottom line is I wouldn't trust one for home defense.

 

[Blaserman]

Take a Trip to Delaware
First State Firearms
Big sign reads The Gun shop
Lane Carry owns it Better than the old Millers. Matter of fact 2 of the main miller guys work there
They have M1 Carbines all the time

 

[calicojack]

I have an old M1 Carbine from CMP and it does shoot well for the kind of rifle it is but to me it's more of a collector gun. If you want one purely for recreation there's the Fulton Armory (as already mentioned) which is probably the best money can buy. There are other clones like Auto Ordnance or Inland for about half the price.

https://grabagun.com/auto-ord-m1-carb-30cal-15rd-prk-wlnt.html

Auto-Ordnance M1 Carbine Paratrooper 30 Cal 18 Inch 15rd Folding Stock

Auto Ordnance M1 Carbine, Semi-automatic, 30 Carbine, 18" Barrel, Parkerized Finish, Walnut Handguard, Metal Folding Stock, Adjustable Sights, 15Rd, Paratrooper Model AOM150

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Inland M1 1945 Carbine Walnut .30 Carbine 18" Barrel 15-Rounds

The Inland M1 1945 Carbine delivers good performance and precision in a durable and reliable rifle platform. It comes chambered in .30 Carbine with an 18 inch barrel. Features include adjustable sights, a walnut stock, and a 15 round magazine. Buy guns online and .30 Carbine ammo for sale from...

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[Fushigi Ojisan]

My father carried one in the Second World War. He told me his first was Rock-Ola that was traded in for a Winchester when they were updated. It's how I remember and honor him.





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[calicojack]

My father carried one in the Second World War. He told me his first was Rock-Ola that was traded in for a Winchester when they were updated. It's how I remember and honor him.





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Nice! Did you end up getting one of each? Probably not easy to find.

 

[Fushigi Ojisan]

Got the Rock-Ola when the Korean reimports first came back and then took a few years to get all the correct parts before having Fulton Armory re-park it.

Winchester was a Bavarian reimport I left alone because history.

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[calicojack]

OP honestly though, if it were me and I was spending $2600 - see if Fulton Armory will build you an M1 Garand chambered in 308 Win as a short-barreled tanker version!! That would rock.

 

[calicojack]

Got the Rock-Ola when the Korean reimports first came back and then took a few years to get all the correct parts before having Fulton Armory re-park it.

Winchester was a Bavarian reimport I left alone because history.

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Very nice!!