Dating an M1 carbine

kcmarine · Apr 26, 2009

I've "come across" an M1 Carbine, and I'm wondering when it was made. It's a Winchester, has a proof stamp on the buttstock that looks like the Springfield Armory logo, and has a serial number of 6622XXX. What can you guys tell me from the info I've provided? Also, the carbine is in excellent condition.

W L Johnson · Apr 26, 2009

From the title I thought you were going to ask where should you take the M1 Carbine to dinner. :evil:

desidog · Apr 26, 2009

From the title i came here to say that:
It's time to stop kissing, and start f..........

But after reading the OP; I hope you're already in bed!

kcmarine · Apr 26, 2009

Any info you can gather from what I've told you guys?

amd6547 · Apr 26, 2009

1944 to 1945, closer to '45.

kcmarine · Apr 26, 2009

Is there a good chance it's an all original rifle?

huckster · Apr 26, 2009

http://home.att.net/~ra-carbines/history.html

Im283 · Apr 26, 2009

Isn't the date on the barrel just behind the front sight?

It is probably a mixmaster, most
M1's are.

kcmarine · Apr 26, 2009

Id' have to get another look. The barrel seemed to have a "W" on it. I haven't had the opportunity to take it apart, and probably won't... it's not mine. Though I would get to shoot it often.

W L Johnson · Apr 27, 2009

Now that you've had some answers, I just want to say sorry, I couldn't resist. :banghead:

Sunray · Apr 27, 2009

"...a good chance it's an all original rifle?..." Highly unlikely. 99.99% of all carbines were arsenal rebuilt after W.W. II. Weapons techs did not and do not care who made the part. They just grab one from the bin and install it. The carbines advertised as 'all original' were made that way by somebody with too much time and money.

kcmarine · Apr 28, 2009

Hm. Okay. Sounds good guys. Thanks

Doug S · Apr 28, 2009

Dating an M1 carbine

Dating, maybe...but I don't recommend marriage...it's just too difficult to remain faithful to only one M1 Carbine.

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