Well, I've been wanting an M1 Carbine for about as long as I can remember. I've already aquired battle rifles, and AK's/AR's....So, I wanted something different.
I had searched high and low, and had found a few USGI Carbines. Problem was...They were all a bit more expensive than I was looking to buy right now.
Yesterday, I went to my favorite gunshop and found a non-GI carbine for cheap. It's a Plainfield model made sometime between 64-77 and is completely interchangable with USGI parts. In fact...I disassembled the rifle today and found that it is put together with mostly USGI parts. It may not be a military issued weapon, but it's close enough for a shooter.
The weapon seems to function very smoothly and appears to have seen little use.
I picked it up plus 50 rounds of .30 Carbine ammo for a hair over $200.00 out the door.
If anyone can point me to a good source of M1 Carbine info, it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
I had searched high and low, and had found a few USGI Carbines. Problem was...They were all a bit more expensive than I was looking to buy right now.
Yesterday, I went to my favorite gunshop and found a non-GI carbine for cheap. It's a Plainfield model made sometime between 64-77 and is completely interchangable with USGI parts. In fact...I disassembled the rifle today and found that it is put together with mostly USGI parts. It may not be a military issued weapon, but it's close enough for a shooter.
The weapon seems to function very smoothly and appears to have seen little use.
I picked it up plus 50 rounds of .30 Carbine ammo for a hair over $200.00 out the door.
If anyone can point me to a good source of M1 Carbine info, it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.