Some M1 carbines

[CoalTrain49]

I have an 43 Inland with a Winchester barrel. Not sure if it's the original barrel or not, probably not. The rifle had a heavily sanded non USGI stock that was cracked. I replaced it with a Boyds and applied 10 coats of tung oil trying to get an original look. It's very light and just doesn't have that used look like most stocks you see on carbines these days. Of course those stocks are 70 years old so the color has changed to from light to dark to almost black in some cases.

No collector value with this one but all the parts are USGI except the stock. I've rebuilt the bolt, replaced all the springs and had it refinished. It's a nice shooter with a 1.5 ME barrel. I also have about 10 original Inland mags and plenty of ammo for it in case I need it for something other than a range gun. I don't own an AR so this will have to do. I'm kind of retro.

 

[CoalTrain49]

Been thinking about putting a new stock on the ole carbine.

Any body have experience with this set?
http://www.fulton-armory.com/stock-and-handguard-set-walnut-new-1-1.aspx

I think Boyds makes those stocks. If you get one make sure it's their best grade. I didn't and now I wished I had. Their std grade is pretty........ lets say plain. Reminds me of tight knot lumber. The stock in my photo is std grade.

 

[GunnyUSMC]

Is the length of pull on that Universal longer than the other two rifles or does it appear that way due to the way the picture was taken?

They are the same just look different in the pic.

 

[Skgreen]

The details area a bit foggy, but as told to me, Dad purchased (3) 1911's, an M1 and an 03 A3, through the NRA, (one way or another), most likely back in the 60's. All were 'armory refurbished'. (IIRC, Dad paid something like $12.50 each for the 11's,,,)

(2) of the (3) 45's were immediately sold to ~Family~. Dad has the rest.

I apologize as I don't have ~specifics~ about the actual firearms themselves, but I have shot all 3..

The carbine is just plain 'fun', works flawlessly, and is in pretty decent shape. As told by Dad, it's not 'shot out', and is somehow more accurate than 'most' (????)

The 03 A3 functions fine and Dad is quite pleased with it's accuracy. (I have not shot it anywhere near even 'moderate' range, so I cannot say one way or another) Dad has fond memories of Coyote and wayward Dogs that were ~permanently dispersed~ with his 03 A3.

The 45 works well enough just as long as he isn't trying to use some SWC 'match' ammo he got from ~the Base~ back when he was stationed in Fort Ord. (Best guess would be late 50's/early 60's)

Kinda pisses me off that he feels a good couple whacks on the picnic table is the way to clear a jam in it, but not much I can do other than tell him 'DON'T DO THAT!" clear it for him, and then buy him some new ammo that feeds well.

I do admit, if / when there comes a time to distribute those (3) firearms between us (3) kids,,, and I could only have (1) the Carbine would be it, as again, to me, it's ~just plain fun~ to shoot!.

 

[CoalTrain49]

Here's my IAI M888. The original stock had a split behind the rear tang screw so I replaced with a select stock from Fulton Armory. Some minor finishing and multiple coats of raw linseed oil and she was ready for the range!

That's a nice stick of wood.

 

[amd6547]

I got my Inland from CMP North Store when they had the big Carbine import 10 years ago. It has a six digit serial, and came in an I-cut rockola stock (the only I-cut stock on the rack that day). It was rehabbed post war, and an Underwood barrel installed. The bayonet came from Norway, via CMP, and the sheath belonged to my Dad...He was a WWII vet, but didn’t use a carbine. I think he used it with a custom combat knife he carried.
The target was shot at 100yds, standing offhand, using Hornady Critical Defense.

 

[NIGHTLORD40K]

View attachment 795137 View attachment 795136 I got my Inland from CMP North Store when they had the big Carbine import 10 years ago. It has a six digit serial, and came in an I-cut rockola stock (the only I-cut stock on the rack that day). It was rehabbed post war, and an Underwood barrel installed. The bayonet came from Norway, via CMP, and the sheath belonged to my Dad...He was a WWII vet, but didn’t use a carbine. I think he used it with a custom combat knife he carried.
The target was shot at 100yds, standing offhand, using Hornady Critical Defense.

Nice shooting, AMD!

I can't understand folks who say they have inaccurate carbines....all 3 of mine are tack drivers. The only thing I can figure is they have loose/poorly fitting recoil plates. The only "accurizing" I've done to mine are fitting the plate and adjusting the barrel float. Oh well.

 

[lemaymiami]

Coal Train.. I'm the opposite of a collector (I'm a user - and if it's not useful for a particular task - it has no value to me at all...) so I have a commercial carbine (a Plainfield)...
The 43 Inland photo you posted looks very good to me, though. Glad to hear it runs right.

 

[Tommygunn]

Nice shooting, AMD!

I can't understand folks who say they have inaccurate carbines....all 3 of mine are tack drivers. The only thing I can figure is they have loose/poorly fitting recoil plates. The only "accurizing" I've done to mine are fitting the plate and adjusting the barrel float. Oh well.

Well, if they are WW2/Korea vets, keep in mind that these weren't precision match rifles, they were used in war, they could have been "folded, spindled, and mutilated" by being dropped, kicked, thrown, used as bludgeons, and whatever.
My carbine is a 1944 Inland, my father liberated it coming back from Korea. I'm lucky, it's in good condition, solid bolt lock up, and groups well. But the dings and scrapes in the stock have a story behind them .... I wish I knew those stories .... but I can only guess.