98Z5V Posted September 29, 2013 Report Share Posted September 29, 2013 Latest addition to the older rifles in the collection. I actually got this one this summer, but neglected to mention anything about it until now. Busy, or something. I'll tell the story on it later through this thread. It's an IBM Corp M1 Carbine, chambered in .30 Carbine. Both the receiver and barrel are stamped IBM Corp, without additional markings or upgrades, and it's in great shape. I don't think it's been through the depot-level "remanufacture" process, or I'd find a bunch of other markings on it. I'll keep investigating and see what I can dig up. Complete with the oiler at the rear of the sling: Been meaning to get it out to the range the past month, and just haven't gotten the chance with this one. I'll get it out there soon. <thumbsup> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unforgiven Posted September 29, 2013 Report Share Posted September 29, 2013 Thats a bueaty brother.One of the bros had one it was sweet and a soft shooter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imschur Posted September 29, 2013 Report Share Posted September 29, 2013 Very nice specimen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikedaddyH Posted September 30, 2013 Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 Tom do you have a .30 carbine set of dies ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted September 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 No, brother, I sure don't. Gotta start looking. Also gotta start looking for a lever gun, now. I hate only having ONE rifle in a specific caliber... <dontknow> <lmao> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikedaddyH Posted September 30, 2013 Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 I want a levergun in .444Marlin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jgun Posted September 30, 2013 Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 Looks to be in pristine shape, good luck with it. I may have to get one of these to round out the collection. please let us know how it does at the range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planeflyer21 Posted September 30, 2013 Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 No, brother, I sure don't. Gotta start looking. Also gotta start looking for a lever gun, now. I hate only having ONE rifle in a specific caliber... <dontknow> <lmao> Guess who has a set of .30 Carbine dies and no .30 Carbine? Marlin made something in .30 Carbine but can't remember what right now. Ruger has a Blackhawk in .30 Carbine. AMT has an Automag III in .30 Carbine too. Let me know if you want those dies. If I can find them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sketch Posted September 30, 2013 Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 That is a sweet rifle bro! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texas30cal Posted September 30, 2013 Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 Looks great, they are lots of fun to shoot, no dies no worry, I can't find bullets anywhere right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tripledeuce Posted September 30, 2013 Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 Its got the M-2 round bolt, and the "later" issue rear sight. Nice carbine! Respectfully Terry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planeflyer21 Posted September 30, 2013 Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 Marlin M62 Levermatic! Less than 8,000 made. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikedaddyH Posted September 30, 2013 Report Share Posted September 30, 2013 How about some engraving/ laser engraving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted October 1, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 Its got the M-2 round bolt, and the "later" issue rear sight. Nice carbine! Respectfully Terry Terry, that's AWESOME info, brother - thank you! I didn't know there was a difference in the sights or the bolt, outside of the M2 being a select-fire weapon. Mine doesn't have the bayo lug retrofitted on it, but someone used the upgrade kit on it, at some time. This rifle came from my father - and he's still in great health, by the way. He told me he'd pass it down to me, and he gave it to me this summer. I didn't expect it, not now. He did 39 years in the Army, mostly National Guard. When he retired, I went to his official retirement ceremony and change of command, and the dinner the night before. This rifle was a retirement gift presented to him. His first rifle issued was the M1 Carbine, and it was always his favorite, and a bunch of the officers that worked for him knew that. This one means a lot to me - right up there with my grandfathers shotgun. <thumbsup> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unforgiven Posted October 1, 2013 Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 Hope you'r dad enjoys a long healthy retirement brother. :hethan: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
washguy Posted October 1, 2013 Report Share Posted October 1, 2013 (edited) 98Z Sweet piece! get er out to the range and let us know how she performs :) Wash I missed where it was your Dad's....awesome! Edited October 1, 2013 by washguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted December 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 I've got some stuff coming up for this one - stay tuned, soon. I'm knocking down projects one at a time, right now. That damn truck was first, so now I'm moving into the more normal directions again. Nothing I do will be un-reversible... <lmao> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tripledeuce Posted December 5, 2013 Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 (edited) Please rember that the M-1 carbine was desinged to replace the Colt 1911 for those that could not carry or handle the 1911, for whatever reason. So, the round and rifle are really a "pistol" ctg, and "pistol" re-desinged as a Carbine. Expect from it what you would expect from the 1911 .45 at any reasonable range, that being at targets at less than 200 yards, and preferably not over 100 yards. My younger brother and I shot ,literally, thousands and thousands of rounds through our guns. Mostly lead bullets. One Sat a month, he and I , and sometimes a friend or two, would spend the day casting bullets with Lyman 4 cav. moulds. My brother worked part time at a gas station, so we got all the wheel weights we wanted. I could,nt count all the thousands of pounds we went through casting bullets!LOL! We used the Lyman 311410 mould, out of two 4 cav. moulds, also cast .45's and a few 38;s. and, later 44's the 311410 was a 130grain bullet, and we used a max charge of 2400 powder. Respectfully Terry Edited December 5, 2013 by Tripledeuce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Microgunner Posted December 5, 2013 Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 Nice rifle. The M1 carbine is one of my all time favorites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unforgiven Posted December 5, 2013 Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 Bro had one, it sure was a soft shooter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robocop1051 Posted December 5, 2013 Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 (edited) A Hogue stock, picatinny barrel shroud and some fde paint... my buddy turned his M1 carbine into a "mini scout". It's a great shooter! Edited December 6, 2013 by Robocop1051 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
98Z5V Posted December 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 I didn't know Hogue made a stock for this - searching now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Microgunner Posted December 5, 2013 Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 No bubba-ing the M1!!!! Leave it alone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rsquared Posted December 5, 2013 Report Share Posted December 5, 2013 ^^^^ I gotta agree with that. Put it down and go tinker with another AR. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robocop1051 Posted December 6, 2013 Report Share Posted December 6, 2013 I didn't know Hogue made a stock for this - searching now... It's got rough molding lines. It needed to be cleaned up a bit to take off the sharp flashing at the seams. Nothing a bit of elbow grease and sand paper couldn't fix. A little bit of paint and no one will ever think differently about it. I'll see if I still have a picture of when we finished it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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