jim c 351 Posted October 8, 2021 Report Share Posted October 8, 2021 (edited) Nice M2 on GB, Jim C https://www.gunbroker.com/item/912765765 Edited October 8, 2021 by jim c 351 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangeRanger Posted October 8, 2021 Report Share Posted October 8, 2021 It's an M2 but there's no happy switch and it's listed as a semi-auto.Can an M2 ever be a Title I gun even if some or all of the 7 critical parts have been removed?I thought once an MG always an MG applied? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadycon Posted October 8, 2021 Report Share Posted October 8, 2021 Looks rough to me! Bad sanding job. Barrel band screw. Is it registered??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim c 351 Posted October 8, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2021 I see its ended 13 days early with no bids.Jim C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MG08 Posted October 8, 2021 Report Share Posted October 8, 2021 it is marked M2 it is an MG. Whether it is registered is obvious. Real Rough rifle though. Too bad. real M2s are fairly rare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim c 351 Posted October 8, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2021 Shadycon & MG08,If you two think that was a rough carbine I'd love to see pics of your better carbines.I would be glad to own it if it was registered.Jim C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inertord Posted October 8, 2021 Report Share Posted October 8, 2021 Probably a 1960s DCM / NRA M1 Carbine Sales Rifle. I know of a few who received M2 marked Carbines, long before uncle cared about markings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadycon Posted October 9, 2021 Report Share Posted October 9, 2021 Needs to be "RE SANDED" with a fine grit to get rid of "ALL" the course sanding marks........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim c 351 Posted October 9, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2021 shadycon,we are talking about a military weapon of war, not a Winchester pigeon grade trap gun.Jim C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NFA amnesty Posted October 9, 2021 Report Share Posted October 9, 2021 Looks like a good old carbine to me except for the M2 marked receiver issue of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadycon Posted October 9, 2021 Report Share Posted October 9, 2021 shadycon,we are talking about a military weapon of war, not a Winchester pigeon grade trap gun.Jim C In my opinion someone did a very bad job sanding the stock. It can be cleaned up to look nice. That weapon did not come all scratched up from a poor sanding job from the military. What is wrong with fixing someone else's mistake to make a fine weapon look correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim c 351 Posted October 10, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2021 shadycon,The stock has a visible ordnance acceptance stamp on the right side in front of the oiler cutout.This tells me little or no sanding took place after acceptance.Its a birch stock made by Hillerich or Overton and they did the sanding and staining.I have an identical stock on one of my 6 million Inlands.If you also have such a stock and want to improve, have at it. You might also have the carbine blued while your at it.Jim C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadycon Posted October 10, 2021 Report Share Posted October 10, 2021 Jim C; Picture # 47 is the one I'm referring to. My carbines and spare stocks do not have the cross grain sanding marks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangeRanger Posted October 10, 2021 Report Share Posted October 10, 2021 Those do not look like sanding marks to me. More likely just scrapes from previous hard use. Like Jim I don't think the stock has been resanded much if at all but at some time someone has slapped a coat of way too shiny finish on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadycon Posted October 10, 2021 Report Share Posted October 10, 2021 I guess the only way to know for sure is a personal look,but that will not happen so let's move on. Folks have their own opinions which is good when it does not turn into an argument. Have a nice day! Gene K. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MG08 Posted October 11, 2021 Report Share Posted October 11, 2021 The M2s are on the right end. With the 30 rd Mags. One WIN, One Inland. original , M2 Marked and C&R ( The WIN is an overstamp) the rest are various M1 makers, none import marked, but some have been arsenal rebuilt. I 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim c 351 Posted October 11, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2021 MG08,Very nice collection.The carbine was my first love and I have owned at least one since 1960..When I was a preteen my father took the family to a Sportsman show in Cleveland. The Army or Marines had a display of Korea era firearms.I was only strong enough to lift 2 guns, the 45 and the carbine. I told my father that I intended to own one somedayMy father gave me an Inland when I was 16. Still have it.When I arrived in VN I bought 2 off the record guns from another soldier ,-an M1A1 TSMG and a M2 carbine. passed both on to another soldier when I rotated.Guess I'd better close before I bore you.Jim C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MG08 Posted October 12, 2021 Report Share Posted October 12, 2021 I always like hearing about other's experiences..... pics are even better. I had guys in my Detachment ( I was OIC) in the late 70s early 80s with Bring back stuff from RVN. I am going to guess that there is a lot more in closets than people think. Just in my guys there were several AKs, and a ratty Thompson. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Mills Posted October 14, 2021 Report Share Posted October 14, 2021 Jim, I share your affinity for carbines; bought my 1st one when I was 18, albeit it was a Universal. I sold that a few years later and got an Iver Johnson which I really enjoyed. The fact that you still have that Inland that your father gave you is a great story in itself. And arsenal rebuilds are just 1 instance where parts are swapped out like crazy. Makes it interesting to say the least. Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim c 351 Posted October 14, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2021 Ron,Since you like that story I'll tell you the rest of the story.My father was partners in a 2 man machine back in the 50's.When he needed machines moved in or out he hired a person with a heavy duty truck.One fine day my father was at the truckers, looking at some machines. leaning against the wall in the barn was the barreled action of an M1 carbine.My father was issued a carbine during the War so he recognized it immediately.My father inquired if the carbine was for sale and the trucker said he could have it free.The carbine was missing the stock, hand guard, bolt and magazine. It was covered with very light rust, but no pitting. It is an early Inland, #104,108, and was blued rather than parkerized.After teasing me for a few weeks my father finally gave it to me, and I went to work. I cleaned up the rust and took it to Parker Rust Proof in Cleveland, Ohio, to be parkerized.I bought a bolt and other parts from Numrich Arms. I remember the Bolt cost $2.00 complete. Ended up with a nice looking carbine.When my father died in 1999 I inherited another Inland carbine.Jim C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan K Posted October 14, 2021 Report Share Posted October 14, 2021 I have 10 GI Carbines and an original Inland factory M2. Neat little guns and a handful on full. Some of my favorite centerfires to shoot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxfaxdude Posted October 18, 2021 Report Share Posted October 18, 2021 The M2s are on the right end. With the 30 rd Mags. One WIN, One Inland. original , M2 Marked and C&R ( The WIN is an overstamp) the rest are various M1 makers, none import marked, but some have been arsenal rebuilt. I MG08 - nice collection of M1s and M2s! I always enjoy looking at your pictures! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MG08 Posted October 21, 2021 Report Share Posted October 21, 2021 Thanks - Still working on it - Have an original M1A1 on the way - Inland - although an Anniston rebuild. I will post pics when I get it - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridgeport28A1 Posted October 21, 2021 Report Share Posted October 21, 2021 The M2s are on the right end. With the 30 rd Mags. One WIN, One Inland. original , M2 Marked and C&R ( The WIN is an overstamp) the rest are various M1 makers, none import marked, but some have been arsenal rebuilt. I They look like dominoes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha001 Posted November 25, 2021 Report Share Posted November 25, 2021 I see its ended 13 days early with no bids.Jim C It looks too rough to see any bidding lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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