Got Uzi Posted February 19, 2018 Report Share Posted February 19, 2018 Looked at a National Postal Meter M1 last night that has me asking some questions.... It appears to be an early Carbine as it has the push button safety in it. Also it has the standard barrel band, not the barrel band/bayonet lug which suggests it was never reworked. Now for the odd parts-it's in an M2 stock which has no markings but appears to be age appropriate to the gun and it has the adjustable "late type" rear sight instead of the flip up one. Can someone explain these inconsistencies? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadycon Posted February 19, 2018 Report Share Posted February 19, 2018 Standard Mixmaster! Over 90% were arsenal rebuilt or upgraded after the war. They will be found with any number of changes made in the last 70yrs. Carbines are more complicated as far parts go for originality than Thompsons.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Got Uzi Posted February 19, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2018 The other detail I forgot to add was it had a Marlin barrel in it. Kinda figured it was a mixmaster. At $900 is it even worth getting and turning it back to correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherman3 Posted February 19, 2018 Report Share Posted February 19, 2018 (edited) Postal Meter did not make there own barrels. And with most if not all of the companies using parts from other manufacturers what is a correct carbine? Edited February 19, 2018 by sherman3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalbert Posted February 19, 2018 Report Share Posted February 19, 2018 The other detail I forgot to add was it had a Marlin barrel in it. Kinda figured it was a mixmaster. At $900 is it even worth getting and turning it back to correct? That sounds like a good price, but we are going only on your description. "Turning it back to correct" is a subject of differing opinions. I'd get it, post photos, do a Carbine Data Sheet, and then go from there if you want to change anything. David Albertdalbert@sturmgewehr.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HB of CJ Posted February 19, 2018 Report Share Posted February 19, 2018 Collector or shooter? In our case we would be more interested in how the USGI Postal Meter Carbine shoots. Function. Accuracy. Rear site aperture alignment. Head space. Bore. Throat. Crown. For collectors the priorities may vary greatly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Got Uzi Posted February 20, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2018 I'm thinking hard on it but I have to mind my wallet. Saturday I fell into a NICE Winchester 52 Pre A (1928 manufacture) with a R.A. Litschert Spot-Shot 20x scope on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NFA amnesty Posted July 28, 2018 Report Share Posted July 28, 2018 My host National Postal Meter has an Underwood Barrel with 1943 date and ordnance stamp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldtrooper Posted August 23, 2018 Report Share Posted August 23, 2018 My host National Postal Meter has an Underwood Barrel with 1943 date and ordnance stamp.Same with my Postal Meter ... Great little shooter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NFA amnesty Posted August 30, 2018 Report Share Posted August 30, 2018 (edited) My host National Postal Meter has an Underwood Barrel with 1943 date and ordnance stamp.Same with my Postal Meter ... Great little shooterYou have great taste my friend. Love my Postal Meter Edited August 30, 2018 by NFA amnesty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldtrooper Posted September 1, 2018 Report Share Posted September 1, 2018 My host National Postal Meter has an Underwood Barrel with 1943 date and ordnance stamp.Same with my Postal Meter ... Great little shooterYou have great taste my friend. Love my Postal MeterYes ... Fun shooter ... Kind of shocking what carbines go for today. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalbert Posted September 1, 2018 Report Share Posted September 1, 2018 Oldtrooper, I like the photo of your Carbine. Woodpile photos are always a good backdrop. David Albertdalbert@sturmgewehr.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Henley Posted September 19, 2018 Report Share Posted September 19, 2018 I just inherited a paratrooper Postal Meter M1, so was doing some research and saw this good article which answers some of the questions: http://www.bandksalesllc.com/images/Collectors_Guide_M1_Carbine.pdf Robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NFA amnesty Posted September 20, 2018 Report Share Posted September 20, 2018 I just inherited a paratrooper Postal Meter M1, so was doing some research and saw this good article which answers some of the questions: http://www.bandksalesllc.com/images/Collectors_Guide_M1_Carbine.pdf RobertThanks Robert, great info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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