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February 19, Iwo Jima invasion (landing) began this Morning

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 17:19:07 +0000

The Iwo Jima landing began this morning. My uncle Joe Viverette, landing with his war dog "Devil".

great chance to post photos from that campaign.

Nurse shooting M2 in Vietnam

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 01:51:01 +0000

Saw this pic on Facebook. The author believes this is a nurse shooting on her off duty time. Also, check out her footwear.

30 Round M1 Carbine Magazines

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 02:16:14 +0000

I saw some 30 round magazines recently that had no manufacturer stamping on them towards the bottom of the magazine on the rear spine. Does this mean that they are likely reproductions? They did show some age, wear and use marks but I don't know if that means anything. Thank you for any input.

M2/M2 parts source

Sat, 17 May 2025 14:50:44 +0000

This may have been addressed in an old post, my search didn't turn it up though. I lost the trigger housing pin for one of my carbines and don't have a spare. It's in my basement somewhere, but so are a dozen AR springs that have launched themselves over the years, never turn up. Anyway, in searching for a good source, I stumbled on a post on some forum recommending Sherluk, and even though it was a couple of years old they still list good prices on some otherwise hard-to-find parts. I found lots of sources for the housing pin, but I also lost the plunger for the disconnector spring on my M2, and Sherluk is the only place I could find one. So I thought I'd pass it along in case somebody else has a black hole in their shop that swallows small parts.

Failure to Feed

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 21:18:07 +0000

Bought an Inland Div M1 carbine. The carbine will not feed the next round in mag when fired. I swapped bolts with another carbine and the problem followed the bolt. Used a SY-B 15 round and KCI 30 round in both rifles. What do I need to check?

WTB WW2 C-tip sling.

Wed, 02 Jul 2025 22:37:25 +0000

Just seeing if anyone had a WW2 C-Tip sling for my M1A1 paratrooper for sale before I go grab one off best carbine parts.
Thanks !

Helpful M1/M2 Carbine Links

Mon, 28 Jan 2019 01:55:52 +0000

Based on Jim C 351's prompt, I'm pinning this post as a set of useful links for M1/M2 Carbine enthusiasts.

I do not vouch for the accuracy of content on these sites. The links are provided as a convenience, and my suggestion is for any data to be compared to other reliable published sources.

USCARBINECAL30M1.com

The first link is useful for determining which parts were originally present on an M1 Carbine. You must enter a manufacturer and serial number to return data from the tool.

http://uscarbinecal30m1.com/Parts/PartsList.aspx?action=home

Carbine Club

The following site is a wealth of information on all things Carbine, and is the site of the Carbine Club, which used to publish its information in newsletter form up until 2015.

http://www.uscarbinecal30.com/

The Carbine Club forum is at the following link:

http://www.uscarbinecal30.com/forum/forums.html

Carbine Club Data Sheet

This is the standard data collection tool for reporting the specific characteristics of any Carbine.

http://uscarbinecal30.com/forum/uploads/4/CC_-_DataSheet_rev4__1-1-11.pdf

How to Fill Out a Carbine Club Data Sheet

This is a very useful how to site about filling out the Carbine Data Sheet.

https://www.instructables.com/id/HOW-TO-FILL-OUT-A-CARBINE-CLUB-DATA-SHEET-FOR-AN-M/

U.S. Militaria Forum - Firearms & Ordnance

Charlie Flick is a moderator in this forum, and he is also a member here. He runs a polite forum that often has Carbine content.

http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/forum/66-firearms-ordnance/

CMP M1 Carbine Forum

I include this forum because it can be a source of relevant Carbine information, and was particularly good in the past, when the CMP had M1 Carbines in stock. However, I will say that it can be quite unruly, and a source of considerable misinformation, and one should vet the content appropriately.

http://forums.thecmp.org/forumdisplay.php?f=6

Milsurps.com

This is another resource of forum posts on the M1 Carbine.

https://www.milsurps.com/forumdisplay.php?f=110

If you have other sites that should be included here, please send your suggestion to me at the e-mail address below.

Thanks!

David Albert

dalbert@sturmgewehr.com

“New” M1 Carbines are unpacked from their shipping crate on Saipan - July 1944

Wed, 27 Mar 2024 16:19:48 +0000

Found these photos while looking for photos of my great uncle's unit.

"Rockola" Carbine by Federal Ordnance

Sat, 01 Feb 2025 03:44:44 +0000

I've had the carbine among others in my collection for 30+ years, and a few weeks ago I was negotiating with a potential buyer when I examined it closely and discovered it isn't an original Rockola, bur rather a Fed Ord copy. It is stamped Rockola on the receiver where all US government carbines are, but in very small letters on the side is stamped Federal Ordnance. I had never noticed it before. I'm not a hard core Carbine guy, but have loved the little guns since a boy, so forgive my ignorance. This gun was made long before the newer Inland guns coming out now and I don't remember reading anything about the one. I had another Fed Ord Carbine long since sold but it only had rge Federal Ordnance stamp on it. Anyone know the history of this?

WTB M2 disconnect block

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 02:10:42 +0000

Looking for an M2 disconnector block, type 2 preferably. Anybody got one they'd part with?

Thanks,

Tommy

New member, m2 awaiting form 4

Fri, 13 Sep 2024 12:39:26 +0000

I’ve been a collector of m1 carbines and garands for a few years and recently lucked into finding an m2 for a great deal. It’s a registered trigger housing, and it’s in an older Iver Johnson. It was done by John Stemple. The seller is an older gentleman and just wanted to get back what he paid for it. I’m new to the form 4 world, but think I filled everything out correctly. Mailed it off a few weeks ago, and my credit card was hacked the very next day. I contacted the atf multiple times to try to update payment info, but with no luck. The seller received the paperwork back yesterday saying payment was declined, so I was able to update it then mail it off again yesterday. Now we wait. What’s the general wait time looking like for in state individual to individual with hard copies of paperwork? The trigger housing itself is the registered part. I saw an older thread saying that could be iffy (though others said it was fine). Any updates thoughts on this? Also, any thoughts about keeping the trigger group in the Iver Johnson vs putting it in one of my usgi m1s? I have the option to just buy the trigger group, but may buy the iver to keep one of my usgi from wear and tear. Looking forward to learning from you all!

My New Inland M1 Carbine

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 01:41:55 +0000

Having fun with my new Toy. Picked it up at a well known Firearms Dealer in Vidalia Ga. Then on my next day off, went to the Range.

It came with one 10rd Magazine which seems to not feed right, but luckily I picked up a two original 15rd and one repro 30rd , these worked fine.

Still playing with the sights was alittle high at 50 yards.

I heard these existed, but this is the first I've seen

Tue, 05 Apr 2016 16:25:27 +0000

Here's a registered trigger housing { not one of the seven parts } for sale.

http://www.subguns.com/classifieds/index.cgi?db=nfafirearms&website=&language=&session_key=&search_and_display_db_button=on&results_format=long&db_id=27097&query=retrieval

SPF - Winchester M2 $11,500 OBO

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 07:36:26 +0000

Sold pending funds - back on Sturm 11/20/24

Here Are some excellent photos of the M2 as taken by Alderfer. It is not a factory M2 as Alderfer states; the serial numbers to not match up.

https://bid.alderferauction.com/ui/auctions/109887/13814877

Excellent shooter and that is what it is being sold as.

Asking what I paid, $11,500 and or trades.

Chappy

M2 hammer question

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 01:21:41 +0000

I know that the hammer is one of the '7 deadly parts' making up a M2 conversion kit. Is the M2 hammer different from the hammer found on the semi-auto M1 carbine?

Help with Identifing Parts

Thu, 26 Sep 2024 22:43:14 +0000

Not real sure who makes these parts, they come off the same rifle but I can not find these markings in any book I have for M1 Carbines, I suspect the slide is WRA only because of the single "punch" mark in the center but its a guess at this point. What do ya'll think?

Thanks!

Ricky

M1/M2 Questions

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 01:20:46 +0000

Starting to get into M1/M2’s. I see a lot of reference books mentioned but what do you guys recommend as best overall reference and learning book? Maybe the max of 2 books. Also I see it’s recommended to replace all non usgi parts with usgi parts to ensure proper function. Where do you guys recommend the best place or places to get “Real” USGI parts. Thank you in advance.

M2 Carbine w/Spring Tube

Thu, 13 Jun 2024 15:35:02 +0000

Was watching "Forgotten Weapons" and Ian the Host was at an Auction. The Firearm was an M2 Carbine that he was disassembling to show the unique parts to the M2.

I immediately noticed the Detachable Spring Tube, and was wondering this can't be an Original from the Factory, but a Post War Build or Pre 86 Build.

I thought, wouldn't the Spring Tube possibly burst out the side of the Stock in Full Auto Mode injuring the Shooter??

It would seem the Solid Block Receiver with the Drilled Spring Hole would be safer for the Shooter.

Any thoughts? And has anyone ever seen an M2 with a Detachable Spring Tube???

Screenshot from " Forgotten Weapon" YouTube video

M2 bought

Tue, 03 Jan 2023 21:07:44 +0000

I have agreed to a deal on M2. I have never held a M2 much less worked on one. What do I need to read? What parts should I have on hand to do common repairs?

Are the aftermarket M1/M2 compatible with the USGI carbines?

M1A1 Article

Mon, 01 Apr 2024 00:52:13 +0000

Very good M1A1 article by Jack Bell in the most recent issue of Military Antique Collectors Magazine.

New Production Carbines

Sat, 14 Jan 2023 19:12:25 +0000

Was wondering about the New Production M1 Carbines from places like Inland and Auto Ordnance etc..... are parts interchangeable with Original GI Parts. Had thought about a New Production one after seeing some on YouTube in use....one caught my eye,..M1 Advisor with Paratrooper Stock(M2 Conversion)....Nice but I don't want the NFA hassle, costs, waiting time etc right now.

Anyone own a New Production? Good or Bad experiences ??

My first New Carbine experience was not Good, years ago, early 1980s purchased a brand new Universal Carbine, owned it oh....about a week. Took to the Range and it had constant malfunctions with new Ammo. Tried different Magazines, same problems. Took back to Gunshop next day, his Gunsmith took a look at it, small crack in Gas Block. Money was refunded. I later found out while it looked like a GI Carbine, with a black metal Handguard, parts were not interchangeable with GI, so I wanted know about Interchangeable Parts with these New ones.

Later 1980s had a Quality Hardware for few years, I think that was the name....I do remember one thing, a Detachable Spring Tube.....didn't know till after purchased...fired great. But was told by someone not to rapid fire, the Spring Tube could burst /splinter through the Stock causing injuries, that's why long Drilled Hole on other WW2 Made ones

Anyone ever hear of these Detachable Spring Tubes coming out the side or back of the Stocks. ???.

Thanks.

A strange aftermarket foregrip

Mon, 06 Feb 2023 19:01:41 +0000

https://www.gunsinternational.com/guns-for-sale-online/rifles/military-rifles-m1-carbine/national-ordnance-m1-carbine.cfm?gun_id=102196103

SOLD Larry Ruth Carbine books

Mon, 29 Jan 2024 00:30:05 +0000

Listed with permission

SOLD War Baby! M1 – M2 Carbines, by the late Larry Ruth $250.00

SOLD War Baby II by the late Larry Ruth (missing dust jacket) Last one PRICE REDUCTION $125

SOLD ~~War Baby III M1 – M2 Carbines, by the late Larry Ruth $275.00~~

Free shipping

WTB: L.I. Coded Inland M2 Carbine Selector

Sat, 20 Jan 2024 14:33:55 +0000

I would like to purchase an original L.I. Coded Inland M2 carbine selector switch. Must be in excellent condition.

Interesting USGI Inland M1 carbine that could be in original configuration

Wed, 03 Jan 2024 02:05:25 +0000

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1028701365

I was looking for a host USGI M1 carbine for my registered M2 kit and saw this. I think it is too nice to make it my host gun as it appears to be in original condition or at least period correct, but thought others might be interested if they collect carbines. The pictures are not great but from the description, a very nice condition carbine. Not sure what the serial number is but the date of the barrel would make it either Dec of 43 assembly or early 1944. I am not an expert so not sure on that. For the starting price, looks like a good deal for what you get.

I just started looking for a nice mix master carbine for my m2 kit and sure I find something very soon.