Iver Johnson M2

[wv1928]

I have and Iver johnson M2, an orginal gun. Everywhere i have checked Iver Johnson never made a M2. On subguns another

person is trying to sell a "Paratrooper Iver Johnson" with a folding stock. Who was making these guns and putting the name

" Iver Johnson " on the reciever. I know is no conversion as far as I can tell. Check out sub guns a take a look at the one posted

there and give me some opinions. thanks.

[jim c 351]

WV,

I've seen many Iver Johnson M2 carbines for sale on Sturm and subguns.

I don't think they are scarce.

Jim C

[wv1928]

No, not scarce but information on the machine gun part in almost non-existant. Not enven on the carbine site. I even tried Iver johnson web site and still

nothing.

[jim c 351]

WV,

If my memory is correct, many years ago, Iver Johnson bought both Plainfield and Universal. I think I.J. closed the Universal operation and moved to the Plainfield location before going out of business for good. I seem to remember this plant was in Arkansas.

I can't remember if the 1986 gun law had something to do with their demise or if it was the large number of carbines imported from Korea or maybe the assault rifle ban.

Maybe someone with a better memory can comment.

Jim C

PS, Plainfield M2 carbines are very common.

Edited August 19, 2013 by jim c 351

[wv1928]

Hay Thanks ! That is the most information I have gotten in years.. Thanks again....

[jim c 351]

WV,

Here's a bunch more info.

Jim C

 

http://www.m1carbinesinc.com/carbine_ij.html

 

http://www.m1carbinesinc.com/carbine_IJb.html

Edited August 20, 2013 by jim c 351

[wv1928]

Thank you kindly. I hadn't found this site for some reason. Thanks again. Charlie

[Bill DeShivs]

IJ even made the Enforcer pistol in an M-2 version.