Surplus M1 Carbines - this will be interesting

[Colt556]

I have a Winchester M1 Carbine, and Inland M1A1 Paratrooper and a Ruger Blackhawk in 30 Carbine. All are pretty fun to shoot. The rifles the 30 cal is pretty tame but in the Blackhawk it’s pretty danged loud!

 

[ghitch75]

Passed on one of those in the LGS for $500 a few months back due to not having a bunch of disposable cash at the time. I already kind of regret it...if I end up with a carbine, I'm REALLY going to regret it!

they are a little hard to find i feel your pain....

 

[ghitch75]

Automag 3

you have one?.....im sure that is a hoot to shoot!!!

 

[ghitch75]

I have a Winchester M1 Carbine, and Inland M1A1 Paratrooper and a Ruger Blackhawk in 30 Carbine. All are pretty fun to shoot. The rifles the 30 cal is pretty tame but in the Blackhawk it’s pretty danged loud!

yes mine is a boomer too!!!!

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Passed on one of those in the LGS for $500 a few months back due to not having a bunch of disposable cash at the time. I already kind of regret it...if I end up with a carbine, I'm REALLY going to regret it!

Awhile back, I got out of AR's altogether (back in now) and I wound up trading all my 5.56 ammo to another INGOer for his 2K rounds of 30 carbine ammo. I'd kind of like to have one of the revolvers too!

 

[Leadeye]

you have one?.....im sure that is a hoot to shoot!!!

Yes and you're right it is fun to shoot, loud ,but fun.

 

[ghitch75]

Yes and you're right it is fun to shoot, loud ,but fun.

i'll have to keep my eyes open for one....

 

[BigRed]

As far as I know it's only used in the M1 carbine and there's also at least one revolver (Ruger I believe) chambered for it. SGAmmo has had Korean surplus ammo in stock for quite awhile. New manufacture is also available, but like most everything else now, not all that easy to find.

240 Round Pack - .30 Cal M1 Carbine 110 Grain FMJ Ammo on Stripper Clips - Korean Military Surplus | SGAmmo.com

2x120 Round Bandolier of Korean Military Surplus .30 Cal M1 Carbine 110 Grain FMJ Ammo on Stripper Clips For Sale

www.sgammo.com

And S&B commercial (for a buck a round).

50 Round Box - 30 Cal Carbine Sellier Bellot 110 Grain FMJ Ammo - SB30A | SGAmmo.com

SGAmmo.com, bulk ammo sold by the case at the best lowest prices for sale anywhere online

www.sgammo.com

I may have about a half dozen 50cal cans filled with loose ball ammo in the flavor. I came across somebody that was trying to get rid of it because "there isn't much that it can be used in".

Um....OK....Let me help you out!


Hornady makes a round that works for deer. It is tougher to find now than it used to be.

 

[Hulberr]

I have a post war civilian National Ordnance M1 Carbine, it's all military surplus parts except the receiver. But I am interested to see what Midway prices these at.

 

[r3126]

I have accumulated 12 M1 carbines over the years, at least one of every manufacturer. I follow the forums concerning the carbine on a regular basis. Depending on the manufacturer, condition and originality of parts, the prices can run from about $1200 to $2000 (and up) on non imported rifles. Currently, like import marked rifles run several hundreds dollars less (don't ask me why). Postwar commercial productions (despite USGI parts) run even less than the import marked rifles. That all being said, this is a chance to own a piece of war production history. I will also venture a guess that the price point will be expensive!

 

[DadSmith]

I'm definitely down for one of these if I'm able to get one. I hope they have at least 100,000 or they won't last long

 

[indyjohn]

I'd love to have one. One of the few pictures I've seen of my grandpa's time in the Marines is of him holding an M1 Carbine. I'll have to see what sort of price they bring.

Same here. My dad was 384th FAB 6th Army, so he didn't carry a Garand. I have a pic of him at Camp Houze before going over holding a carbine.

 

[Expat]

I put my name on the mailing list. Thanks.
I have one that I got from CMP. I wouldn't mind picking up another one or two.
My dad got to use the '03 instead of them fancy guns.

 

[teddy12b]

I got the email and was instantly excited. Then I realized how excited I was about the 1911's that were coming back to the CMP and what a deal I'd hoped those would have been. I'd love to get my hands on one of these rifles, but I don't think they're going to be priced where I'd be interested. I'm going to guess they'll be at least $1,000. I miss the days of a service grade M1 being available from the CMP for $500 or less. I missed the boat.

 

[laf]

I put my name on the notify list. I'm expecting $1000 and up depending on manufacturer. I like they're etched instead of roll marked on the barrels. I've got a Blue Sky marked that probably came from Isreal based on sling and stock markings I paid $800 for back in 2016. Wasn't selected for the carbines that came out from CMP a couple years ago.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Classic has refurbished USGI carbines now. Prices range from 1500 - 1700. Might give some kind of idea what these will be priced at when they arrive.

Military Surplus Rifles For Sale - ClassicFirearms.com

www.classicfirearms.com

 

[4651feeder]

If I had to choose between the Ruger, AMT or this as sidearm to the carbine; it would be this.

 

[Floki]

Classic has refurbished USGI carbines now. Prices range from 1500 - 1700. Might give some kind of idea what these will be priced at when they arrive.

Military Surplus Rifles For Sale - ClassicFirearms.com

www.classicfirearms.com

keep in mind the gun you order from classic is not the one you get. it will look like it went through a wood chipper

 

[DoggyDaddy]

keep in mind the gun you order from classic is not the one you get. it will look like it went through a wood chipper

I've actually had good luck with them myself, but I've heard the horror stories. Guess I've just been fortunate.

 

[Tims87gn]

Thanks for the heads-up. I've resisted getting into another calibre, but since my grandfather carried one while with the 283rd FAB in Europe, I may have to try to get one!