Is it post war?
2007-12-04 08:08:42 · 7 answers · asked by mark d 2 in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
If it is a WW 2 manufactured carbine the barrel will have a date stamped into it just behind the front sight; such as 11-43; meaning November, 1943; with a flaming bomb ordnance insignia. If it doesn't, then it most likely is not a military issue carbine. If it does and you want to locate the manufacturer's marking, you must look behind the rear sight. The late war sights nearly obscure the markings but you might be able to make out:
Inland, or Rock-Ola; or Winchester ; or Saginaw; or National Postal Meter , or Quality Hardware; or IBM
If its marked anywhere else like Plainfield or Universal it is NOT a military issue carbine.
2007-12-06 05:46:49 · answer #1 · answered by Smiley 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Without a better description I can't help you. Look at the receiver. What information is stamped there? What finish does the weapon have? Is it phosphate (a dull gray-olive green) or is it a shiny blue finish?
A genuine G.I carbine will have the following stamped on the top of the receiver just behind the hand guard:
U.S. CARBINE
CAL .30 M1
Several other companies manufactured M1's including Universal Firearms in Hialeah Florida. Their weapons are marked as follows:
UNIVERSAL
HIALEAH FLA.
CAL .30 M1
PAT. 3382766
Let me know if I can be of further help identifying your carbine. I have an extensive weapons collection and library.
2007-12-04 16:33:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 3⤋
Who manufactured it? It should be engraved onto the back-top of the receiver just behind the rear sight......It could be a M1 Carbine or Commercially made after WWII..(Plainfield or Universal brand)
NOTE* The Barrel stamp will only tell you who made the barrel.It will NOT tell you who made the Carbine itself.....
There were (10) major manufacturers that made M-1 Carbines during WWII
Underwood,S.G. Saginaw,Quality Hardware,National Postal Meter,IBM, Standard Products,Inland,S.G. Grand Rapids,Winchester, Irvin Pederson and Rockola
2007-12-04 16:17:38 · answer #3 · answered by JD 7 · 1⤊ 4⤋
go to google, type in m1 carbine manufacture, I did this with my 1a911 45 cal. I'm lucky and had the serial number. gave me date and manufacture plus a lot of other info. Made in 1911 original price $7. Now that's info
Good luck
2007-12-04 16:20:32 · answer #4 · answered by jesse 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋
it will tell you on the receiver behind the rear sight, also you can check the barrel, pull the bolt back and look on the barrel in front of the bolt
2007-12-04 18:38:56 · answer #5 · answered by ChevyGuy 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Look on the top of the barrel right by the front sight.... the month and year will be stamped there.... example..... 3-44 ..... march 1944......
2007-12-04 18:10:59 · answer #6 · answered by Stampy Skunk 6 · 1⤊ 3⤋
There must be more info on the weapon...look on the barrel, and on the receiver.
2007-12-04 16:17:12 · answer #7 · answered by sirbobby98121 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋