Where is the serial number located on an M1 carbine?
The only unusual aspect of the gun is that it has a serial number in the normal location (behind the rear sight), but the same serial number is also stamped in front of the rear sight.
How much is a original M1 carbine worth?
Value of a US M1 Carbine If your gun is still in its original World War 2 configuration, it could be worth as much as $2000, depending on its condition. If it has been rebuilt, $600 to $800 would be average for an M1 carbine in very good to excellent condition.
What is the best ammo for M1 carbine?
30 Carbine ammunition is running low, factory rounds are readily available from various manufacturers. We have tested and ran a lot of ammo through our rifles, Aguila shoots flawlessly, making it the choice ammo for the M1 Carbine.”
Do you need special ammo for M1 Garand?
The M1 does not require special ammunition but ammunition that is the same pressure curve and gas production as M2 Ball.
How far will a 30 carbine shoot?
30 Carbine. 100 yards should be your maximum range and 50 yards is even better. This is especially important when hunting with a pistol chambered in . 30 Carbine, as velocities will be noticeably slower than those obtained from a rifle.
How far can a M1 Garand shoot?
M1 Garand
| U.S. Rifle, Caliber .30, M1 | |
|---|---|
| Action | Gas-operated, rotating bolt |
| Rate of fire | 40–50 rounds/min |
| Muzzle velocity | 2,800 ft/s (853 m/s) |
| Effective firing range | 500 yd (457 m) |
How reliable is a M1 Garand?
The Garand’s reliability has been proven in the real world, on real battlefields, in every condition in which man can survive—extreme cold, snow, mud, rain, extreme heat and humidity.
Is M1 Garand a good rifle?
The M1 Garand service rifle was one of the outstanding American weapons of the twentieth century. Simple, sturdy, and well designed for its time, the Garand gave U.S. Army soldiers and Marines far greater firepower than their enemies—and allies too for that matter.
Why was the M1 Garand so good?
Absolutely. It was as accurate, powerful, and dependable as any other service rifle of its day, and being semi-automatic gave it an immense advantage over bolt actions. A shooter with a Garand is probably going to get eight aimed shots off before a guy using a bolt action gets 3 or 4.
Is the M1 Garand a good hunting rifle?
Still, just because the M1 Garand is considered by most Americans (especially those who have used it) to be one of the greatest combat rifles ever built, doesn’t mean it’s worth a box of C-Rations as a hunting rifle. The M1 Garand is a . 30 caliber gas-operated eight-shot clip-fed, semi-automatic rifle.
Can a M1 Carbine kill a deer?
Up close and with good expanding bullets the carbine will cleanly kill deer.