Are Iver Johnson M1 carbines any good?
The Iver johnsons I have owned have usually been much more accurate than the average G.I. carbines I have owned. As an added bonus the Iver Johsons usually shoot cast rifle bullets very accurately. Just be sure to gas check your bullets and us a good alox lube.
What is the most valuable M1 carbine?
Original, “as built” condition Rock-Ola’s and Saginaw/Irwin Peterson tend to be the highest valued basic M1 Carbines. The much rarer UN-Quality and virtually non existent Commercial Contols M1 Carbines tend to be auction pieces where just about anything is possible.
Did Iver Johnson make M1 carbine?
The only rifles manufactured by Plainfield Machine and Iver Johnson 1975-1983 were their M1 Carbines. The Enforcer model was/is a handgun, not a rifle.
Who owns Iver Johnson?
American Military Arms Corp
Who manufactured the M1 Carbine?
M1 Carbine Production
| Inland Manufacturing Division, G.M.C…… | 2,632,097 | 43.0% |
|---|---|---|
| Winchester Repeating Arms Co……………. | 828,059 | 13.5% |
| Underwood-Elliot-Fisher Co……………… | 545,616 | 8.9% |
| Saginaw Steering Gear Div., G.M.C……….. | 517,212 | 8.5% |
| National Postal Meter Co……………….. | 413,017 | 6.8% |
Is an M1 carbine good for home defense?
Why you Should make the M1 Carbine a Home Defense Gun: Less chance of over penetration and collateral damage. Long guns are more stable in high stress environments (generally) Choice of 10 , 15 or 30 round magazines. Compact size and light weight.
What is the best M1 carbine manufacturer?
I have had personal experience with a wide variety of WWII manufactured M1 Carbines and I will say that in my opinion the most consistent, the most reliable of them all was the Inland. Several others were very good also: Irwin Peterson, Underwood and Saginaw.
How much is an IBM M1 carbine worth?
The carbine alone is about $650, the reproduction canvas case about $5, the magazines about $60, the postwar sling about $15. If the bayonet is with scabbard and has a WWII leatther handle it could be worth about $100.
How much is a World War II 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 size bullet does the M1 carbine shoot?
7.62×33mm
Did IBM make M1 carbines?
IBM only manufactured the “standard” configuration M1 carbine. They did not produce the M1A1 folding stock paratrooper or the select-fire M2 models. Like virtually all of the carbine manufacturers of the period, IBM engaged a large number of subcontractors to make their carbine parts.
Did IBM manufacture guns?
Originally Answered: Did IBM make guns? During WWII, the IBM company made M1 Carbines. Production was approximately 346,500. Like the several other manufacturers, IBM’s guns were well made and very serviceable.
What bayonet was used on the M1 Carbine?
M4 bayonet
What should I look for in a M1 Carbine?
Without going into endless detail, here are some of the main things to look out for, between early and late production M1 carbines.
- The Rear Sights.
- The Barrel Band.
- The stock.
- The Handguard.
- The Bolt.
- The Safety.
- The Sling.
What is the effective range of an M1 carbine?
300 yards
Is the M1 Carbine an assault rifle?
Assault rifles by military definition are selective fire rifles firing an intermediate cartridge. Neither M1 Carbine, or AR-15 are assault rifles since neither have full auto capability. An M 16, or M 4 is an assault rifle.
Can you make a M1 Garand full auto?
The M1 Garand is already a semi-automatic weapon from the start. It can be converted to full auto, but the work must be done by a Special Occupational Tax Class 02 manufacturer (who must first hold a Type 007 or 010 Federal Firearms License as a manufacturer).