Larain60 1 Posted May 20, 2010 As many of you know I escaped to PA.... I was in the local fun store the other day and low and behold, a 1942 Inland M1 Carbine, all USGI original parts was on the rack. No pitting or rust whatsoever, and bore was nice and shiny. Stock is in good shape, cartouche visible and no cracks. Borecleaner cleaned a line in the stock where it must have run out but Im gonna refinish (using miniwax antique wood refinishing) and stain the stock with proper color. It is one that had adjustable sights and a bayonet lug added late in ww2 or shortly thereafter. I gave it some thought then asked them to put it on layaway for me. They make it too damn easy out at this store! The barrel was original stamped 12-1942. Original sling as well. Story is an older gentleman in his 80's sold it to the store bc he doesnt want his kids selling it when he dies (suppose he wants hookers and blow while he can haha). Woot - when I get it Ill post pics. Sorry for the delay. Here are the girls. I recently refinished the M1 Garand stock --- and have not yet done the carbine but will soon. The pics dont do the finish justice ... Fairtrimmers oil really made the garand stock nice... its from ~ 1954. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Babaganoosh 192 Posted May 20, 2010 My dad just picked one up from one of the old guys that lives in a retirement community that my sister manages. 100 bucks!!! Unreal. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Larain60 1 Posted May 20, 2010 thats crazy! I was reading and saw pics of a guy who's granddad worked at H&R during WW2 and he was handed down an UNissued M1 carbine, unfired all original. Wonder how his grandpap got that? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray Ray 3,566 Posted May 20, 2010 Damn this state! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GRIZ 3,365 Posted May 20, 2010 I was reading and saw pics of a guy who's granddad worked at H&R during WW2 You sure that was a M1 carbine and H&R? H&R never made M1 carbines, they mae M1 Garands in the 50s. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The_Matrix 105 Posted May 20, 2010 I hate New Jersey. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PK90 3,569 Posted May 20, 2010 I suspect that there are thousands of US Carbines in NJ under beds, in back of closets, in attics and in basement floor joists. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
djg0770 481 Posted May 20, 2010 I suspect that there are thousands of US Carbines in NJ under beds, in back of closets, in attics and in basement floor joists. Nah - they were all lost in boating accidents. :ugeek: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ray Ray 3,566 Posted May 20, 2010 I suspect that there are thousands of US Carbines in NJ under beds, in back of closets, in attics and in basement floor joists. Hmmm, what's under YOUR bed Pauly? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Larain60 1 Posted May 20, 2010 I was reading and saw pics of a guy who's granddad worked at H&R during WW2 You sure that was a M1 carbine and H&R? H&R never made M1 carbines, they mae M1 Garands in the 50s. Now you got me wondering -- I cant find the post but asked for a link. I think I confused it I have an H&R Garand.... Ill post the info and link when I get it. I just looked at photobucket pics of the carbine today it is awesome. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scrap 4 Posted May 20, 2010 I hate New Jersey. :clap: :clap: :clap: :pray: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Larain60 1 Posted May 20, 2010 here is that unissued carbine story with pics. It was an Underwood. here is a link to my underwood, its a bring back from my grandfather.....who was stationed at.....THE UNDERWOOD FACTORY actually he was a machinist for underwood during 43-45.......lol http://s527.photobucket.com/albums/cc354/phillysaier/ nice stuff. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DevsAdvocate 112 Posted May 20, 2010 I suspect that there are thousands of US Carbines in NJ under beds, in back of closets, in attics and in basement floor joists. Along with a few Thompson SMGs as well. Or so the legend goes... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Larain60 1 Posted July 21, 2010 Bump for Carbine and Garand pic. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bulpup 98 Posted July 21, 2010 Call me crazy but I prefer the Garand to the carbine. Of course I would be happy to own both Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
docwalt 1 Posted July 21, 2010 That .30 carbine round is one hot little number. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites