Actually, it is a "iai" (American Legend) "US Carbine" "CAL 30ML" WWII Commemorative.

 

Seller gave me the original receipt that he paid $399.99 on 10/27/2002 in Kalifornia. He said it was unfired, which I do not believe, but it is in great condition. I gave him what he paid for it plus 1 cent.

 

 

 

I know it is a commercial model, but I got it because of the price, condition, and because I already have a "iai" identical receiver and a complete M1 Carbine Kit. I will be putting my own together from scratch to get the experience and knowledge of the inner-workings of the War Baby.

 

 

 

Who knows, maybe I'll get into manufacturing a "Estrella Ordnance" "NJ Carbine" "CAL 7.62x33".

Nice! I must admit to being severely jealous. Perhaps one day when I'm out of this state...

Paul - Do you use a pull through reamer to set head space on a carbine like is done on a Garand?

 

Good find BTW

I am not sure. I have the gauges and a receiver vise tool. The barrel spins on 45 degrees short of where it should be.

Who knows, maybe I'll get into manufacturing a "Estrella Ordnance" "NJ Carbine" "CAL 7.62x33".

May you become a billionaire if you are able to accomplish this.

 

 

Oh, and nice carbine.

Paul,  

 

You're going to make a model just for us poor bastards?  Your da man.

Nah. I kid.

idk the rules of manufacturing, could you take an m1 carbine, do some modification to it, and then relabel it as an m3 or whatever carbine making it a "new" rifle?

If I had a manufacturing license. I believe that only the original maker and serial number need to remain the same.

Couldn't a FFL contact a company like citadel and have them do a "special run" of a variation with a different name/ model?

Been there. Done that. Auto - Ordnance would not do it.

Lame. I guess they don't want to make money.

james river armory did it with the m14 receivers that they make...I has one