Picked up a new WWII rifle today! :) :) :)

[Clay]

Im pretty stoked! Today I was able to pick up a new rifle, and I blame it all on the WWII D-Day shoot!

Found a National Postal Meter M1 Carbine in my town of all places! After shooting one at the D-Day shoot it was immediately added to my 'must have list'. There are LOTS I dont know about this rifle, so Im out to find out everything I can. Right now my biggest question is where the heck did that sling come from? It has some kind of chinese (or who knows) characters on it??

Anyway, I cant wait to get out and put some lead down range.

Pictures:

 

[SmileDocHill]

Those are standard markings indicating that it has been de-milled and should not be fired for safety reasons..........wait for it.......obvoiusly I am just kidding I have no idea what they mean. I'm a little mean spirited because I am so envious! Nice looking piece of history there. BTW when is the next WW2 shoot. We may have to put one together ourselves.

 

[Clay]

oh, I think it was been reworked at an arrsenal. I think it has a later safety, different stock, wrong barrel band, and later rear sight. Other than that the rest appears to be original USGI.

as for another WWII shoot, all we have to do is find a place/time to have it!

 

[Archbishop]

I'm not sure, but I think that sling is Korean. Might be Japanese, but I don't think so.

 

[shooter521]

I'm not sure, but I think that sling is Korean.

That would be my guess, as well. Lotta carbines were left in-theater after the Korean War; some of those were later re-imported (the so-called "Blue Sky" guns). Does the carbine in question have import marks?

 

[IndyBeerman]

After looking closely at the characters they look to be Korean, and from the look of the insignia it may either be from their Marines or Navy.

 

[redneck919]

did you get the bayonet with it?how many mags?

 

[thej27]

That is a beautiful carbine. I shot mine for the first time yesterday and had a great time. Very accurate and very little recoil.

 

[Clay]

Does the carbine in question have import marks?

Not that I can see. There are no extra markings anywhere on the rifle. Normal markings on most parts, the stock has no marking (which is why I think its been replaced).

 

[Clay]

did you get the bayonet with it?how many mags?

No bayonet. Rifle came with (3) 15 round mags, and (1) 30 rounder. The 15 round mags appear to all be USGI mags as well. I havent found any markings on the 30 rounder to indicate USGI.

 

[Indy_Guy_77]

From my limited experience... USUALLY an "Asian" script that utilizes lots of circles is Korean. But, I've only worked with a few Korean engineers a few times and have seen their native script even less.

But SWEET rifle!!!

-J-

 

[wtfd661]

Congrats, great looking carbine and fantastic find.

 

[Fergy35]

Congratulations!! M1 Carbines rock! They are a blast to shoot. Just wish I had more ammo.

 

[Airwolf]

That is a really nice carbine. Where in the Haute did you find such a piece? I obviously don't know where to look around here.

 

[Clay]

Hoosiertopics.com

basically, just pure luck on my part!

 

[Crystalship1]

Schweet!!!!!

 

[CSK22]

Clay thats tight man! How much did you get it for, I've been looking at getting one as my next purchase.

 

[Clay]

well, how much I paid is my little secret

I find that CMP prices are usually very good compared to the available market, and you can pick up a similar NPM M1 Carbine at CMP for 479 (Rack grade) to $575 (service grade). I would put this one at around a service grade rifle. The finish shows its age, but everything is there and in good shape. Shape lands and grooves, and its a shooter.

I paid less.

 

[indycruzr]

Yes, very nice piece of history there.

Also agree with earlier post, wish I had more ammo for it.

 

[Clay]

I guess Im going to have to order ammo for this thing. NO ONE locally carries any in stock. >:{