My new carbine

[Paul]

Originally Posted by Cwood

Nice , now go shoot it!!!!!!:do2:

Oh i have, and it was fun! :do2::do2:

[ashylarry]

we bringing that over next time

[Michiana]

Paul;

Look’s like a great carbine you got there. Do you mind me asking what you had to give for it? (IM me if you'd like on that question.) I am looking for another one to rebuild and add to my paratrooper model. I see them going from around $500 up for one in decent condition. If you find a complete one in VG to EX condition I know they are in the $1,000 range or higher. I received mine from an estate and at the time it was converted to .223cal so I started off by purchasing a new barrel and receiver and it just grown from that every time I went to a gun show. This is what I ended up with. Still have the standard stock along with a bayonet, lots of clips and also some of the special tools needed to work on the gun.

Do you like the composite stock look? If you want to get a wood stock for it for a more original look you can find them on line or at the gun shows for a reasonable price. The 30 shot mags have now gotten on the pricy side but I believe I bought mine for around $15 each in the late 90’s. I’m looking forward to the Indy Gun Show to see what there in M1 Carbines.

I am sure you will have fun with it as I do. They are great shooters. Enjoy.

[Paul]

I actually got the gun for free. It was my dad's M1 Carbine. He had 4 and now is down to 3. He gave me this gun because i now have reloading equipment (that he gave me) with dies. One of those dies were for the 30 carbine so he had to give me a gun that shot 30 carbine.

I do like the composite stock look because it goes with my AR15. I would love to get another one now with a wood stock, but there really isnt any point since i will get the ones my dad has when he passes away. I might still try to find an original because it is the gun my grandpa carried in WW2.

[Crystalship1]

I'm still kicking my ace for not buying one or three way back when. Bradis had a room full of them and I remember pawing-over several including some Rockola and Remington/Rand made pieces. :rolleyesedit:

Idiot, idiot, IDIOT!!!!

[Paul]

Originally Posted by Crystalship1

I'm still kicking my ace for not buying one or three way back when. Bradis had a room full of them and I remember pawing-over several including some Rockola and Remington/Rand made pieces. :rolleyesedit:

Idiot, idiot, IDIOT!!!!

Yea, my dad bought them when they were very cheap. His price possession one is the one my grandpa had that is now my dads. He said it was made by a typewriter company and it is all original.

[Michiana]

Originally Posted by Paul

I actually got the gun for free..

Can't beat free. I got mine for free too but by now I must have over $300 in mine not counting tools, etc.

[Crystalship1]

Originally Posted by Paul

He said it was made by a typewriter company and it is all original.

Yep!! From Wikipedia:

"Remington Rand was formed by the merger of the Remington Typewriter Company, Rand Kardex Company, and Powers Accounting Machine Companyin 1927. From its inception until 1958, it was led by founder James Rand, Jr."

AND

Also the "Underwood Typewriter" Company!!!