Need help identifying M1 Carbine

[JBWJr]

disassemble from the stock. That may uncover markings.

 

[Hayata]

Non-firing movie prop gun?

 

[MILSURP Collector]

Take a picture of the receiver right above the chamber.

 

[MILSURP Collector]

Rear of receiver should have looked like this

 

[palmettomoon]

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Did the chicom’s ever make m1carbine’s ? It’s what the purplish metal and font type reminds me of, although I think the stock is usgi

If I'm not mistaken they did make a clone.

 

[SOGASOGA]

Is it chambered in .30 carbine? The discolored look reminds me of one I saw a few years back in 5.7 spitfire. It was in a commercial stock though.

https://www.johnsonautomatics.com/spitfa1.jpg

 

[Gordylew]

Post war Howa? May have marking under the barrel when removed from the stock

 

[dadx3]

Looks like it has been polished and blued, may be original serial number or not. Recoil Plate is W winchester marked. Barrel Band looks like it may be a cut down Type 3.

I believe it was probably a USGI carbine someone bought cheap in the 50's and sporterized/modified it to their preference.

 

[MBC]

All, I appreciate the replies. I will disassemble and post improved photos when I am able.

 

[cali201]

You may be able to get more info by signing up and posting on the CMP forum, carbines. My guess is that it is a GI carbine with the original serial number removed an a new one it it's place. Rear sight has been altered, but pictures you provided are not good. Also, remove the action from the stock, take pics of trigger housing, bottom of barrel flat, etc. The more pics the better. Lots of carbines over the years have been altered, scoped, bubb'ed, etc. What ever happened to this carbine, if indeed a USGI, has reduced it's value quite a bit. If you want to drive up to Jasper I will break it down for you and give you much more info. Here is a link to the CMP: http://forums.thecmp.org/forumdisplay.php?s=44cce83d129feadd7210700c73477e17&f=6