Remember, the m1 carbine was designed to replace the m1911a1 in the hands of support troops, machine gunners, etc. Underwood m1 carbine 1944 production harry viezens fine guns. Some of the carbines remained in service or in storage overseas, many others returned home to america, where they were inspected and rebuilt to the updated standards set for the. If you are like me, owning an m1 carbine goes a lot deeper than just owning a firearm. Nearly each and every m1 carbine that was issued for service in ww2 went thru a rebuild process. War department and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. No one doubts it is better than a pistol at any but the shortest of ranges, and.
Many were issued to drivers, tank crews and officers in. More powerful than a submachine gun, it can be considered an assault rifle, despite it firing projectiles considerably less powerful than the stg 44s 7. The development of this new weapon was given an added impetus by germanys successful use of airborne and glider troops early on in world war ii. M1 carbine 10 round magazine marked ai inland type ii. Winchester m1 carbine with m1a1 paratrooper stock m1 carbine mass production. I was retired before my time and feel a responsibility to contribute something worthwhile that benefits folks with a similar interest in the m1 carbine s and recreational shooting. As a wartime project, quantity and speed were both production necessities. All models of the m1 carbine family fired the cartridge, caliber. This one example shows how great the greatest generation truly was. A 30round mag catch was utilized to allow highcapacity magazines. After some use, work began on another variant the m1a1 us carbine, caliber 30, m1a1 which brought about use of a folding metal wire stock. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required.
M1, m1a1, m2, and m3 technical manual tm 91276 military technical manual tm 91276. The worlds most popular and respected author on world war ii firearms presents his most complete examination of the m1 garand and the m1 carbine ever. The book provides a history of the m1 carbines development, manufacture and use during world war ii, as well as through the korean war and the war in vietnam. He spends just the right amount of space going over the early development. The m1 carbine unlike the m1 garand, was fed from detachable 15 round box magazines, and weighed about 5. One in a series of books with general information on military firearms. Arsenal history and combat evaluation, carbine caliber. Dont confuse this book with others, this one is correct. Over a span of just 38 months the first carbines were delivered in june 1942, the last in august 1945 nine primary contractors established manufacturing facilities, tooled up and turned out some six million carbines of all types m1, m1a1, m2 and t3m3. The following books are highly recommended reading on the m1 carbine. M1 carbine magazine pouch 1943 hoff usgi us military. Thompsons book is an excellent overview of the developmental history and use of rifle.
Patton, the m1 carbine is something that will consume you in the collecting of military surplus weapons and ignites a. Historians to this day debate and struggle as to how best categorize the m2 carbine. For further history on the m1 carbines development, modifications, and the aftermarket makers, check out larry ruths threebook series, war baby. Double click on the image to zoom in to that point. M1 garand compete set 6 books scott duff historic martial. Many were issued to drivers, tank crews and officers in battle theaters around the globe.
Being manufactured march, 1944 this is the variation of wwii m1 carbine that would have been in service before the normandy dday. Intended to arm soldiers who need lightweight arms, the pdw is a handy weapon that does not get in the way of other duties, such as driving a tank, manning a radio post or serving as an ammunition bearer. Wartime production by craig riesch, a north cape publications. In 1974 the senior technical editor at the nra contacted edwin pugsley for a technical last testament on m1 carbine history shortly before his death 19 nov 1975. Jun 03, 2008 it was the use of his shortstroke piston in the m1 carbine manufactured by winchester and others, that brought his greatest fame and his nickname carbine williams. It was the use of his shortstroke piston in the m1 carbine manufactured by winchester and others, that brought his greatest fame and his nickname carbine williams. The m1 carbine is a family of weapons consisting of the u. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. The m1 carbine as a round is ballistically effective. The m1 carbine and the story of war hero jack lucas.
The m1 carbine was as much a revolutionary cartridge as it was a rifle. New listing original wwii us nom navy or marine corps usmc m1 carbine magazine pouch boyt44. It provides a history to the changes made overt time, and makes documenting. Carbine into the 21st century published by collector grade publications. M1, m1a1, m2, and m3 technical manual tm 91276 military technical manual tm 91276 contains field and depot level maintenance and inspection instructions for the m1, m1a1, m2 and m3 carbines. The m1 carbine is a shining example of the manufacturing might that the united states displayed during wwii, so a little nonrevisionist history might be in order. Saginaw gear m1 carbine in rare grand rapids production all original carbine harry viezens fine guns 416 myrtle point trail payson, arizona 85541 office. The result was firearm history with inland manufacturing becoming one of the largest gun manufacturers in the us, producing nearly 3 million firearms in less than 5 years.
According to pugsley, the carbine was invented by no single man, but was the result of a team effort including bill roemer, marsh williams, fred humeston, cliff warner, at least. Has history, manufacturers, rare receivers, and part by part markings and time frames via serial number. Autoordnance has been manufacturing commercial m1 carbine replicas since 2005. Oct 05, 2015 the m1 carbine unlike the m1 garand, was fed from detachable 15 round box magazines, and weighed about 5. Mechanical designs of the carbine and working parts were developed by david. Which rear sight was used on an m1 carbine made in march 1943. The m1 carbine was produced in several variants and was widely used by not only the u. Someone wanted some info on m1 carbine maybe this will help. M1 carbines, wartime production, 7th revised and expanded. The rimless case sports the tiniest taper to ensure reliable extraction and feeds nicely through a. This addition was of particular importance for it provided a much more compact and lighter firearm for paratrooper forces already. The book provides a history of the m1 carbines development, manufacture and use.
Canfield 1988, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Canfieldcomplete guide to the m1 garand and the m1 carbine isbn 0917218833 larry l ruth war baby. Home gun parts m1 carbine m1 carbine books and manuals. The m1 carbine formally the united states carbine, caliber. Theyre nice rifles, but they werent designed to improve on the m1 garand. M1 carbine us carbine, caliber 30, m1 semiautomatic. Deemed the greatest single battle implement ever devised by man. The m1 carbine is modeled after the last production model that inland manufactured in 1945 and features a type 3 bayonet lug barrel band, adjustable rear sights, push button safety, round bolt, and low wood walnut stock, and a 15round magazine. Complete guide to the m1 garand and the m1 carbine.
Yours still sports the early fliptype rear sight, push button safety, flat bolt and the barrel band without the later bayonet lug. In 1938 the us chief of infantry requested that the ordnance department develop a carbine or light rifle to be used by service and support troops, artillerymen, machinegun crews, tankers, mortar crews and other troops not needing the power of the m1 garand rifle. In 1938 the us chief of infantry requested that the ordnance department develop a carbine to be used by service and support troops, artillerymen, machinegun crews, tankers, mortar crews and other troops not needing the power of the m1 garand rifle. History, shooting, collecting and more on americas favorite little rifle. M1 carbines, wartime production, 7th revised and expanded edition. The m1 carbine weapon book and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Half as heavy as the m1 rifle, it was quite handy and its fifteen, and later in the war, thirty round magazine gave a fair amount of firepower. Someone wanted some info on m1 carbinemaybe this will help. The m1 and m2 were the only ones to be made in large numbers. The m1 carbine manufactured by the modern day inland manufacturing. The receiver and majority of parts used by inland manufacturing are manufactured by the companies who have been making and continue to make the same receiver and parts for autoordnance carbines.
It is the revised 5th edition and has even more mistakes than the 4 early books. Along with the history, evaluation, assembly, disassembly, operating and maintenance information expected from scott duff publications owners guides, the m1 carbine owners guide includes neverbefore published serial number date tables. Enough for their own carbines, even more for other prime contractors and providing over 400,000 replacement barrel assemblies received the annual armynavy production award for high achievement in the production of war material for their. Intended for officers and rear echelon troops, designed by a north carolina moonshiner, a canadian immigrant and a prominent firearms company, produced by an awakened sleeping giant in greater numbers in a shorter period of time than any other small arm in history, drafted. Its absolutely huge nearly 300 pages packed solid with the kind of useful, handson knowledge that readers have been demanding. A collectors guide to the m1 garand and the m1 carbine by. M1 carbine was arguably the first of the modern class of lightweight personal defense weapons pdw. They were designed to relieve the m1 garand as the primary arm for radio operators, machine gun crews, tankers, artillerymen,forward observers, engineers and others whose primary function was not that of an infantry rifleman, and provide more power, and longer range than the 1911.
The 5th edition was a big mistake as the 4th edition had less errors, the actual photographs of the various parts being described are not the best like the underwood stock with partial amounts worn off like the. Since books tend to be around for many years, especially reference books, parts of this one have the potential of altering authentic history. The only other single wwii item made in greater quantities was the m1 steel helmet. Between june 1942 and august 1945, ten primary contractors and dozens of subcontractors established manufacturing facilities, tooled up, and produced over six million m1 carbines under the.
Sep 14, 2018 the m1 carbine was as much a revolutionary cartridge as it was a rifle. Wwii era battle rifle, short 18 barrel, light weight and handy. Everything you ever wanted to know about the m1 carbine. M1 carbine parts kit including all parts except receiver, barrel and magazine. Click on the name or picture of an item for a larger picture and or more information. It is about owning a piece of history that protected our freedoms and won a world war. The rimless case sports the tiniest taper to ensure reliable extraction and feeds nicely through a steel box magazine.
That interest includes the joy of researching american history and preserving what i can before its all lost in time. During that process, they were torn down into little pieces and rebuilt with thencurrent spec parts. M1 carbine book by nra, very nice, great information us m1. I was retired before my time and feel a responsibility to contribute something worthwhile that benefits folks with a similar interest in the m1 carbines and recreational shooting. History looks back upon the m2 carbine as an anomaly of sorts. A excellent resourse for the enthusist to collector level. The m1 carbine is analyzed and described by its ten manufacturers, model and serial number range. Riverbank armory specializing in m1 carbines, sales, parts and service. The m1 carbine was appreciated, first and foremost, for its weight. The m1 carbine entered operational service in the middle of 1942. The idea was that the carbine gives soldiers an edge over a pistol. The m1 carbine was used by police, too in the 1960s, jim cirillo, from the nypds stake out squad, and author of tales of the stakeout squad, used a nypdissue m1 carbine with g. The m1 carbine was produced in more numbers than any other us small arm in world war ii 19391945. The story of how 10 companies, only one of which was a gun maker, came together to make 6.
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