When was my M1 carbine manufactured?
* All dates and serial numbers are approximate *
| All M1 Carbines 1941-45 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Serial # Start | Date End |
| Winchester Repeating Arms Co. | 6 | Dec 41 |
| Inland Manufacturing Division of GM | 6 | Sept 43 |
| Winchester Repeating Arms Co. | 1000000 | Feb 44 |
How old is the M1 rifle?
Garand rifle, also called M1 rifle, semiautomatic, gas-operated . 30-calibre rifle adopted by the U.S. Army in 1936. It was developed by John C. Garand, a civilian engineer employed at the Springfield Armory, Springfield, Mass.
How many M1 rifles were made?
The M1 Garand was made in large numbers during World War II; approximately 5.4 million were made. They were used by every branch of the United States military. The rifle generally performed well.
When was the last M1 Garand made?
May 17, 1957
The last “production” M1 rifle, serial number 6,084,405, was completed on May 17, 1957 and was accompanied by much fanfare—including an appearance by John C. Garand at the ceremony.
What does the M in M1 stand for?
M1 (money supply measure), in economics, a measure of the money supply.
Where is the serial number on an M1 carbine?
The Serial Number for your M1 is on the underside of the M1, below the Manta Drive on the body of the deck itself, near the tail of the board. Locate the serial number engraved into the body of the deck.
What is the value of an M1 rifle?
The only “affordable” M1 carbines these days are the garage sale finds being sold by a clueless widow, or the after-market ones. USGI M1 carbines that have import stamps on them are the best value right now. You can still find them in the $700 range.
Who makes the M1 carbine?
There were 10 main manufactures of the US GI wartime M1 carbine. Models made by Universal Hialeah and Iver Johnson are post war commercial models. M1 carbines made by Universal, normally have the ventilated hand guard and modified bolt.
What is the M1 carbine?
M1 carbine. The M1 carbine (formally the United States Carbine, Caliber .30, M1) is a lightweight, easy to use, .30 carbine (7.62×33 mm) semi-automatic carbine that was a standard firearm for the U.S. military during World War II, the Korean War and well into the Vietnam War.