One in a series of books with general information on military firearms. General motors barrel dated 101943 gun is pitted in areas and stick is scratched. Each rifle has a parkerized finish, american walnut stock, 15 round magazine 10 rounds where required by law, 18 barrel, and flipstyle rear sight. There is no single book that covers everything m1 carbine. The m1 carbine stock pouch holds two 15round m1 carbine magazines on the stock, ready to go.
He responded that he has this new m1 carbine book by larson and that it states that qhmc also manufactured their carbines with rsg marked stocks. Shooting gallery books m1 carbine comprehensive guide. Supposedly in the latest edition of gun digest, author r. The text contains 850 pages of glossy, razor sharp images of the m1 carbine. Before c1eaning bore, remove magazine, and pull operating slide to rear and lock in this position by depressing operating slide stop.
M1 carbine owners manual by desert book the fast free shipping. Mechanical designs of the carbine and working parts were developed by david. There are few bad books, but books printed before 1990 tend to be missing details and in some case can be misleading. Buy comprehensive guide to the m1 carbine paperback 2010. The text contains 850 pages of glossy, razor sharp images of the m1 carbine, the m1a1, sniperscope variations, as well as all of the components used during manufacturing right down to the last spring and screw. Nov 19, 2011 of all the m1 carbine collectors collections larson could have used for photo references of original gi parts, to rely on liakos for legitimate g. For the first time ever, an extensive fullcolor comprehensive guide for the historically significant m1 carbine. Also available on amazon or your local book store can order it. The m1 carbine was produced in several variants and was widely used by paramilitary and police forces around the world, and also became a popular civilian firearm after world war ii. May 01, 2017 comprehensive guide to the m1 carbine 3rd edition r. Here you can see real life examples of the parts and markings that are commonly. A reference for collectors, enthusiasts, and dealers, covering the m1 carbine, m1a1 paratrooper, m2, carbine accessories and sniper scopes. When you are ready to look for collector grade carbines you cannot go wrong in investing in this book titled m1 carbine by roger c.
The riesch book on the m1 carbine is good for carrying around at a gunshow, and is a handy reference. Recommended m1 carbine books the carbine collectors club. Larson, 2010 there is a second edition of this book, which is the one i would recommend. The original idea behind the m1 carbine was essentially to replace the 1911. This is the war department basic field manual for the u. Find the m1 carbine magazines that you have been looking for today with numrich gun parts. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. It contains some missing information that my other books did not have. Larson author of comprehensive guide to m1 carbine. Oct 18, 2010 i received my new comprehensive m1 carbine guide today, by r.
I know you never know with qh, but still, it sounds like quite a stretch to me, but then again, im no expert. Dry bore with clean patches after use of nitrosolvent or bore cleaner, and oil. Each autoordnance m1 carbine is a faithful reproduction of the famous military rifles that served american forces beginning in world war ii. That liakos promotes this book above all other m1 carbine books on his website speaks volumes. This book is great to help identify parts on any carbine and verify what is real and belongs. Comprehensive guide to the m1 carbine 3rd edition r. Pete the cat childrens books box set i can read phonics learn to read lot 12. Comprehensive guide to the m1 carbine by roger larson. From the standard issue m1 to the paratrooper m1a1 to our 21 st century version of the m3, every fulton armory m1 carbine is truly a rifle for life, an heirloom to be passed down for the ages. Military surplus m1 carbine magazines for sale numrich gun. If you have a passion for collecting the m1 carbine, this book is for you. Buy comprehensive guide to the m1 carbine by roger larson online at alibris.
Sep 15, 2020 the m1 carbine owners guide, by larry l. Buy comprehensive guide to the m1 carbine paperback 2010 online at an affordable price. Oct 05, 2015 the m1 carbine unlike the m1 garand, was fed from detachable 15 round box magazines, and weighed about 5. We specialize in all military surplus weapons from ak47s, ar15s, mausers, cetme, enfields, uzis, and much more. High to low most popular title manufacturer newest oldest availability 30 per page 60 per page 120 per page 180 per page 300 per page page of 2. I hope i am able to help anyone interested in buying one. Someone suggested we contact roger larson author of a book on the m1 carbine he says hes done thousands of them, and offered to fix mine. Product overview for the first time ever, an extensive fullcolor comprehensive guide for the historically significant m1 carbine.
It is here the page format changes back to a normal book format for the page upon page of contractor codes. Punch the guard assembling pin from its seat by starting it with the small end of the operating spring guide rod held in the right hand. Carbine cartridges have noncorrosive primers and therefore it is not necessary ta use water in c1eaning the bore. Then inspect chamber to make sure that it is not loaded. The companies that manufactured m1 carbine lookalikes as air rifles. I have been into m1 carbines for as long as i can remember. I have been selling gun books for a long time now 34 years and roger larsons m1 carbine book is in my opinion one of the very best books there is. With the largest selection of current and obsolete parts, numrich has a wide variety of military surplus m1 carbine magazines for you to choose from. I have to say, this is a unique book, and im impressed. Its a handy guide, written especially for the collector. All information was verified using the book comprehensive guide m1 carbine by roger larson. Comprehensive guide to the m1 carbine book by roger larson. If you are really into m1 carbines, this the book to have.
This is a thick, 830 page encyclopediastyle reference with over 4,000 detailed identifying color photo closeups of the guns and their various individual components. Comprehensive guide to the m1 carbine by roger larson alibris. May 14, 2020 the m1 carbine was used by police, too. Looking through my m1 carbine book by larson i cant see any slides that would have had the u on the underside of the well. 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. May we present, 70 years later, the fulton armory m1 carbine. We set ourselves apart by supplying unique parts at a good value and standing by our products by offering outstanding customer service. Larson s book m1 carbine 2nd edition and craig rieschs 7th edition for my references. I have been selling gun books for a long time now 34 years and roger larsons m1 carbine book is in my opinion one of the very best books there is for the serious gun collector. They wanted a gun for support troops who were probably not going to end up on the front lines of combat something that was easier to use, more effective, and easier to train guys to use than a pistol.
At the back of the book is a tab called other information which coveres prime and contractor codes with tables to show what prime contractors used what parts codes. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. Lost x playgun my carbine is a saginaw wwii but over on m1 carbine forum they said it was a. The book has 829 pages and over 4,000 color photographs used to verify and validate correctness of the m1 carbine. May 24, 2011 the last tab of weapons covers the m1a1 carbines from page 709 to page 753. Dont confuse this book with others, this one is correct. Winchester m1 carbine with m1a1 paratrooper stock m1 carbine mass production.
Grenade launcher sight jig for 1903 springfield and m1 carbine rifles. It was published by the war department april 23, 1944. Apex gun parts is your source for hard to find gun parts, parts kits, and accessories. A excellent resourse for the enthusist to collector level.
Pocket size synopsis with basic history and maintenance. The book is well designed, has many pictures and should help any carbine enthusiast determine the proper components required for each make of carbine, i. Based upon the over all condition of my rifle it is not likely if it participated in much battle action. The gun digest book of exploded gun drawings is the definitive onevolume resource. Based upon the over all condition of my rifle it is not. I finally got around to disassembling my saginaw carbine in order to get it to all original parts. The m1 carbine formally the united states carbine, caliber. This ibm carbine contains these the following component parts. Why i really like the m1 carbine lucky gunner lounge. A counterculture book on both original and commercial copies of the m1 carbine.
The m2 carbine is the selectivefire version of the m1 carbine, capable of firing in both semiautomatic and fullautomatic. The book comprehensive guide m1 carbine, by author and m1 carbine expert roger larson, with over 4,000 full color photos was used to validate the authenticity of all of this carbines parts by manufacture and type. M1 m2 carbine us military arms auto loading rifles. Use c1eaning rod, which is available from arms deal. The carbine bore can be cleaned only from the muzzle. Book collector bookstore 724 delaware street leavenworth, ks 66048 collector bookstore is a leading specialty retailer of price guides and reference books. They have added a pigtail to be threaded through the sling slot on the stock that will keep the m1 carbine stock pouch from sliding on the stock. This rockola carbine is a second block production gun. Because of the location of the pigtail, this stock pouch comes in righthand or lefthand. The book is well designed, has many pictures and should help any carbine enthusiast determine the. War baby is an absolute need if you are going to go in depth on the m1 carbine and accessories. Has history, manufacturers, rare receivers, and part by part markings and time frames via serial number. Jan 01, 2010 if you are really into m1 carbines, this the book to have.
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