The design, manufacture, and intended use of the U.S. GI carbines was/is different than those manufactured commercially. However, the standards set by U.S. Ordnance ensured reliability, function, and safety. Also, U.S. Ordnance inspections did not stop once the carbine left the manufacturer....
Check our “Collectors Only” pages for current inventory or email Michael@M1Garand.com for additional manufacturers as we have plenty in stock!Select, Service and Battle Grade Carbines come with one 15rd genuine WWII magazine ( only where permitted by law ), a quality commercial sling and ...
I submitted a post yesterday that has disappeared into the ether. I wanted to advise WWII carbine owners that it is very common to see parts from different manufacturers and component suppliers on original M1s. The government often shifted parts around to keep production on schedule at each plan...
Mag Catch- check which type you have, and any marks on it. Plain or serrated are early types, ones marked with "M" are later. The M2 carbine had a "finger" that extended into the magazine well (to hold the 30 round magazine more securely). Look on the side of the mag catch facin...