30 Round M1-Carbine Mag

[martin08]

The 30 round M1-Carbine mags were introduced very late and on a limited basis in WWII, with more widespread use in Korea and with the M2.

I was poking around a gunshow last weekend and found a SEY-stamped (Seymour) hardback 30-rounder, and a BW-stamped (Winchester) 15-rounder.

Nothing really spectacular. But it gives me an opportunity to post some pics of an original excellent conditioned late-war Winchester carbine, and now with a repro sling. Just passing some time on a sunny day.

 

[Palladin]

nice stuff

 

[noddaduma]

I have a 30 rounder that my stepfather had for years. The only marking on it is a stamped "M2"





Never figured out when/where it was made.

 

[K98]

Pricing on these???

 

[martin08]

I have a 30 rounder that my stepfather had for years. The only marking on it is a stamped "M2"

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Never figured out when/where it was made.

That would be the second design called the split-back. Here is a good reference for the M1/M2 Carbine magazines.

http://www.rawles.to/M1_Carbine_Mag_FAQ.html

 

[noddaduma]

Thanks for the reference! Looks like it's a commercial knockoff...which is kind of what I suspected.

 

[the_shootist]

I always enjoy great gun porn...thanks!

 

[martin08]

Pricing on these???

Original hardbacks can be $30 - $100, depending on condition, desire of the buyer and knowledge of the seller. Original 15 rounders $15 - $50 with the same factors, plus the rarity of the markings.

I paid $30 for the pair, with the 15 round mag fully loaded. Got really lucky.

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To see the full-on porn pics of the Winchester carbine, visit:

http://www.northeastshooters.com/vbulletin/threads/265755-Possible-to-Upgrade-Winchester-M1-Carbine