No, I didn't get one...yet.
I've decided to complete my American arsenal next June with a M1 carbine. To my surprise I did get a little something from Santa which would be about 1/3 of a carbine. I have decided to bank it in advance of this.
Currently the American portion of my collection consists of a 1919 RIA receiver 8/31 Springfield completed M03, and a 6/43 Remington 03-A3. Through the sale of a 1916 Simson & Co. Gew98, I will have a 2/18 M17 Eddystone arriving in the coming week. Through the selling of other assets, I am currently one week into the pipeline for a field grade M1 Springfield Garand, due in the usual 30-60 days (I have asked for a WWII dated receiver). With these rifles representing the most of the major US manufactures, this leaves me only a Winchester to complete the lot.
I am looking a carbine education from NES members. What to look for, what to avoid, etc. What I know is from surfing Gun Boards and noting the descriptions and comparing pictures.
So where do I begin?
MS
I've already found a neat WWII repro accessory package; sling, oiler, and buttstock pouch for $28.
I've decided to complete my American arsenal next June with a M1 carbine. To my surprise I did get a little something from Santa which would be about 1/3 of a carbine. I have decided to bank it in advance of this.
Currently the American portion of my collection consists of a 1919 RIA receiver 8/31 Springfield completed M03, and a 6/43 Remington 03-A3. Through the sale of a 1916 Simson & Co. Gew98, I will have a 2/18 M17 Eddystone arriving in the coming week. Through the selling of other assets, I am currently one week into the pipeline for a field grade M1 Springfield Garand, due in the usual 30-60 days (I have asked for a WWII dated receiver). With these rifles representing the most of the major US manufactures, this leaves me only a Winchester to complete the lot.
I am looking a carbine education from NES members. What to look for, what to avoid, etc. What I know is from surfing Gun Boards and noting the descriptions and comparing pictures.
So where do I begin?
MS
I've already found a neat WWII repro accessory package; sling, oiler, and buttstock pouch for $28.
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