damn, mi carbine was too dirty. it was geting stuck at the range and made me look bad, i'll tell the boys it was my dirty fault for being a pig. got it all sorted out now. thanks a lot.
This video brought back some memories. This rifle was issued to all of us in Air Force Basic Training, up at Sampson Air force Base in New York. We all had to field strip this rifle, Blindfolded and then put it all together again, blindfolded.
Then on the rifle range, I recall that I has done better than just 'sharpshooter" and went ahead to achieve almost an Expert rating. I was just shy of a point or two short of achieving that.
@SalPedi I too was at Sampson, hit Geneva Sat. nites, served in Korean War from 1952-1954, and the M1 did just fine for us. I got a sharpshooter medal, and thank you for the memories.
I just purchased an M1 carbine stock in hopes of buying one to put into it. After really looking at it i noticed that the top handguard has no rivit holes and that if put on the rifle, the action would not be showing on the left side of the gun like most M1 carbines would, it also has no sighting groove. can you help me with this problem, the only real problem is that the handguard would not show the action and would be wood touching wood throughout the whole thing,
Thanks for posting this vid. I've got an Auto Ordnance carbine on lay-away. Granted it's not an original but I wanted something I didn't have to feel guilty about shooting. I've been wondering how to take it down to all of its constituent parts so was trying to get an idea of it prior to getting the weapon in my hands. nice looking weapon you've got there too! :)
It's a pistol caliber carbine so the cartridge it fires doesn't generate the pressures or forces that a full sized rifle caliber does...not even a moderately powered one like the SKS.
The design is robust enough that it made it through the last few years of WWII and some 60 or so years in the service of the Italian military and police and is still in excellent condition, works without a hiccup and still has mostly original parts.
@sailorcurt Wanted to say thank you for the tutorial. I just used it field strip and clean a 60-something year old M1 Carbine that my great-uncle brought back from his time overseas. I'm amazed at well it's held up, and have no worries about putting some rounds though it at the range. Next up is the trigger assembly!
@GhostInTheShell09 yes the M1 carbine is a lighter version of the M1 that shoots a .30 caliber round compared to the M1 Garands .30-06 round to put it simply
If you are looking for a restore M 1 Carbine or M 1 Garand I know someone who does just that. I paid $1050 for my Garand and $850 for my carbine. Both in Excellent condition. Let me know if your interested
very good video i learned alot thank you i wouldnt take less than 850.00 for mine inland barrel and saginaw reciever made in 43 plus i put a stolla wein gba 1956 sling on mine so your'e really looking at about 1000,00 or a little more
@CharlieDoan Different strokes for different folks. I've got an SKS too. Check my channel for a series on doing an SKS trigger job. Anyway, the only thing about the M1 Carbine that's more complicated than the SKS is the bolt...other than that, I'd say they're comparable in complexity...and the M1's Trigger is MUCH better than the SKS out of the box. But...like I said, different strokes for different folks. I don't know that there really is a "better" or "worse", it's about what you like.
Hello - How much do you figure a M1 Carbine in relatively good condition is worth today? I may have the possibility of doing a trade for one. I have 3 handguns & I will see if this will be on interest. Thx. Sincerely, JAMES.
@buzzclark: The easy answer is anywhere from about $500 to $2500 depending on what it is. If it's go all its original, matching WWII parts and is in really good condition, it could be worth a bunch. If it's not in original WWII condition, rearsenaled at any point, has mismatched parts, isn't in good condition, etc etc etc it wouldn't be worth as much.
It all depends on what you've got. Best bet would be to take it to a collector for an appraisal.
Great vid, however no one on the internet/youtube shows how to assemble/reassemble the trigger and housing. I just recently received my Universal M1 Carbine from my grandfather and can strip it almost as easy as my AR15. But when I disassembled the trigger housing I can't seem to remember how to reassemble it. The original directions aren't much help, Universal mixed things up a bit stapling pages here and there. Can you help please?
@iceqube77: Happy to help. I never did a video about it, but I did do a blog post. Youtube doesn't allow links in comments, so copy the below into your browser address bar, then replace [dot] with . and [slash] with / and hit go. That should take you to the post.
How hard of a push is it to release the bayonet lug and such through the spring clip? I'm trying to push it in and it doesn't seem to wanna give. I'm trying to get access to the chamber because my bolt pin popped out when I accidentally pushed the bolt forward when it stuck back.
I generally have to use a screwdriver or other tool to push the clip in far enough to release the band. Also, it can help to twist the band a little as you're removing it.
@druisteen1: All of the CMP rifles are original WWII manufacture, although most of them were possessed by foreign militaries for some period of time.
Mine is an Inland, manufactured in September 1944 and probably saw action in both WWII and Korea before being sold to Italy for use by their military. Not all parts are original, but it is an original rifle, not a copy.
woah! mine is worth that much! its by far my favorite gun and last time i shot it the bolt broke up the slide. where can i get a new bolt!?? any help would be greatly appreciated
Thanks for posting this. I inherited an M1 Carbine from my grandfather in 1996. He never shot it, and I only shot a few times since I got it. It had NEVER been cleaned. I didn't know how. I bought the U.S. Army manual, but that was confusing as hell. I watched your video as I disassembled and cleaned my weapon. My gun's a little different from yours when it comes to that "trigger pin" part. Mine wasn't made like that. But you got me where I needed to go and back together again. :)
No. The M1 Garand shoots .30-06. it is a full sized battle rifle. the M1 Carbine is basically a pistol caliber carbine that shoots a proprietary round called, fittingly, ".30 carbine". .30 carbine is a straight walled cartridge that's similar in performance to the .357 Magnum.
Field strips are self-explanatory. I've never seen an M1 carbine drop a magazine. They always require a pull. They are simple and even cheaper than $200 to fabricate, since most are built with suprlus parts. I bought a used inland for $80 The only thing wrong with it was the stock had been painted black and the extractor spring stud was jammed inside the bolt because it was backwards. I just sanded, restained and a reversed the extractor stud.
Depends on what you want. Generally between $800 and $1200 for WWII/Korean war era rifles, but I've seen beat up ones for as low as $600 at gun shows. I think CMP was selling them for about $500 but their site is giving me a 404 error so they may be out.
Auto Ordnance makes a repro that has a pretty good rep that sells for around $900
okay i just bought a stock for a m1 carbine for $20 in very good condition and i think its from the Korean War. in the inside of the handgrip it shows a 10. how much wold it cost to buy all of the neccesarry parts?
You have to look around. Someone is always trying to get rid of something. Don't buy gun parts online, because they are always expensive since the sellers are just fishing for customers.
The short stroke piston system used in the M1 Carbine was invented by a convict who learned the trade in prison and became known as David "Carbine" Williams, but he was released from prison years before the M1 Carbine, and its cartridge, were designed. In fact, Williams himself didn't design the M1 Carbine, but it was based on one of his designs. The cartridge is straight walled like most pistol cartridges, but it was not designed for pistols and had nothing to do with prison.
Good video! Carbine is my second favorite... First being the Grand of course. the list goes on but it was perfect for the field. More rounds, smaller and lighter making it easer to carry. Great gun!
I forgot to mention that I really liked your video. The instructions are very clear, and I enjoyed the professional touch of adding two camera angles so we can see everything you're doing. Thanks for the upload!
I think it's worth mentioning that when field stripping an M1 Carbine, if your rifle has the bayonet band (on Korean era productions), be VERY careful when sliding it forward. Sometimes they can be snug and if you pull too hard, it'll give and slam against the front sight, which can damage your sight and anything (like a finger) caught in between. Being careful, you can avoid this, but it's a pretty common mistake.
.30 caliber. It is a special caliber designed specifically for this rifle during WWII called ".30 carbine". There are a few other guns (including handguns) chambered in this caliber, but not many. It is primarily used in the M1 Carbine.
Thanks for the video. Now I need to find someone to make a disassembly video for the Crosman M1 Carbine aig gun. Any chance you have one or know someone who does?
Yes, every once in a while. Probably about every 500 rounds or so. It's never been very dirty so that's probably a little too often. The first time I did it, I used a punch and hammer to remove the nut. I recommend investing the $10 or so on the wrench...that makes it much easier and less chance of damaging the nut.
Check out my series of posts on it on my blog: sailorcurt [dot] blogspot [dot] com and click the M1 Carbine label in the sidebar.
The U.S. Military in Iraq has brought the M-14 out of "mothballs" to use against insurgents due to the M-14's superior stopping power. They need to stop suicide bombers and such in their tracks to limit damage, and it was cheaper to reissue the old M-14s than come up with a new rifle.
I know that the US armed forces use old M-14s in Iraq, my cousin and a friend of mine both served over there. But what I mean is why they don't make them the standard rifle. I guess it's because the M-14 is heavy and the M-1 Carbine won't penetrate armor.
I have a plastic tub (I use an "under-bed storage tub") that is bout 18" wide x 30" long by 6" high. After disassembling the rifle completely, I put all the parts in the tub and then pour boiling water with a little dish soap in it over them.
Let the wood parts soak for about a minute and then pull them out (careful...the water will burn you). Scrub them down and dry them thoroughly. Don't leave the wood wet for too long or it will swell..
...after the water cools enough to touch the parts (but while still hot) use brushes (nylon or bronze, don't use steel wire brushes), patches, rags, q-tips, pipe cleaners etc to scrub any remaining gunk out of the parts.
Dry the parts, and then clean and oil using standard gun cleaning supplies and tools. That should do the job nicely.
It's a bit messy, but it works well and doesn't require expensive/nasty chemicals.
Everyone has their own way of doing it...that's mine.
Unfortunately, you're going to have to wait a couple of years before starting your collection. You have to be 18 to purchase long guns. When you're old enough, look into the Civilian Marksmanship Program.
That's a really good video, Mate. Thanks. I found it very helpful as no one I know could tell me how to strip my M1 down for a detail clean. Cheers from New Zealand.
My budget was limited so I got a rack grade Inland. The manufacturer doesn't matter as far as quality goes, they were all made to the same specs. The only difference is collector value.
CMP verifies the function of every rifle. If they sell it, it is in good operating condition. Both the M1 Garand and M1 Carbine are very durable rifles. Keep them clean and lubricated and they will last for years. You can still get replacement parts and barrels so even if you wear one out, you can fix it.
They're not Korean made. CMP carbines are all US WWII manufacture. Mine was made by Inland, a division of General Motors. They were loaned (or sold, I'm not sure which) to Italy after the war and some of them have Italian markings on the stocks, but they are still US made carbines.
You can buy a replacement stock or refinish and remove the Italian markings and have a perfectly serviceable re-enactor gun.
No, it's not Korean MADE, the bayonet lugs and adjustable rear sights were added toward the end of WWII and then retrofitted to the existing rifles after the war. The rifles with bayonet lugs and adjustable rear sights are associated with being USED in the Korean war but were not MADE in Korea. They're still WWII manufacture US made M1 Carbines...just with the more modern features added after WWII.
BTW: My Inland was manufactured in September of 1944 so the barrel band with bayonet lug and adjustable rear sights are probably correct for it.
If you want a "D-Day" rifle, you'd have to replace the rear adjustable sight with a "flip" site and the barrel band with the earlier model without a bayonet lug.
I know I already told you that in a personal message, but people reading this thread may be interested too.
Actually, it was done with a combination of Pinnacle Studio 10 and Apple Imovie.
I've never dried Aftereffects, though I do have an older version of Adobe Premier Plus that worked well for certain things, but not so well for others.
I have yet to find the uber video editing suite that does everything I want it to do and works without a hitch. 'Course, I can't afford to pay thousands of dollars for the software so I probably never will.
It's finally done. Thanks for your patience. I finally got my new computer so I could finish editing and producing this video. I hope you find it helpful.
My m1 carbine has two recoil springs!!!do you know why?
jubgun 2 months ago
damn, mi carbine was too dirty. it was geting stuck at the range and made me look bad, i'll tell the boys it was my dirty fault for being a pig. got it all sorted out now. thanks a lot.
rob1upon1gsxr1000 4 months ago
This video brought back some memories. This rifle was issued to all of us in Air Force Basic Training, up at Sampson Air force Base in New York. We all had to field strip this rifle, Blindfolded and then put it all together again, blindfolded.
Then on the rifle range, I recall that I has done better than just 'sharpshooter" and went ahead to achieve almost an Expert rating. I was just shy of a point or two short of achieving that.
In Korea, I was again issued this weapon!......
SalPedi 5 months ago
@SalPedi I too was at Sampson, hit Geneva Sat. nites, served in Korean War from 1952-1954, and the M1 did just fine for us. I got a sharpshooter medal, and thank you for the memories.
joeasmythe 3 months ago
whats the difference between the wood top and the metal top
allenco65 5 months ago
I just purchased an M1 carbine stock in hopes of buying one to put into it. After really looking at it i noticed that the top handguard has no rivit holes and that if put on the rifle, the action would not be showing on the left side of the gun like most M1 carbines would, it also has no sighting groove. can you help me with this problem, the only real problem is that the handguard would not show the action and would be wood touching wood throughout the whole thing,
kmdsales 8 months ago
Thanks for posting this vid. I've got an Auto Ordnance carbine on lay-away. Granted it's not an original but I wanted something I didn't have to feel guilty about shooting. I've been wondering how to take it down to all of its constituent parts so was trying to get an idea of it prior to getting the weapon in my hands. nice looking weapon you've got there too! :)
hallis1 9 months ago
I wouldn't call it fragile.
It's a pistol caliber carbine so the cartridge it fires doesn't generate the pressures or forces that a full sized rifle caliber does...not even a moderately powered one like the SKS.
The design is robust enough that it made it through the last few years of WWII and some 60 or so years in the service of the Italian military and police and is still in excellent condition, works without a hiccup and still has mostly original parts.
Looks can be deceiving.
sailorcurt 1 year ago
@sailorcurt Wanted to say thank you for the tutorial. I just used it field strip and clean a 60-something year old M1 Carbine that my great-uncle brought back from his time overseas. I'm amazed at well it's held up, and have no worries about putting some rounds though it at the range. Next up is the trigger assembly!
michaelbc723 7 months ago
The gun seems so fragile compared to guns like the sks.
DynaDuctINC 1 year ago
Thanks
MatsharkJoey 1 year ago
is the M1 carbine different than the M1 Garand?
GhostInTheShell09 1 year ago
@GhostInTheShell09 yes the M1 carbine is a lighter version of the M1 that shoots a .30 caliber round compared to the M1 Garands .30-06 round to put it simply
Metallica3636 1 year ago
@Metallica3636 okay. thx. i just want one of each then. if i could find them somewhere
GhostInTheShell09 1 year ago
@GhostInTheShell09
If you are looking for a restore M 1 Carbine or M 1 Garand I know someone who does just that. I paid $1050 for my Garand and $850 for my carbine. Both in Excellent condition. Let me know if your interested
blackbeard456 11 months ago
Excellent video. I learned a lot about dissasembling my M1 Carbine. I appreciate the careful detailed method you use.
aeroscout1968 1 year ago
very good video i learned alot thank you i wouldnt take less than 850.00 for mine inland barrel and saginaw reciever made in 43 plus i put a stolla wein gba 1956 sling on mine so your'e really looking at about 1000,00 or a little more
letstalkdirty1 1 year ago
too complicate little gun compare to my SKS!
CharlieDoan 1 year ago
@CharlieDoan Different strokes for different folks. I've got an SKS too. Check my channel for a series on doing an SKS trigger job. Anyway, the only thing about the M1 Carbine that's more complicated than the SKS is the bolt...other than that, I'd say they're comparable in complexity...and the M1's Trigger is MUCH better than the SKS out of the box. But...like I said, different strokes for different folks. I don't know that there really is a "better" or "worse", it's about what you like.
sailorcurt 1 year ago
thanks man this helped alot god bless
MrJmop 1 year ago
Hello - How much do you figure a M1 Carbine in relatively good condition is worth today? I may have the possibility of doing a trade for one. I have 3 handguns & I will see if this will be on interest. Thx. Sincerely, JAMES.
buzzclark 1 year ago
@buzzclark: The easy answer is anywhere from about $500 to $2500 depending on what it is. If it's go all its original, matching WWII parts and is in really good condition, it could be worth a bunch. If it's not in original WWII condition, rearsenaled at any point, has mismatched parts, isn't in good condition, etc etc etc it wouldn't be worth as much.
It all depends on what you've got. Best bet would be to take it to a collector for an appraisal.
sailorcurt 1 year ago
@buzzclark $700-$1,000 at big 5
SKS cheap and ammo better
CharlieDoan 1 year ago
Great vid, however no one on the internet/youtube shows how to assemble/reassemble the trigger and housing. I just recently received my Universal M1 Carbine from my grandfather and can strip it almost as easy as my AR15. But when I disassembled the trigger housing I can't seem to remember how to reassemble it. The original directions aren't much help, Universal mixed things up a bit stapling pages here and there. Can you help please?
iceqube77 1 year ago
@iceqube77: Happy to help. I never did a video about it, but I did do a blog post. Youtube doesn't allow links in comments, so copy the below into your browser address bar, then replace [dot] with . and [slash] with / and hit go. That should take you to the post.
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sailorcurt 1 year ago
If funny how kids who play call of duty pronounce it "Car-Bine" like swine, but guys who shoot real guns call it "Car-Been"
Patriot3332 1 year ago
How hard of a push is it to release the bayonet lug and such through the spring clip? I'm trying to push it in and it doesn't seem to wanna give. I'm trying to get access to the chamber because my bolt pin popped out when I accidentally pushed the bolt forward when it stuck back.
Press1ToParty 1 year ago
@Press1ToParty
I generally have to use a screwdriver or other tool to push the clip in far enough to release the band. Also, it can help to twist the band a little as you're removing it.
Hope that helped.
sailorcurt 1 year ago
@sailorcurt Yep, I got it. Thanks. I was successfully able to pop the lug back in place as well, so all's good.
Press1ToParty 1 year ago
it's a ww2 model ?
or a civilian copy ?
druisteen1 1 year ago
@druisteen1: All of the CMP rifles are original WWII manufacture, although most of them were possessed by foreign militaries for some period of time.
Mine is an Inland, manufactured in September 1944 and probably saw action in both WWII and Korea before being sold to Italy for use by their military. Not all parts are original, but it is an original rifle, not a copy.
sailorcurt 1 year ago
@sailorcurt CMP ?
it's for italian police th usm1
druisteen1 1 year ago
@druisteen1: Can't argue with you. I had the impression it was the Italian military that used them, but I could be wrong.
sailorcurt 1 year ago
@sailorcurt
sorry
i am sure usm 1 has a " police " gun in europe
for many reason
but the military alway's prefer rifle
druisteen1 1 year ago
Auto Ordance makes GI spec M1 carbines. Nice little carbine for home
defense. Not everyone needs an AR15!!!!!
tumsabai1 1 year ago
@tumsabai1
Perhaps...but why not have both? No one tool is right for every situation. That's why it's best to have a whole toolbox full of different tools.
sailorcurt 1 year ago
That m1 carbine has the m2 carbine type iron sight!
pytte98 1 year ago
woah! mine is worth that much! its by far my favorite gun and last time i shot it the bolt broke up the slide. where can i get a new bolt!?? any help would be greatly appreciated
shaneclark121 2 years ago
Auto Ordance makes GI spec M1
carbines. They also make replacement
parts. Search Auto Ordance on Internet.
tumsabai1 2 years ago
@shaneclark121 Try Fulton Armory or Numrich gun parts. (Google them, youtube doesn't allow links in comments).
sailorcurt 1 year ago
2:23 just imagin shooting it like that lol
DrUgSkIDOO 2 years ago
hey im looking to get a m1 carbine for around $400 anyone know where i can? please message me if you do...thanks
elvemage00 2 years ago
@elvemage00
Not a chance. They go for $800 new
and old. New ones made by
Auto Ordance.
tumsabai1 2 years ago
lol what a small mag.
vietnamguy1223 2 years ago
Thanks for posting this. I inherited an M1 Carbine from my grandfather in 1996. He never shot it, and I only shot a few times since I got it. It had NEVER been cleaned. I didn't know how. I bought the U.S. Army manual, but that was confusing as hell. I watched your video as I disassembled and cleaned my weapon. My gun's a little different from yours when it comes to that "trigger pin" part. Mine wasn't made like that. But you got me where I needed to go and back together again. :)
hrdknox2000 2 years ago
I did too he was a paratrooper he died in 2003. :)
monkeyeater234 2 years ago
Great Video Man!
Five Stars My Friend!
MadBadVoodo 2 years ago
Coool gun!
TheDarwinEvolution 2 years ago
Good video... Very helpful. 5/5
RoninTXBR549 2 years ago
I also inherited 1941 MI Carbine, i need to service it and clean it. Thanks!
Xcaret916 2 years ago
Very thank you! From Italy. I have a Underwood.
piquet79 2 years ago
this shoots the 3006 rite?
atommtrhead 2 years ago
No. The M1 Garand shoots .30-06. it is a full sized battle rifle. the M1 Carbine is basically a pistol caliber carbine that shoots a proprietary round called, fittingly, ".30 carbine". .30 carbine is a straight walled cartridge that's similar in performance to the .357 Magnum.
sailorcurt 2 years ago
thank you i just inherited this gun and i am clueless about it
atommtrhead 2 years ago
No, it shoots a .30 carbine round.
phred1234321 2 years ago
What does m mean?
515conman 2 years ago
model
kool5353 2 years ago
so after field stripping the gun you can start cleaning right.
treflipbeast 2 years ago
Really good video Mate! Very helpful.
kiwitedferny 2 years ago
wow, these things look so simple
i bet someone could make these for $200 tops
Mchitler08 2 years ago
Field strips are self-explanatory. I've never seen an M1 carbine drop a magazine. They always require a pull. They are simple and even cheaper than $200 to fabricate, since most are built with suprlus parts. I bought a used inland for $80 The only thing wrong with it was the stock had been painted black and the extractor spring stud was jammed inside the bolt because it was backwards. I just sanded, restained and a reversed the extractor stud.
PopcornCoolie 2 years ago
Good video. Only thing is the actual disassembly doesn't start til a minute and twenty seconds in. Other than that, excellent work.
roidmonkeyyy 2 years ago
where can I get one
orbits20 2 years ago
I see them at gun shows all the time.
I got mine from the Civilian Marksmanship Program.
J&G Sales and Southern Ohio Guns both have them listed as available, but they're pricey.
sailorcurt 2 years ago
I have a Universal M1 carbine for sale. Comes with mags and ammo. Maybe we can work something out.
koty123frontiernet 2 years ago
ok how much do you want for it.
orbits20 2 years ago
Sorry. Already sold it for 700. What state are you in? Are you interested in an ak?
koty123frontiernet 2 years ago
how much do they cost
razorzrcool 2 years ago
Depends on what you want. Generally between $800 and $1200 for WWII/Korean war era rifles, but I've seen beat up ones for as low as $600 at gun shows. I think CMP was selling them for about $500 but their site is giving me a 404 error so they may be out.
Auto Ordnance makes a repro that has a pretty good rep that sells for around $900
sailorcurt 2 years ago
okay i just bought a stock for a m1 carbine for $20 in very good condition and i think its from the Korean War. in the inside of the handgrip it shows a 10. how much wold it cost to buy all of the neccesarry parts?
ZeppelinFreak13 2 years ago
a shit load
Collen122 2 years ago
You have to look around. Someone is always trying to get rid of something. Don't buy gun parts online, because they are always expensive since the sellers are just fishing for customers.
PopcornCoolie 2 years ago
Nice video, I have no m1 carbine to disassemble but I always wondered how its guts were different from the m1. Is the gas system part of the op rod?
wesley0a 2 years ago
and can you feild strip the repica carbean?
OzzyJ0 2 years ago
iam checken out this video as iam getting a carbean and taking it apart so i can put it into the para carbean stock :)
OzzyJ0 2 years ago
Carbine... not carbean.
RylanCGN 2 years ago 2
Actually,
The short stroke piston system used in the M1 Carbine was invented by a convict who learned the trade in prison and became known as David "Carbine" Williams, but he was released from prison years before the M1 Carbine, and its cartridge, were designed. In fact, Williams himself didn't design the M1 Carbine, but it was based on one of his designs. The cartridge is straight walled like most pistol cartridges, but it was not designed for pistols and had nothing to do with prison.
sailorcurt 2 years ago
Good video! Carbine is my second favorite... First being the Grand of course. the list goes on but it was perfect for the field. More rounds, smaller and lighter making it easer to carry. Great gun!
beachbumkat8 2 years ago
I forgot to mention that I really liked your video. The instructions are very clear, and I enjoyed the professional touch of adding two camera angles so we can see everything you're doing. Thanks for the upload!
essemgy 2 years ago 2
I think it's worth mentioning that when field stripping an M1 Carbine, if your rifle has the bayonet band (on Korean era productions), be VERY careful when sliding it forward. Sometimes they can be snug and if you pull too hard, it'll give and slam against the front sight, which can damage your sight and anything (like a finger) caught in between. Being careful, you can avoid this, but it's a pretty common mistake.
essemgy 2 years ago
nice ...
and btw what cal is it
22??
SDKsa1 2 years ago
.30 caliber. It is a special caliber designed specifically for this rifle during WWII called ".30 carbine". There are a few other guns (including handguns) chambered in this caliber, but not many. It is primarily used in the M1 Carbine.
sailorcurt 2 years ago
wow... gotta admit im loving it
but can i still buy it or its kinda rare?
cuze i saw it with one jordanian guy!!
SDKsa1 2 years ago
you never have to worry about buying WWII guns. most of them they mass produced way more than they needed. there are tons still in circulation today.
Warnerator 2 years ago
I shot this gun today it was very accurate and it felt great
orbits20 2 years ago
i like this gun a lot one of my favorite guns of ww2 im working on making a replica
paintballer6705 2 years ago
Sunday I'm gonna shoot this with my Dad's friends guns
orbits20 2 years ago
Great weapon, used it for deer hunting last year...
1LTFORD 2 years ago 2
lol
Tylerunderfire 2 years ago
Thanks for the video. Now I need to find someone to make a disassembly video for the Crosman M1 Carbine aig gun. Any chance you have one or know someone who does?
katz24 2 years ago
Really a simple design. Neat, easy and light. With the cartridge delivering over 700 ft./lb of energy, it still is a great weapon.
UBeKiddinMe 3 years ago
my trigger housing pin was really tight and didnt want to come out...
Great video, and simple instructions!!!
LUGER986 3 years ago
great video, simple, instructive and no unnecessary rubbish 5*'s
jubbles2343 3 years ago
this gun is so godly
paintsuxs 3 years ago
nice video.This seems simple to dissassemble
Koumrian 3 years ago
Very informative. Do you ever remove the gas piston for cleaning?
nssteve1979 3 years ago
Yes, every once in a while. Probably about every 500 rounds or so. It's never been very dirty so that's probably a little too often. The first time I did it, I used a punch and hammer to remove the nut. I recommend investing the $10 or so on the wrench...that makes it much easier and less chance of damaging the nut.
Check out my series of posts on it on my blog: sailorcurt [dot] blogspot [dot] com and click the M1 Carbine label in the sidebar.
sailorcurt 3 years ago
having problems at 3:12
blssnare 3 years ago
carbean
ELiTE906 3 years ago
Great vid! very helpful. thank you
bmxman93 3 years ago
hell yea great video thx really helpful for my universal m1
nealious 3 years ago
THANK YOU!!
huaste07 3 years ago
Previous comment was for "Goodspittin"
kolekter 3 years ago
Great video. Thank you. Recently dug an M1Carbine out of storage and no I actually have a clue, thanks to you.
srewobwj 3 years ago
great video, very infomative. thanks
pryitfromycoldeadhan 3 years ago
Why didn't the US stick with rifles like this and the good old M-14. Oh, I remember, we have to keep messing with success. oh well I guess.
Goodspittin 3 years ago
The U.S. Military in Iraq has brought the M-14 out of "mothballs" to use against insurgents due to the M-14's superior stopping power. They need to stop suicide bombers and such in their tracks to limit damage, and it was cheaper to reissue the old M-14s than come up with a new rifle.
kolekter 3 years ago
I know that the US armed forces use old M-14s in Iraq, my cousin and a friend of mine both served over there. But what I mean is why they don't make them the standard rifle. I guess it's because the M-14 is heavy and the M-1 Carbine won't penetrate armor.
Goodspittin 3 years ago
those instructions are great... thx
reelguy62 3 years ago
btw... after rifle is field stripped, what do you use to clean any cosmo or other residues?
reelguy62 3 years ago
I have a plastic tub (I use an "under-bed storage tub") that is bout 18" wide x 30" long by 6" high. After disassembling the rifle completely, I put all the parts in the tub and then pour boiling water with a little dish soap in it over them.
Let the wood parts soak for about a minute and then pull them out (careful...the water will burn you). Scrub them down and dry them thoroughly. Don't leave the wood wet for too long or it will swell..
sailorcurt 3 years ago
...after the water cools enough to touch the parts (but while still hot) use brushes (nylon or bronze, don't use steel wire brushes), patches, rags, q-tips, pipe cleaners etc to scrub any remaining gunk out of the parts.
Dry the parts, and then clean and oil using standard gun cleaning supplies and tools. That should do the job nicely.
It's a bit messy, but it works well and doesn't require expensive/nasty chemicals.
Everyone has their own way of doing it...that's mine.
sailorcurt 3 years ago
Sailor,
thx for the video... it looks very easy to do and now that I received my CMP carbine, it's time for me to do the same thing!!
reelguy62 3 years ago
where would you buy one of these, im only 16 but ive been interested in ww2 rifles since i was a kid, im looking to start a collection.
xBravox51x 3 years ago
Unfortunately, you're going to have to wait a couple of years before starting your collection. You have to be 18 to purchase long guns. When you're old enough, look into the Civilian Marksmanship Program.
sailorcurt 3 years ago
That's a really good video, Mate. Thanks. I found it very helpful as no one I know could tell me how to strip my M1 down for a detail clean. Cheers from New Zealand.
tedfernyhough 3 years ago
where did you purchase the m1 carbine?
kutila 3 years ago
The Civilian Marksmanship Program. odcmp[dot]org.
There are some requirements you have to meet to buy from them, but if you qualify, they're hard to beat for US surplus rifles.
sailorcurt 3 years ago
which service did you get? is the rifle durable?
kutila 3 years ago
My budget was limited so I got a rack grade Inland. The manufacturer doesn't matter as far as quality goes, they were all made to the same specs. The only difference is collector value.
CMP verifies the function of every rifle. If they sell it, it is in good operating condition. Both the M1 Garand and M1 Carbine are very durable rifles. Keep them clean and lubricated and they will last for years. You can still get replacement parts and barrels so even if you wear one out, you can fix it.
sailorcurt 3 years ago
Hey that Carbine is a Korean made one, I want one for WW2 reenacting but then I would have to buy parts to make it WW2 again
CoolDog202 3 years ago
They're not Korean made. CMP carbines are all US WWII manufacture. Mine was made by Inland, a division of General Motors. They were loaned (or sold, I'm not sure which) to Italy after the war and some of them have Italian markings on the stocks, but they are still US made carbines.
You can buy a replacement stock or refinish and remove the Italian markings and have a perfectly serviceable re-enactor gun.
sailorcurt 3 years ago
Does it have a bayonet lug? If so then it is korean made
CoolDog202 3 years ago
No, it's not Korean MADE, the bayonet lugs and adjustable rear sights were added toward the end of WWII and then retrofitted to the existing rifles after the war. The rifles with bayonet lugs and adjustable rear sights are associated with being USED in the Korean war but were not MADE in Korea. They're still WWII manufacture US made M1 Carbines...just with the more modern features added after WWII.
sailorcurt 3 years ago
BTW: My Inland was manufactured in September of 1944 so the barrel band with bayonet lug and adjustable rear sights are probably correct for it.
If you want a "D-Day" rifle, you'd have to replace the rear adjustable sight with a "flip" site and the barrel band with the earlier model without a bayonet lug.
I know I already told you that in a personal message, but people reading this thread may be interested too.
sailorcurt 3 years ago
Very very nice and very very instructive, now i know i how to get the bolt and operating rod out. Thank you very much for this video
gunnut91 3 years ago
Needed this. Forgot how it's done during the past 56 years. Semper Fi.
1stoletom 3 years ago
great video!!!!!!!!!! helps me a lot!!
kropatchekfanclub 3 years ago
Cool... thanks for doing a disassembly vid.
1kperday 3 years ago
Actually, it was done with a combination of Pinnacle Studio 10 and Apple Imovie.
I've never dried Aftereffects, though I do have an older version of Adobe Premier Plus that worked well for certain things, but not so well for others.
I have yet to find the uber video editing suite that does everything I want it to do and works without a hitch. 'Course, I can't afford to pay thousands of dollars for the software so I probably never will.
sailorcurt 3 years ago
Very nice. Isn't Adobe Aftereffects neat? :D
TheEnemy001 3 years ago
It's finally done. Thanks for your patience. I finally got my new computer so I could finish editing and producing this video. I hope you find it helpful.
sailorcurt 3 years ago