Picked up a 1943 M1 Carbine this weekend at the Gunshow
Posted: Mon, 24 Nov 2014 10:49:47
I was not even looking to purchase a gun, I was llooking for Parts and Ammo, I was talking to a
vender about my M1 Garand and how I was collecting 1943 WWII Rifles (My Grandfather served in WWII, was wounded and sent home in 43)
He said I should get a 43 M1 Carbine, he had a National Postal Meter dated 11-1943 with a Buffalo Arms Barrel dated 11-43.
he gave ame a real good deal on it since the slide had a lot of rust pitting and was not a Nat Postal slide. I found a Nat Postal slide in great condition for 50.00 bucks at the show so I
bought it. the Rifle had been arsonal rebuilt (notice the bayonet lug) not standard in 43; More of a Korean era item. The Bore was bright and guaged out low 1+ both Muzzle and throat.
Stock was Origional USGI and 2 Magazines were origional WWII one was later.
I picked up some .30 Carbine rounds and headed to the range after I inspected the rifle for safety. and it shoots nice bit favors the right side a little, might be a front sight issue.
The National Postal Meter rifles were not really the most sought after manufactures, The Winchesters, Rock-ola, IBMs and Inland (GM) are the everyone wants and collects, but I was not willing to pay 1500.00 - 2500.00 for them. I am happy with my 800.00 purchase, still high but not unreasonable.
1943 1911A1, 1943 M1 Garand and 1943 M1 Carbine the two rifles that helped us win WWII
vender about my M1 Garand and how I was collecting 1943 WWII Rifles (My Grandfather served in WWII, was wounded and sent home in 43)
He said I should get a 43 M1 Carbine, he had a National Postal Meter dated 11-1943 with a Buffalo Arms Barrel dated 11-43.
he gave ame a real good deal on it since the slide had a lot of rust pitting and was not a Nat Postal slide. I found a Nat Postal slide in great condition for 50.00 bucks at the show so I
bought it. the Rifle had been arsonal rebuilt (notice the bayonet lug) not standard in 43; More of a Korean era item. The Bore was bright and guaged out low 1+ both Muzzle and throat.
Stock was Origional USGI and 2 Magazines were origional WWII one was later.
I picked up some .30 Carbine rounds and headed to the range after I inspected the rifle for safety. and it shoots nice bit favors the right side a little, might be a front sight issue.
The National Postal Meter rifles were not really the most sought after manufactures, The Winchesters, Rock-ola, IBMs and Inland (GM) are the everyone wants and collects, but I was not willing to pay 1500.00 - 2500.00 for them. I am happy with my 800.00 purchase, still high but not unreasonable.
1943 1911A1, 1943 M1 Garand and 1943 M1 Carbine the two rifles that helped us win WWII
