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I know for years the general accepted serial number range for a 1943 dated M1A1 has been within the serial block up to 999999. However I read a post a couple of years ago that M1A1 carbine manufacture also included 1943 made carbines number ranging in numbers from 2,712520 to 2,995100.
[Last Edit: 11/1/2011 9:38:58 AM EDT by MSB392]
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How do I verify the age of my M1 Carbine? It belonged to my friends father who passed. He isn't into firearms so I bought it from him. Its in great condition, no rust, stock looks great (wood). I just don't know anything about this rifle. I you tubed how to disassemble it and gave it a full clean and lube. Its in great condition. My main concern is the age, I want to see what I fell into, and see if I would sell it or keep it. Is there a way to tell by the serial number or something?
ETA: I was doing a little reading... It doesn't have the push button safety, it has a little lever you pull down and a bayo lug. All Parts seem to be original, considering the fact that everything seems to be 'equally worn/ equally old looking'
Thanks,
Dan
ETA: I was doing a little reading... It doesn't have the push button safety, it has a little lever you pull down and a bayo lug. All Parts seem to be original, considering the fact that everything seems to be 'equally worn/ equally old looking'
Thanks,
Dan