All parts and labor or replacement, at our option, are covered. Didnt think it was possible to easily put a scope and mount on your old m1 carbine without drilling and tapping. It is very informative and since m1 carbines are getting hard to find, this manual is highly recommended to any m1 carbine owner. This is a discussion on finaly shot my plainfield m1 carbine within the steel and wood forums, part of the rifle forum category. Krag rifle and carbine and the later m16a1 rifle and m4 carbine, the m1 carbine has one part in. Cmp forums cmp sales m1 carbine plainfield m1 carbine. The plainfield machine enforcer model was manufactured only in 1978, during the transition as iver johnson took over the plainfield machine carbine manufacturing operations.
Once the concept is understood the commands will come naturally to the user as they follow the same concepts and combinations are logical. If you want a copy of the original manual in pdf format pm me. Retracting the bolt handle cocks the internal hammer and compresses the recoil. Plainfield m1 carbine with rare bsquare scout scope mount. By the 9 mm caliber version, the 10 rounds magazine is interchangeable with beretta. Changing out a carbine barrel is no different from any other rifle barrel but the price of necessary tools make it an expensive proposition for a one time change.
It is recoil operated and uses a 10shot rotary magazine. Maker of the world famous tommy gun owners manual to be used for autoordnance m1 carbine autoordnance corporation corporate offices. This manual has everything that i need to know about my m1 carbine. Cleaning the carbine bore can be cleaned only from the muzzle. I just recently inherited a plainfield carbine, seems to be in really good shape in and out, however my first range session was some what startling, after loading and successfully shooting 3 rounds, the 2nd 3 rd string doubled fired and jammed the 3rd round. Springfield armory m1a socom 16 meets the xproducts 50 round. Demonstrations currently envision only solitary or individual firings in public interpretation, but. Plainfield carbines were, and are, considered the best postwar commercial clone on the market. A friend gave me an m1 carbine that shows plainfield as the maker.
Less than two weeks before the attack on pearl harbor, an order for 350,000. With the model m1 being the primary model all carbines were based on and the subject of most of this website its history will be covered throughout the website. Ive created a fillable m1 carbine data sheet based on the standard sheet. Second, they were based in dunellen, nj, in a state where the m1 carbine is now illegal for some unfathomable reason. This manual does not con tain general assembly or disassembly or information which is intended. I have not had the chance to shoot it yet but it is supposed a really fun rifle to shoot. Before c1eaning bore, remove magazine, and pull operating slide to rear and lock in. The armys basic field manual for the m1 garand user. Took it to a gunsmith to check it out before firing. Stocks also protect the user from the heat of the metal rifle during firing. Plainfield qc was very very good, so i doubt if it is a headspace issue. M1 carbines were originally designed to use straight, 15round magazines.
I am sure you will like the m1 carbine owners manual printable 2019. Plainfield m1 carbine i have the chance to buy a plainfield m1 carbine from a large importer for the sum of 369. He said the area, and understand i do not know the proper description he used, but the portion the barrel attaches to is cracked and he said he would not fire it in this condition. It contains detailed instructions for inspection, disassembly, assembly, maintenance, and repair of the carbines, cal. They list it as good condition, but no other information is provided. Then inspect chamber to make sure that it is not loaded.
I only had it for about 3 months and traded it for something else i cant even remember what. Covers how to convert the semiauto mac10 to a full auto machine pistol. Its pretty cool, has the heat shield and grease tube in the stock. M1 carbine 2 unlike conventional carbines, which are generally a version of a parent rifle with a shorter barrel like the earlier. It jammed constantly, would pop off 3 rounds in full automatic occassionally then jam. As mentioned they dont have as high a value as a genuine usgi m1 carbine, but at the right price i would buy another one. Browse our selection of m1 carbine parts and the schematic and place your order now. This is renowned by the experts as the best commercial carbine that was ever made and appears to have been upgraded by the previous owner at some point. New fillable m1 carbine data sheet in pdf cmp forums. A paramount safety concern with the carbine is the shortened length of the barrel, especially if firing in ranks. These rifles were popular in the 1960s and many were sold to police departments. After the gi carbines were no longer being manufactured, plainfield bought up all of the surplus parts they could find. Plainfield carbine gun and game the friendliest gun. Be certain this owners manual is available for reference and is kept with this firearm if transferred to another party.
May 01, 2017 me shooting my plainfield machine company m1 carbine at the range. Quick video of plainfield m1 carbine with bsquare scout mount shooting a five round group at 25 yards. Im not really sure what to look for in terms of correcting this problem. This is a discussion on plainfield machine m1 carbine within the steel and wood forums, part of the rifle forum category. Plainfield machine company was the first commercial producer of 100% usgi interchangeable parts. I saw a plainfield m1 carbine with a selector switch the receiver is not marked m2 but is marked m1 carbine the left side has a selector switch and the receiver is inleted and marked for this switch from the factory was told it was full auto i didnt go any further like breaking it down and looking for full auto parts etc.
The standard catalog of firearms values your m1 carbine at. Military technical manual tm 91276 contains field and depot level maintenance and inspection instructions for the m1, m1a1, m2 and m3 carbines. It has a hardwood stock in the same configuration as the originals. M1 carbine, and predecessor to the ak47 the m1 carbine. M1 carbine mfg in mid 70s with about 200 rds through her. This manual is published for the information and guidance of ord nance maintenance personnel. The carbine bore can be cleaned only from the muzzle. The manual below is for third generation nonusgi, with no screw for the slide and beyond. Meaning, you can now fill in the form using your computer and then print it out in its completed form. Before c1eaning bore, remove magazine, and pull operating slide to rear and lock in this position by depressing operating slide stop.
Box 220, blauvelt, ny 109 wholesale, dealer, police. The m2 was selective fire, with a 30 round magazine. Trick out or upgrade your firearm with the largest gun parts selection at. Fm3229 marksmanship manual for m16a1, m16a23, m16a4 and m4 carbine. M1 carbine owners manual printable 2019 read ebook online at mediatropes. Here is an early example of a commercial m1 carbine, made in dunellen, nj by plainfield machine co. Operating slide lock is small button at top of operating slide near the collecting and shooting the u. Second generation universal manual 3 mb pdf file early nongi changes, like the 2 recoil springs and the new slide, but with a screw for the slide key.
It was not much of a rifle and in no way compared to the wwii saginaw carbine i used to own. Excellent basic user guide for care and operation of the m1 garand rifle. Carbine williams for winchester repeating arms, and based upon a gas piston williams. The model 995ts4095ts4595ts carbine is warranted to the original retail customer for life from date of original purchase against defects in material andor workmanship. Use c1eaning rod, which is available from arms deal. Plainfield was one of these outfits and from 19621978 they produced some 112,000 m1 carbines for the civilian market. The m1 carbine was developed as a light rifle, chambered for. M1 carbine owners manual printable 2019the most popular ebook you should read is m1 carbine owners manual printable 2019. First, they used to build m2 fullauto carbine knockoffs for the law enforcementexport market. So i got this gun about a year ago at the local cabelas. As the owner of a firearm, you must undertake the fulltime responsibility of safe firearm. Not for sale p41 specifications for the m1 carbine. Some m1 carbines have reliability problems with 30round magazines because the heavier 30rounders can rock too much within the magazine well and cause feeding problems. To be used for autoordnance m1 carbine autoordnance corporation corporate offices.
Army ordnance training manual for ordnance personnel servicing these carbines was tm 91276 1947, 1953. Select fire m2 carbines used larger, curved, 30round magazines. They also made a couple of pistols that, while quality made, faded into. Numrich has been supplying parts like these since 1950. The m1 carbine was produced in several variants and was widely used by not only the u. Either a 1940s vintage or the more recent production iai, imi, or a new auto ordnance carbine will perform better and will be compatible with all aftermarket. Of all of the commercial m1 carbines, plainfields are the most soughtafter. M1 does not think like a computer but like a human being. It was as described by the retailer and delivered promptly. In order for me to get one at a price i could afford to pay, i wound up with a mismatched plainfield machine co.
Plainfield m1 carbine the firearms forum the buying. Jan 27, 2015 quick video of plainfield m1 carbine with bsquare scout mount shooting a five round group at 25 yards. I was told it was purchased in 1966 has a stamping of r8xx for the serial number. Technically, the weapon would work without the stock, but it is ergonomically designed so that the user can wield the weapon effectively. If you have a universal or a nonmil spec plainfield carbine and you want to enjoy the benefits of the m6 forward optic mount, it is advised that you trade it for a g. If you find any mistakes or if you know of a way to improve the procedures, please let us know. The m1 carbine formally the united states carbine, caliber. Model numbers shown in fliers, manuals, and price lists did not appear on the carbines themselves.
Pamphlet covers use, ammunition, malfunction remedies, disassemblyassembly, sighting and more. Saw my godfather today and he gave me an m1 carbine made by plainfield machine in nj. These were of great quality and are notoriously accurate. M1 garand user manual pocket guide ammogarand m1 garand. The weapon is fed from a box type magazine having a capacity of 15 rounds. Many were placed into service by police departments across the country. Do not allow others to handle or fire your rifle until they have read this manual. Transfer this manual with the firearm upon ownership change. The carbine clubs first newsletter, dated november 1, 1976, was 6 pages long and composed on a typewriter. Plainfield machine m1 carbine the firearms forum the. Plainfield machine company m1 carbine manual 1965 1mb plainfield machine company m1 carbine manual 1968 3mb plainfield machine company m1 carbine manual 1969 5. Looking for m1 carbine parts so that you can complete a recent restoration or repair project. The manual of arms for drill with the carbine is identical to the m1 rifle.
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