30 carbine serial numbers
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The stock is a low wood, oval cut version that is proofed with only a single large letter "J" and crossed-cannon proof in the sling slot. The carbine is also fitted with just a wonderful set of deluxe fancy grade, presentation walnut with curly figure through out the stock and matching handguard. The scope is fitted with a set of original WWII black plastic lens caps. Because if you remember these rings are made for the 7/8ths inch scope and are too big for the smaller weaver scope which was 3/4 inch diameter tube, but they look 100% correct. 12- 09/2012 Prefix Year Pr(JM) 1973 few 1st Letter 1935 on 93's Pre Marlin Ballard's 1861-1873 by Caliber No.1 Hunter 1876-1880 No.11/2 Hunter 1879-1883 No.13/4 Far West 1879-1882 No. Currently the scope is fitted with a set of original Lyman parkerized rings made for the M8/M82 scope that have been fitted with a set of anodized single split scope ring reducers.
#30 carbine serial numbers serial number
M73B1' with the serial number "19147" etched next to that.
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U.S.A." Directly below that the scope tube is roll marked 'SCOPE NO. The scope is a late production model marked on the nomenclature plate: "TELESCOPE M73B1/PATD-PATS PEND/ W.R. As noted it has the all machined and polished M3 mounting bar that could have been used to mount either a M3 Infrared sniper scope, or as in this case the Weaver M73B1 scope that was also being developed during this time frame for the 1903A4 sniper rifle. It has the early style flat bolt marked with "A. It has the correct wartime parts for this time period, such as the early trigger housing with the up-right "INLAND" marking on the right side, the type two barrel band with the four spot weld marks on top without the bayonet lug, the checkered push button safety, the magazine release has the smooth face with "M" mark on the right side, the correct "H" marked hammer and correct "R.I." marked sear. The barrel is marked "INLAND MFG DIV./ GENERAL MOTORS 5-44". It has the standard markings on the front and rear of the receiver, which are deep and sharp with the large serial number used during this time frame, showing no evidence or having been polished or tampered with. The top front of the receiver is marked U.S. Markings: The import mark on the barrel reads SKY/ARLINGTON VA. Action Type: Semi Auto, Detachable Magazine.
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With this low of a serial number, the receiver was probably produced in the first month of production in the very first US Army contract with the General Motors Corp. Year of Manufacture: January to March, 1944 (page 29 of Scott Duff’s book The M1 Carbine Owner’s Guide). The carbine itself as noted has a very early, three digit serial numbered receiver that was later modified/up graded to the standard production configuration during the mid-1944 time frame which would be consistent with the time when the M3 mounting bar and Sniper Scope were being developed.
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The unique aspect of this specific mounting bar is that it is 100% machined on all surfaces and is void of any casting or drawing numbers, clearly leading us to believe that this was either a tool room sample or early preproduction prototype mounting bar. There have been numerous pictures of M1 carbines, noted in some of the collector books, with this type of scope set-up, however most were pictured with the standard wartime production M3 mounting bar. These letters are small and may be hard to read, and are always upper case.This is beautiful example of an extremely rare early three digit (173) serial numbered, WWII M1 Carbine as manufactured by the Inland Manufacturing Div of the General Motors Corp., that is fitted with an equally rare M3 Prototype sniper scope mounting bar and M73B1 Scope. This information is stamped onto the lefthand-side of the barrel where the old ‘JM’ stamp used to be.
#30 carbine serial numbers serial numbers
Since the MR serial numbers are computer generated, they do not coincide with a date of manufacture. The use of ‘MR’ began in May 2010, with some overlap to the 89/90 prefixed rifles. However, not all of these rifles are bad, continue reading for the Remlin dating system. Once Remington took over Marlin, the prefix became ‘MR’ for ‘Marlin Remington’, which is a dead give away of a Remlin. Below is the most amount of information I can find about serial numbers and what they mean for telling when your rifle was made. For a brief period Remington Marlin (Remlin) were putting out some poor quality rifles. Every body loves a Marlin lever action, but not many love getting one that is sub-par.