Who made Plainfield M1 Carbine?
Serial Numbers
| Manufacturer Name | Carbines | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Plainfield Machine | .30 carbine | 1965-1978 |
| Plainfield Machine | 5.7mm Johnson | 1966-? |
| Plainfield Machine | Enforcer | 1977-1978 |
| * Production may have started at A001 or A100 ** minus letters I & Q so far |
What is the effective range of an M1 Carbine?
M1 carbine
| Carbine, Caliber .30, M1 | |
|---|---|
| Rate of fire | 60–70 aimed rounds/min (M1/A1) 750 rounds/min (M2) |
| Muzzle velocity | 1,990 ft/s (607 m/s) |
| Effective firing range | 300 yd (270 m) |
| Feed system | 15- or 30-round detachable box magazine |
What year is my M1 carbine?
* All dates and serial numbers are approximate *
| All M1 Carbines 1941-45 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Serial # Start | Serial # End |
| Winchester Repeating Arms Co. | 6 | 10 |
| Inland Manufacturing Division of GM | 6 | 999999 |
| Winchester Repeating Arms Co. | 1000000 | 1349999 |
Can you hunt deer with a M1 Carbine?
30 Carbine is legal to use in the state you are hunting in. 30 Carbine cartridge is legal to use on deer in many states (like Georgia, Texas, and Washington), it is illegal to use in other states. Also, check to see if there are magazine restrictions for hunting in your state if you are hunting with an M1 Carbine.
Is the M1 Carbine an assault weapon?
Assault rifles by military definition are selective fire rifles firing an intermediate cartridge. Neither M1 Carbine, or AR-15 are assault rifles since neither have full auto capability. An M 16, or M 4 is an assault rifle.
What should I look for in an M1 carbine?
Without going into endless detail, here are some of the main things to look out for, between early and late production M1 carbines.
- The Rear Sights.
- The Barrel Band.
- The stock.
- The Handguard.
- The Bolt.
- The Safety.
- The Sling.
Who owns Inland manufacturing?
Ron Norton
The Inland 1911 in . 45 caliber is certainly a “must own” for 1911 and other unique firearm enthusiasts, with proceeds going to a great cause. “Inland Manufacturing is proud to be a part of this project, teaming up with such a great organization as the Kids & Clays Foundation,” said Ron Norton, owner of Inland.