Plainfield .30 M1 Carbine - The Firearms Forum

22shot · 11-18-2010, 11:00 AM

Remember when?

jim brady · 11-27-2010, 08:04 PM

I have always loved that folding stock. I have a couple of original GI WW2 Carbines (Winchester and National Postal Meter), and while I know that stock is not correct for them, that is the coolest stock the M1 Carbine ever sported.

To me, the original 'folding paratrooper' stock is clunky.

22shot · 11-28-2010, 10:15 AM

The foldig stock on this gun is' Pre-Ban"; way pre-ban!

It's been a while, but it is one of two models that was made in the good ol' U.S.of A. (hardwood; steel and plastic grip) by a company long gone; and whose name I've forgotton.

The other model was made for the Ruger 10/22. With that stock and the old Weaver "Aim Point" sight; and one of the high capacity .22 clips availible back then; it made a compact little rifle!

These were Geman Schmeisser style stocks. Push in the two buttons at the rear of the stock; grab the buttplate and pull the assy down around and up; untill it "clicks" into place

Neat "Pre- Ban" Stocks.

3/2 STA SS · 01-21-2011, 07:30 AM

IMO the finest rifle ever made in a caliber that gets the job done. Thanks for the pic. I had a select fire one at the agency I worked for. I hated to give it back when I left.

Zhurh · 01-21-2011, 11:38 AM

I have a stainless ruger stk mini 14 that looks alot like that one; bought it way back after I saw contra kids with them on the news. Fits under raingear and all, but I hardly ever drag it out of the gun safe. Prefer a short AR with collapsing stock for dependability. Too much dirt gets in from the top for me.

popgun · 08-21-2011, 09:26 PM

that stock is worth as much as the gun. Some early commercial guns used GI parts, but not Universal.

Bill DeShivs · 08-21-2011, 10:29 PM

The stocks were made by Bianchi.
Early Universal carbines used all GI parts. The later the model, the less they used GI parts.
Plainfields were good commercial guns. Both Plainfield and Universal were bought out by Iver Johnson in the 1980s.

popgun · 08-26-2011, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Bill DeShivs

The stocks were made by Bianchi.
Early Universal carbines used all GI parts. The later the model, the less they used GI parts.
Plainfields were good commercial guns. Both Plainfield and Universal were bought out bt Iver Johnson in the 1980s.

yes after reading this I agree
http://www.m1carbinesinc.com/carbine_universal.html

catfishnfred · 09-29-2012, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 22shot

Remember when?

hello every one Im new here and wanted to ask a question about the gun at the top . because I have the same one and I wood like to know what year it is .Mine says universal hialeah fla. cal. 30 M1 Pat. #3,382.766 SN#396XXX. IF any one could tell me more about it and its value it would help me so mush. Thanks.

jedwil · 09-29-2012, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by catfishnfred

hello every one Im new here and wanted to ask a question about the gun at the top . because I have the same one and I wood like to know what year it is .Mine says universal hialeah fla. cal. 30 M1 Pat. #3,382.766 SN#396XXX. IF any one could tell me more about it and its value it would help me so mush. Thanks.

I would repost your question in a different forum:
The Ask the Pros & What's It Worth? Forum

You say it's a Universal?

catfishnfred · 09-29-2012, 07:56 PM

yes its a universal . I will repost the question in a different forum . thanks .

11-18-2010, 11:00 AM	#1
22shot V.I.P. Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: U.S.of A. Posts: 376	Universal .30 M1 Carbine Remember when? Attached Images --> Last edited by 22shot; 11-25-2010 at 05:35 PM..

11-27-2010, 08:04 PM	#2
jim brady Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 1,076	Re: Plainfield .30 M1 Carbine I have always loved that folding stock. I have a couple of original GI WW2 Carbines (Winchester and National Postal Meter), and while I know that stock is not correct for them, that is the coolest stock the M1 Carbine ever sported. To me, the original 'folding paratrooper' stock is clunky.

01-21-2011, 07:30 AM	#4
3/2 STA SS Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Tampa Bay Area, FL Posts: 1,443	Re: Plainfield .30 M1 Carbine IMO the finest rifle ever made in a caliber that gets the job done. Thanks for the pic. I had a select fire one at the agency I worked for. I hated to give it back when I left. __________________ MORS DE CONTACTUS-DEATH ON CONTACT

01-21-2011, 11:38 AM	#5
Zhurh Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Upper Yukon, Alaska Posts: 1,820	Re: Plainfield .30 M1 Carbine I have a stainless ruger stk mini 14 that looks alot like that one; bought it way back after I saw contra kids with them on the news. Fits under raingear and all, but I hardly ever drag it out of the gun safe. Prefer a short AR with collapsing stock for dependability. Too much dirt gets in from the top for me.

08-21-2011, 09:26 PM	#6
popgun V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 403	Re: Plainfield .30 M1 Carbine that stock is worth as much as the gun. Some early commercial guns used GI parts, but not Universal.

11-28-2010, 10:15 AM	#3
22shot V.I.P. Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: U.S.of A. Posts: 376	Re: Plainfield .30 M1 Carbine The foldig stock on this gun is' Pre-Ban"; way pre-ban! It's been a while, but it is one of two models that was made in the good ol' U.S.of A. (hardwood; steel and plastic grip) by a company long gone; and whose name I've forgotton. The other model was made for the Ruger 10/22. With that stock and the old Weaver "Aim Point" sight; and one of the high capacity .22 clips availible back then; it made a compact little rifle! These were Geman Schmeisser style stocks. Push in the two buttons at the rear of the stock; grab the buttplate and pull the assy down around and up; untill it "clicks" into place Neat "Pre- Ban" Stocks. Last edited by 22shot; 11-28-2010 at 10:33 AM..

08-21-2011, 10:29 PM	#7
Bill DeShivs Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Contributor Posts: 1,470	Re: Plainfield .30 M1 Carbine The stocks were made by Bianchi. Early Universal carbines used all GI parts. The later the model, the less they used GI parts. Plainfields were good commercial guns. Both Plainfield and Universal were bought out by Iver Johnson in the 1980s. __________________ Bill DeShivs www.billdeshivs.com Last edited by Bill DeShivs; 08-27-2011 at 02:27 PM..

09-29-2012, 07:56 PM	#11
catfishnfred Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 2	Re: Plainfield .30 M1 Carbine yes its a universal . I will repost the question in a different forum . thanks .