Panzerschwein
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Hello! If you aren't aware, Inland Manufacturing has started production of M1 carbines for the civillian market:
http://www.inland-mfg.com/Inland-Carbines/M1-1945.html
This is supposedly a very close copy of the original and all parts are interchangeable with 1940s production carbines. I've seen a couple for sale on site like Gun Broker, but they are commanding high prices over the stated MSRP for the 1945 model of $1049.00.
Does anyone have any experience with these carbines? I'd love to get one at or below MSRP if/when I can find one. I've been in the market for an M1 carbine for many, many years. I don't want one just to be a "safe queen", I want to shoot it and use it for home defense. But, the history is incredible to say the least.
So what the word on these new Inland M1 carbines?
http://www.inland-mfg.com/Inland-Carbines/M1-1945.html
This is supposedly a very close copy of the original and all parts are interchangeable with 1940s production carbines. I've seen a couple for sale on site like Gun Broker, but they are commanding high prices over the stated MSRP for the 1945 model of $1049.00.
Does anyone have any experience with these carbines? I'd love to get one at or below MSRP if/when I can find one. I've been in the market for an M1 carbine for many, many years. I don't want one just to be a "safe queen", I want to shoot it and use it for home defense. But, the history is incredible to say the least.
So what the word on these new Inland M1 carbines?