Inland US M2 Carbine

[CLASSIC12]

After buying my Underwood M1 Carbine early last year, I convinced myself that I needed an M2 as well. Found a few and prices were all over the place. One was $ 800 (missed that one), another one was $ 2500.

Finally while discussing it with my favourite LGS, he looked at me like I was some kind of idiot and said "I've got one in the safe, wanna have a look at it ?".

We agreed on a round $ 1000.- and after some waiting time for the special permit (combined with the M14), I brought it home on Monday. It came with 5 mags and a pouch

I already had a few mags

Funky muzzle brake

Took it to the outdoor 50 m range today for testing, semi auto only. It also ran flawlessly

With the Underwood M1

 

[kraynky]

Two Awesome Rifles! I'd be happy with just one.
Congratulations!

 

[ameridaddy]

Lucky you! Isn't that a fun gun?!!

 

[Muley Gil]

Very nice.

When I was a deputy sheriff, the chief deputy asked me to clean the M2 that he carried in his patrol car. Of course, I had to shoot it. The 3rd shot on full auto was at about 45 degrees.

 

[quikdraw67]

I have an Underwood M1 that looks looks just like your M2, including the muzzle attachment, a WWII stock pouch for the 15rd mags, and an original canvas carry case.

Very nice. I never fired the M2 version. Looks like a fun time.

 

[lihpster]

Sweet piece! I have to say, that's the first time I ever saw a wingnut on a firearm. I've seen some of them own guns, but never hold one together.

 

[jimmyj]

IIRC (?) my M2 Carbine was a Winchester

 

[Model5]

Are you an FFL or is that a transferable m2!? You can't touch a usgi m1 around here in Tennessee for less than 1k. Never even thought that you could nab an m2 for that. If that be the case I'm going to have to reevaluate my collection. My life. My whole understanding of a great deal.

 

[LoboGunLeather]

Now looking at real estate advertisements for Switzerland. The move will cost quite a bit, but the added value of my "guns budget" should offset that.

Last time I got to play with a M2 Carbine was in Vietnam, about 1970. I had to do the entire one-year all expense paid vacation package deal with the US Army. Meals were memorably bad, and the accommodations were less than ideal.

Maybe the nice Swiss folks can help me make the transition. I don't need much space, I am quiet and peaceful, keep a clean house. I have always appreciated a fine time piece. I'm willing to learn German and French, but my yodeling will require extra help.

 

[Road Rat]

These days I would just like to be able to afford to feed an M2!

 

[bummer]

I truly hate you not!

 

[CajunBass]

(Sigh) He get all the neatest toys.

 

[ken158]

I realize you are in Switzerland after looking at your location after the shock of buying a M2 for a grand… How about explaining how the transfer process (of what is a NFA item here in the states) works in your country?

 

[jake1945]

While in 'Nam, I had a M2 carbine. Way fun to fire auto! I got it from a Special Forces officer whose men captured it from the NVA.

 

[desi2358]

Are you an FFL or is that a transferable m2!? You can't touch a usgi m1 around here in Tennessee for less than 1k. Never even thought that you could nab an m2 for that. If that be the case I'm going to have to reevaluate my collection. My life. My whole understanding of a great deal.

Well the OP is in Switzerland so different rules and a different price structure. That would certainly be an incredible deal on an M2 in the USA. Must have been a pretty good deal there too as well He has posted quite a few fantastic finds he has added to his collection over the years in previous posts including a few different (and rare here) full auto arms. While most countries have extremely restrictive firearms laws Switzerland seems to be pretty reasonable, especially when you look at the laws of most of their neighboring countries.

 

[dave1918a2]

Oh Man, I hate You guys over there. Walk into a LGS and walk out with a full auto for $2500. Here it would be 10K and a 8 to 12 month wait. Way to go Switzerland!!

 

[RCL-09]

I had a Plainfield M2 and really enjoyed it. Foolishly I sold it back in the 90's.

That looks like a great gun and will certainly be a lot of fun.

I will need to check but I believe all M2s were marked as such, with some M1s being overstamped with a "2".

Serial number should be around 6.6million or higher.

Bear in mind that the difference between the M1 and M2 was only on the components (selector, disconnect lever, hammer, trigger housing, and associated springs). Thus many carbines with the M1 stamping were legitimately converted to M2s with the simple swapping of parts.

 

[.357magger]

Congratulations on your new to you "War Baby ".

The M1 Carbine is no doubt my favorite rifle. Just TONS of fun to shoot. Mine is a Standard Products from 1944 in excellent condition. It too runs flawlessly (at least so far).

Thanks for sharing yours.

P. S. I kind of like the "funky" muzzle break.

 

[CLASSIC12]

I realize you are in Switzerland after looking at your location after the shock of buying a M2 for a grand… How about explaining how the transfer process (of what is a NFA item here in the states) works in your country?

It's relatively easy. We are still allowed to acquire and possess full auto weapons for collection purposes, or professional needs. They require an exceptional permit, which has a few more conditions, such as already having a small collection, a bolted safe, bolts have to be stored separately and another permit is required to shoot them.

This limits interest in them and therefore they are fairly cheap here, say $ 2-2500 for an M16, $ 1500 for a Glock 18, HK MP5 start at $ 2000, a Thompson starts at $ 1800 etc..

 

[CLASSIC12]

Now looking at real estate advertisements for Switzerland. The move will cost quite a bit, but the added value of my "guns budget" should offset that.

Last time I got to play with a M2 Carbine was in Vietnam, about 1970. I had to do the entire one-year all expense paid vacation package deal with the US Army. Meals were memorably bad, and the accommodations were less than ideal.

Maybe the nice Swiss folks can help me make the transition. I don't need much space, I am quiet and peaceful, keep a clean house. I have always appreciated a fine time piece. I'm willing to learn German and French, but my yodeling will require extra help.

That made me smile. My yodel is poor too.