As an example, for every 100 complete carbines NPM supplied 4 trigger housings (4% extra) and 40 firing pins (40% extra). Each prime contractor had to provide spare parts in addition to the completed carbines.The majority of parts were manufactured by hundreds of companies that served as subcontractors to each prime contractor. None of the ten primary contractors manufactured all of the parts that went on their carbines.The date of the initial contract is not the date actual production started. When receiving their contract(s), not even one primary contractor had all the tooling necessary to build carbines.
30 Caliber Carbines, Winchester was the only one with prior experience manufacturing weapons.
Out of ten primary contractors that manufactured. The committee changed names several times but is commonly referred to as the Carbine Committee. Army Ordnance and each of the prime contractors. Early in 1942 an advisory and oversight committee was created, consisting of personnel from U.S. You may wish to obtain a copy of Larry Ruth's War Baby!, Volume I. Should you wish more detailed information The information that follows on this page is a basic summary for each of the manufacturers. Overview of the Primary M1 Carbine Contractors If you find the item was not as represented just return for a full refund! Thanks for bidding.The U.S. The buyer will have a 3 day money back inspection period. It is important to us that you are happy with your purchase. We also accept ACH with no additional fee. Most people agree that NPM made the highest quality carbine even though they only made 4 of their parts and relied on a large number subcontractors to supply their parts. They did not begin shipping complete rifles until February 1943 and production did not speed up until April 1943, they had a slow start. The Government first issued contracts to NPM in 1942. It appears to have 2 small brass pins hammered in the stock near the back of the receiver. The groove of the top handgaurd has been painted white to help pick up the front post sight. The bolt looks like it has some surface pitting, but the face and firing pin are good. This M1 is in good condition, the finish is around 80%. * 3rd block, serial number November, 1943 - June, 1944
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