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Post by fmf on Nov 29, 2008 17:29:43 GMT -5
were the 30 round Carbine Mags used in the indo-china War ? I can not recall seeing any pics of them in use , I have seen carbines with adjustable sights
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6ebcp
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Post by 6ebcp on Nov 30, 2008 2:53:51 GMT -5
The 30 rnd mags came into being with the introduction of the M2 Carbine in early 1945.
Theres a picture of a 30 rnd mag being used on a M1A1 in the centre fold pictures of the book "the last valley" by Martin Windrow.
Though rarely seen in Indo China, I believe the few who could get their hands on them would keep them for their final "assault" mag.
I myself am after one or two for my indo impression but finding a source is proving difficult with the standard 15 rnd mags going for £5 / $10 here in the UK but the 30 rnd mags going for £15 / $30. Also i'm after the modified standard 15 rnd Carbine magazine pouch for the 30 rnd magazines. (Which basically is a normal carbine pouch with the flap cut in half and an extra extension piece sown into place).
Cheers
Danny
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Post by 6ebcp on Nov 30, 2008 3:55:27 GMT -5
Also to my previous posts the M3 carbine (a selective-fire M2 with the M1 infrared night sight or sniperscope) is also reported to have been used at Dien Bien Phu.
Cheers
Danny
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Post by oggy on Nov 30, 2008 9:21:39 GMT -5
Danny - I suppose I'd better not Pee you off with my bargain - 30 rd mag, 5 rounds & rubber base plate - a Fiver @ Elvington......
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Post by 6ebcp on Nov 30, 2008 15:48:23 GMT -5
Hehe not pee'd off at all matey  Off you go! Find more! Danny |
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Post by lt13demi on Nov 30, 2008 21:15:29 GMT -5
M-1 Carbine mags have gone out of sight here. You can't touch a 15 rounder for anywhere less that $20! The occassional "find" does occur. I scored 6 the other day at of all places an antiques mall!!! For like $12 a piece. The little old ladirs that ran the place didn't know what they were.
The day of thr $2 carbine mag are long gone!!!!!
Renault
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Post by oggy on Dec 1, 2008 2:53:37 GMT -5
Hehe not pee'd off at all matey Off you go! Find more! Danny LOL - that actually rates with my 53 dated US Water Bottle & French Bidon, both for 15 Quid........Funnily enough - Elvington again |
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Post by lonestarcharlie on Dec 1, 2008 10:25:58 GMT -5
I have a secret source for cheap 15 rd carbine mags, but i'm not telling! as soon as I do, they'll all dry up and then what will I do? heehee.... =P
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Post by fmf on Dec 1, 2008 11:27:07 GMT -5
I recall in the mid 70 's that there were cases of carbine Mags on sale at Gun Shows cheap , when I was in Viet Nam 70-71 I mostly saw the 30 rd mags , but the quiestion is did the french have them in 45-54 , or did the US need all the 30 rd mags for Korea and not let any go i have plenty of 15 and 30 rd mags , I just want to use what was normal issue for that time
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Post by 6ebcp on Dec 1, 2008 13:32:42 GMT -5
The french did have the 30 rnd mags but they weren't that common compared to the 15 rnd ones.
Danny
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Off you go! Find more!