Folks, here is something VERY important to know about Carbines.
Look on the receiver bridge and HOPEFULLY it will be marked with the Maker and then, CAL 30M1 as in this photo.
http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2879708920072995975QpPkGk
IF it is marked, "CAL 30M2" and even if there are NO full auto parts on it, it is classified as a machine gun. If you don't have BATF approved paperwork and a tax stamp, it ain't legal. This was not a big deal until in the 80's or 90's until BATF determined the MARKING alone made it a machine gun.
The reason I mention this is because Carbines sometimes came up for sale where someone has ground the "2" off the receiver, and or restamped it with a "1" to try to cover the fact it is not legal. If you are interested in buying a Carbine, look to snisure it is stamped, "CAL 30M1" to ensure you are getting a legal gun.
Look on the receiver bridge and HOPEFULLY it will be marked with the Maker and then, CAL 30M1 as in this photo.
http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/photo/2879708920072995975QpPkGk
IF it is marked, "CAL 30M2" and even if there are NO full auto parts on it, it is classified as a machine gun. If you don't have BATF approved paperwork and a tax stamp, it ain't legal. This was not a big deal until in the 80's or 90's until BATF determined the MARKING alone made it a machine gun.
The reason I mention this is because Carbines sometimes came up for sale where someone has ground the "2" off the receiver, and or restamped it with a "1" to try to cover the fact it is not legal. If you are interested in buying a Carbine, look to snisure it is stamped, "CAL 30M1" to ensure you are getting a legal gun.