Howdy from The First State

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   Howdy Carbine devotees and thanks for allowing me into your membership. My name is Pete and I reside in the State of Delaware  at the present time.
My interest in the US Carbine Cal 30 first began when on active duty in the US Air Force, Air Police/Security, SAC, 8th Air Force, Headquarters. It was 1962 and we were issued 1911A1, .45 cal. semi-automatics and M2 Carbines.

The M2 was a fun weapon, and being stateside was only fired when either qualifying or upon group request for range time. Being in my early twenties I loved to tinker with anything mechanical and soon was field stripping mine, cleaning and caring for it. From 1962 until about mid 1964 when we were issued the first M16 (AR15 at the time) I never had a failure of any nature with my M2.

After departing the USAF one of my first ventures was to locate and purchase an M1 Carbine.  I came across a pre-owned, probably fired very little, pristine National Postal Meter, which I purchased for $75.00. I've owned several since but the NPM remains my very favorite.

Thanks again,

Pete

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Pete 45 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Recruit Joined: Jan 22 2019 Location: Newark, DE Status: Offline Points: 3	Post Options Post Reply Quote Pete 45 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Howdy from The First State Posted: May 03 2019 at 5:18pm
	Howdy Carbine devotees and thanks for allowing me into your membership. My name is Pete and I reside in the State of Delaware at the present time. My interest in the US Carbine Cal 30 first began when on active duty in the US Air Force, Air Police/Security, SAC, 8th Air Force, Headquarters. It was 1962 and we were issued 1911A1, .45 cal. semi-automatics and M2 Carbines. The M2 was a fun weapon, and being stateside was only fired when either qualifying or upon group request for range time. Being in my early twenties I loved to tinker with anything mechanical and soon was field stripping mine, cleaning and caring for it. From 1962 until about mid 1964 when we were issued the first M16 (AR15 at the time) I never had a failure of any nature with my M2. After departing the USAF one of my first ventures was to locate and purchase an M1 Carbine. I came across a pre-owned, probably fired very little, pristine National Postal Meter, which I purchased for $75.00. I've owned several since but the NPM remains my very favorite. Thanks again, Pete

W5USMC Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Joined: Apr 29 2017 Location: Missouri Status: Offline Points: 2958	Post Options Post Reply Quote W5USMC Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: May 03 2019 at 5:30pm
	Welcome to the forum, Pete. $75 for your NPM Carbine, I would say that you bought it quite some time ago.
	Wayne USMC Retired NRA Life Member

allend Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Recruit Joined: Feb 28 2016 Location: ohio Status: Offline Points: 10	Post Options Post Reply Quote allend Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: May 03 2019 at 5:31pm
	welcome to this forum. There is a wealth of knowledge here. If you have questions ask. If you have pictures post. They love pictures.

jackp1028 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Hard Corps Joined: Jan 01 2016 Location: Cloudcroft, NM Status: Offline Points: 1276	Post Options Post Reply Quote jackp1028 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: May 03 2019 at 5:52pm
	Hi Pete and welcome from New Mexico, the 47th state! My first carbine, a Winchester, cost $60 in 1963. I wish I still had it.
	JackP

David Albert Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Hard Corps Status Quo Challenger Joined: Dec 27 2015 Location: Ohio Status: Offline Points: 1003	Post Options Post Reply Quote David Albert Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: May 03 2019 at 7:52pm
	Welcome, Pete. My first Carbine was $195, a Winchester purchased in the 50th state in 1984. Still love that rifle... David Albert dalbert@sturmgewehr.com
	NRA Life Member Past Pres., The American Thompson Association Amer. Society of Arms Collectors OGCA/TCA/Carbine Club/GCA/IAA SAR Writer Author - The Many Firearm Designs of Eugene Reising Eagle Scout

Nevinator Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Recruit Joined: Jan 28 2018 Location: Conroe, TX Status: Offline Points: 91	Post Options Post Reply Quote Nevinator Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: May 29 2019 at 7:30am
	Hi from Texas, Pete! You’ll find this forum to be very informative. There are a bunch of great folks on here and always willing to lend advice.
	Retired First Sergeant, U.S. Army Retired LEO VFW Life Member NRA Life Member

sling00 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Hard Corps Joined: Apr 21 2016 Location: Tennessee Status: Offline Points: 941	Post Options Post Reply Quote sling00 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: May 29 2019 at 10:48am
	Welcome Pete to the forum. Great place with lots of knowledgeable folks to help answer any questions.

Donnie Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List On Point Joined: May 31 2018 Location: Newburgh, IN Status: Offline Points: 336	Post Options Post Reply Quote Donnie Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: May 29 2019 at 12:38pm
	Welcome, Pete! Glad to see that you kept your M1 30 carbine interest alive for so long. I got the bug when I was in the military back in 1971 and got to fire one at the range. I always remember the fun of shooting that carbine. But, I never got around to buying one until last year. Then I added a second one recently. What a hoot to own and shoot.

m1a1fan Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Hard Corps Got Para? Joined: Jan 01 2016 Location: Virginia Status: Offline Points: 1736	Post Options Post Reply Quote m1a1fan Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: May 30 2019 at 7:35am
	Welcome to the forum from SeVA!

BER911 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grunt Joined: Aug 04 2018 Location: Central VA Status: Offline Points: 314	Post Options Post Reply Quote BER911 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: May 30 2019 at 11:01am
	Pete, Welcome Aboard from central Virginia. Your NPM sounds like a beauty. Love to see pictures of it some time.
	Semper Fi, Bruce