Carbine Paper Find from SOS Show Last Month
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Topic: Carbine Paper Find from SOS Show Last Month
Posted By: David Albert
Subject: Carbine Paper Find from SOS Show Last Month
Date Posted: Feb 15 2026 at 9:08pm
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On Thursday, 1/29/26, I went to the members only day of the Show of Shows in Louisville, and had a great time as usual. I found one Carbine treasure for $15 that I want to share. I will also soon add it to my list of Carbine Books and Manuals in my collection, which can be seen at the following link: https://www.uscarbinecal30.com/forum/topic5503.html The item is a reproduction of "Notes on Materiel, U.S. Carbine Caliber .30 M-2 (T-4)" from 15 December 1944, published by the Michigan U.S. Carbine Collector's Association in May, 1993. Apparently there were supposed to be 2500 certified, serial numbered copies printed. This one is a "Certified True Copy - Non-Serial # Issue" with a signature. I am glad to add it to my collection. I also met up with Dave T from this site at SOS, and it was a pleasure to put a face to a name. Hope we can meet again next time.    If you have any questions regarding the manual's content, I will be happy to answer. 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 |
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Posted By: welbytwo
Date Posted: Feb 15 2026 at 10:42pm
| cool--by chance does it have any of the T4 serials listed or in photos? |
Posted By: Dave T
Date Posted: Feb 16 2026 at 8:20am
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Wow, you were really digging deep at the show Nice find! ------------- Dave |
Posted By: David Albert
Date Posted: Feb 22 2026 at 7:13pm
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welbytwo, A serial number is visible in one of the photos, but it is illegible. It might be legible on an original. David Albert ------------- 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 |
Posted By: New2brass
Date Posted: Feb 23 2026 at 9:15am
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It appears to be a standard 7 digit serial number, not like the assigned T4 serial numbers. ------------- http://www.uscarbinecal30.com/forum/wtb-magazines_topic7446.html" rel="nofollow - My Wish List |
Posted By: David Albert
Date Posted: Feb 27 2026 at 9:16pm
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I received a request from member "RedRider" to make the document available, and so I'm doing so here for everyone's benefit. Notes on Materiel, U.S. Carbine, Caliber .30 M2 (T-4) You may download the 33mb size document at the following link: http://www.sturmgewehr.com/dalbert/CarbineClub/M2%20Carbine%20Materiel%20Notes.pdf" rel="nofollow - http://www.sturmgewehr.com/dalbert/CarbineClub/M2%20Carbine%20Materiel%20Notes.pdf If you find this helpful, please click on the "Thanks" button in the upper right hand corner. Enjoy! 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 |