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New2brass
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The usage of the M designation covers all USGI military equipment. there was probably a M1 and M2 latrine. Carbine M1, Carbine M1A1 Abrams M1, Abrams M1a1 when the item has a significant change it will go up a number M2 carbine M3 carbine (M1 or M2 with a infrared scope) M4 carbine is the short version (carbine) of the M16 platform. Not sure what the Heavy machine gun M1 was, but the Browning M2 evidently followed it. The M3 Browning machine gun was I believe an aircraft version. the carbine oiler was used for the M1 carbine, M3 "Greasegun", Survival Rifle M4, Survival rifle shotgun M6 |
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The M2 was a .50 caliber BMG, not .45. This type oiler was used on early M3 submachine guns (grease gun). It looks to be mislabeled. I wonder...?
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*NOTE* this post was originally hidden from display till the game played out* A carbine enthusiast would know that anything carbine related the stock number begins with B28 or B028 stock number. The oiler is stock number B028-02-00020 The A36 or A036 is for the Thompson SMG Only 4 oilers? Carbine oilers were in packs of 6, 10, 25, 50. If you seen anything other please post. .45 cal? nope not the Hyde/Marlin M2 subgun? Stock number A52. Those oilers had a different top that once in a while is claimed to have been for the M1 carbine I-cut stocks (it does not fit!) Photo credit Frank Iannamico, SAR July 2001 Could mean Cal 45 Submachinegun M3, which most know as the greasegun? Stock number A58 The drawing number for the M1 carbine, M3 "Greasegun", Survival Rifle M4, Survival rifle shotgun M6 is C64364 What is the M2? could it be an oiler, M2? Member and NFA guru Dave Albert confirms these are for the M1 Thompson and his picture shows that you would have trouble fitting it in you M1, M1A1, M2 or M3 carbine. It may be nice next to your M21 carbine 2x trainer, though there is no oiler cut on those. (left)Thompson M1928, (middle 2) Thompson M1, (right) M1 Carbine and variants
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Member Louis Losi submitted an interesting oiler and pointed out that the nomenclature does not seem correct. Lets see who has sharp eye's and how many things of interest can be found The contractor was Viola Sales & Engineering Co. in Viola Illinois for those interested. The contract was awarded in May of 1953 for the sum of $17,000 For those rushing out to get one for their collection, you may wish to wait. The oiler is unmarked.
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