M1 Carbine

ChuckW · Post by **ChuckW** » Thu Jan 08, 2015 12:10 pm

Years ago, I replaced the missing rifle rack on my M38, and then purchased a Saginaw M1 carbine to display in the rack. M1 prices have gone through the roof lately, so I have been afraid to display the real M1 in the jeep. Found this cheap Airsoft M1 that actually matches an original one almost perfectly, although I'm not too fond of the clip.

Now I can display a rifle in the rack, so people can understand what that thing is on the windshield, and not have to worry too much if this $30 Airsoft M1 suddenly grows legs and walks off!

4x4M38 · Post by **4x4M38** » Thu Jan 08, 2015 2:51 pm

That's pretty good Man.

A little sandpaper, Hollywood paint and weathering on the stock, and no one would know,

except for the Woody Woodpecker muzzle plug!

Great idea.

Brian

buzzk · Post by **buzzk** » Thu Jan 08, 2015 8:55 pm

like the mule I had one for 20 yrs buzz

Post by **wesk** » Fri Jan 09, 2015 12:02 am

You probably are better off displaying without the clip. Otherwise at shows sooner or later someone will want to ascertain that the weapon is not loaded. We never left clips in them when transporting in the rear areas.

4x4M38 · Post by **4x4M38** » Fri Jan 09, 2015 10:40 am

Yes, and depending on the state the clip may be an issue by itself.

My bet is not in Alabama!

Not to change the subject but where did you get your seat covers?

Tks,
Brian

ChuckW · Post by **ChuckW** » Fri Jan 09, 2015 10:46 am

Good idea, think I will leave the clip out. Also plan to leave the orange plug on it in light of recent events.

Seat covers are OD leatherette from David Pizzoferrato. They are correct for the M38, although some people don't think so. Last year, coming home from the Mobile show, it rained all the way and my canvas seats were completely soaked, so I decided to change to the leatherette and have been very happy with it. Much more water proof and gives me something else to argue with folks about!!

This is my jeep before I changed the seat covers, the canvas was getting pretty worn. About time to replace the top.

4x4M38 · Post by **4x4M38** » Fri Jan 09, 2015 11:56 am

They look really great Chuck.

Beast · Post by **Beast** » Fri Jan 09, 2015 2:09 pm

Looks great! And yes the airsoft weapons make for a nice alternative to displaying real weapons. I use several for my vehicles and they are great because you don't have to worry about sticky fingers at shows. The M1 is nice and I was going to pick one up recently but it appears most of the major airsoft retailers are out of them. So I'll wait until they have them back in stock. The 2 retailers I use the most are www.evike.com and www.airsoftgi.com Here are a few pics of some of the airsoft weapons I use for vehicle displays.

My display at Dayton 2011

4x4M38 · Post by **4x4M38** » Fri Jan 09, 2015 2:18 pm

Wow, that M1A looks scary real.

ChuckW · Post by **ChuckW** » Fri Jan 09, 2015 3:44 pm

I've got an Airsoft M16 that I display with my mule:

and I've got this M1919 that I built a while back that I have no idea what I'm going to do with!

I had a gas M2 on the jeep for a while but had so much trouble with people telling me it was against the law, I finally stopped displaying it.

Xamon · Post by **Xamon** » Fri Jan 09, 2015 4:42 pm

okay just to be nit picky but it is not a clip it is a magazine, further if you want the anti firearms nutjobs to back down get into the habit of calling them firearms instead of weapons.

Bill_F · Post by **Bill_F** » Fri Jan 09, 2015 5:56 pm

Sorry if I missed it but where did you get the m1? I would like one to display in my m38.

ChuckW · Post by **ChuckW** » Fri Jan 09, 2015 6:33 pm

I found my Carbine on Amazon several months ago, but just checked and I don't see them listed any more. I think the price was about $30.

Bill_F · Post by **Bill_F** » Fri Jan 09, 2015 8:45 pm

Do you know what brand it is?

ChuckW · Post by **ChuckW** » Fri Jan 09, 2015 10:11 pm

CYMA

Try this link, a little more than I paid for mine, but the same Airsoft gun: http://www.airsoftmegastore.com/8362-40 ... 1-car.aspx