PLAINFIELD MACHINE M1 .30 CARBINE

Description:
Guns Listing ID: 645686



Plainfield Machine M1 Carbine – Specifications
General
Manufacturer: Plainfield Machine Company (New Jersey, USA)
Type: Semi-automatic carbine
Production: ~1960s–1970s (commercial, post-WWII)
Design: Civilian reproduction of the U.S. M1 Carbine

Core Specs
Chambering
Caliber: .30 Carbine (7.62×33mm)
Bullet weight: ~110 grain
Muzzle velocity: ~1,900–2,000 fps

Dimensions
Barrel length: 18 inches
Overall length: ~35.5–36 inches
Weight: ~5.2–6.0 lbs (very lightweight)

Operation
Action: Gas-operated, rotating bolt
Gas system: Short-stroke piston
Fire mode: Semi-auto only

Magazine
Type: Detachable box magazine
Capacity:
15 rounds (standard)
30 rounds (extended)

Sights
Front: Fixed blade
Rear:
Early: flip sight (2-position)
Later: adjustable rear sight

Construction
Stock: Wood (GI-style, sometimes folding variants)
Receiver: Steel
Finish: Blued or parkerized

Plainfield-Specific Details
Early guns often used surplus USGI parts (better quality)
Later production = more commercial/internal parts
Parts are largely interchangeable with GI carbines
Typically considered:
Good shooters
Less collectible than WWII originals

Performance Snapshot
Effective range: ~150–200 yards practical
Role: Lightweight defensive / utility carbine
Recoil: Very low

Key Notes
Not a military-issued rifle (no collector WWII value)
Reliability can vary depending on:
Magazines
Springs
Whether it has GI vs commercial parts

Quick Summary
Caliber: .30 Carbine
Barrel: 18\"
Weight: ~5–6 lbs
Capacity: 15 / 30 rounds
System: Gas-operated semi-auto

(1)30 Rnd Mag

Manufacturer: PLAINFIELD MACHINE
Model: M1
Caliber Info: .30 CARBINE
Condition: Used - Non-Certified
Barrels: 18.5" BARREL
Action: SEMI AUTOMATIC
Finish: black /w wood stock

Price: $1,199.99
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