Hello all, here is today's article posted on TheArmoryLife.com. It is titled "In Memory: Larry Ruth, Renowned M1 Carbine Historian" and can be found at https://www.thearmorylife.com/in-memory-larry-ruth-renowned-m1-carbine-historian/.
In Memory: Larry Ruth, Renowned M1 Carbine Historian
- Thread starter Mike H.
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Great short on the M-1 Carbine of which I admired as a Kid, but didn't own till in my thirties. Traded for it with a Ruger Bull-barrel pistol and actually carried for a few years as a Patrol Rifle with a mid-sized LE Agency enlieu of the issued 9mm Camp Rifle. Never sure of what I had, other than it was a 1942 Inland by GM and was surprised later to find the receiver was from a tool company and the stock Rock-o-la. Now trying to get the Bride to pick it up as her self-defense rifle as it does fit her over the others and I guess that was it's mission. A rifle for the masses in arms...
Still feed it some 1954 Ammo and seems to still like it.
Still feed it some 1954 Ammo and seems to still like it.
fastboatsailor
Alpha
Very timely article. I just received my FFL for Curios & Relics the other day. I specifically applied for it to purchase an M-1 Carbine. Being new to collecting I appreciate you turning me on to The War Baby! series so I'll have something else to track down to go witn my M-1...besides "War Baby Food" to feed it! LOL!
Mike My Dad and I did some maintenance and electrical work for a lady when I was a young lad. He traded the work for an M-1 carbine and ammo that her late husband had brought home from WW2. It is all matching numbers and has the flip sight. Too bad I did not realize the value of the ammo. I shot most of it up, all of it was in original boxes. Last year I was able to finally able to buy the big brother, an M-1 Garand 1944 issue. Both of these rifles shoot so sweet. They will be passed on to my son and so on, never to be sold.
Elfego Baca
Operator
I pulled my m1 carbine out of the safe to commemorate the life Larry Ruth since reading about his death.
I've had two. My first was a dcm purchase for less than $20.
The last from the cmp for $500.
I shoot 120 grain cast bullets at plates set at 100 and 200 yards.
A fun way to relive a very small part of WWII weaponry.
I've had two. My first was a dcm purchase for less than $20.
The last from the cmp for $500.
I shoot 120 grain cast bullets at plates set at 100 and 200 yards.
A fun way to relive a very small part of WWII weaponry.
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John Wayne
Operator
Great Article and thanks Larry!
Be sure to see my signature line below ;^)
Be sure to see my signature line below ;^)
Jacque Ruth
Alpha
Tom, i don't recall ever meeting you, but delighted that you have warm memories of my husband. Thanks for this article. His works were a labor of love.Hello all, here is today's article posted on TheArmoryLife.com. It is titled "In Memory: Larry Ruth, Renowned M1 Carbine Historian" and can be found at https://www.thearmorylife.com/in-memory-larry-ruth-renowned-m1-carbine-historian/.
BET7
Ronin
A little late, but my heartfelt condolences to you on your loss, Jacque. I love my 2 M1 Carbines, and love reading about their history.