Anyone remember the Iver Johnson "Spitfire" carbine?

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Anyone remember the Iver Johnson "Spitfire" carbine?

Posted: 9/3/2003 7:50:06 PM EDT

If I remember right, a while back there used to be an m1 carbine chambered for a .223 wildcat based on the .30 carbine round...sounds interesting, like a PDW ahead of its time! Can anyone fill me in...

Posted: 9/4/2003 1:34:15 AM EDT

[#1]

I think IAI is making them now.

http://www.iaiamericanlegend.com/2257.html

rk

Posted: 9/5/2003 8:26:49 AM EDT

[#2]

Gun Parts/Numrich Arms might carry parts for the older weapon. I think the guy behind the idea was the same guy who made the Johnson Rifle and LMG.

Posted: 9/6/2003 2:17:16 PM EDT

[#3]

You mean 5.7 MMJ. To me, a spitfire is a .45 cal ugly thompson looking thingy. Its Melvin Johnson. You can buy the barrel and ammo thru Gun Parts Corp. They do have them.
GG

Posted: 9/8/2003 12:28:38 AM EDT

[#4]

Whoa! Easy there Gun Guru Them's Fighting words!They happen to be quite nice, once you get to know them. I am taking mine to Knob Creek this fall for the third year in a row. From the top
Spitfire Subgun, select fire registered full auto
Spitfire Carbine, semi auto
Volunteer Arms Carbine, semi auto
Eagle Carbine, semi auto
all open botl .45 cal
http://www.pixhost.com/pixg/gotvett/all-cropped-spitfirea1a.jpg

Posted: 9/9/2003 5:34:37 PM EDT

[#5]

Sorry, but I kinda hit the nail on the head.

Thats the most that I have seen in a looooong time.
GG

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Anyone remember the Iver Johnson "Spitfire" carbine?

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