POLLC Posted February 11, 2020 Report Share Posted February 11, 2020 I'm trying to identify an M2 carbine, 30 round magazine that has only a (J) stamp on it. No other markings. Does anyone know who manufactured this magazine. Thank you in advance. Alan dba POLLC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thumpy Posted February 11, 2020 Report Share Posted February 11, 2020 I believe they where made by Jahn Manufacturing in 1966 to about 1967 then he was bought out by okay magazines... I may be wrong but I looked in to buying a m2 and read a ton about them not an expert could be completely wrong but I think these mags where contracted by the dod and meant to go to country’s the us gave m1 and m2 carbines to? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POLLC Posted February 11, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2020 Thumpy, thank you, even the experts weren't sure. Did a search on Jahn Manufacturing and it was a one year production. It also may have even been used in the Vietnam war? Now it begs the question where was Jahn manufacturing located. Very limited information about Jahn Manufacturing found on the Web.Thank you again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thumpy Posted February 11, 2020 Report Share Posted February 11, 2020 No problem... also I think I have the addresses for where it may of been manufactured new britian ct 200 Ellis St or Berlin ct 245 New Park Drive again no idea if that is right... not an expert... but from what I’ve seen those are the only 2 addresses that business ever had... think the Berlin one was storage place ? Idk but lol could be way off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POLLC Posted February 11, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2020 (edited) Thank you very much Frank. I will read the article. Thanks again. Edited February 11, 2020 by POLLC Was meant to be a PM... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Iannamico Posted February 11, 2020 Report Share Posted February 11, 2020 (edited) There is an article on IDing carbine magazines on the CMP website J= Jahn also made magazines for the M3- M3A1 grease guns during Vietnam, also stamped with a letter J. Those I have seen were all parkerized. http://thecmp.org/wp-content/uploads/Carbine_30_Round_Magazines_September_2007.pdf Edited February 12, 2020 by Frank Iannamico 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MontanaRenegade86 Posted February 12, 2020 Report Share Posted February 12, 2020 (edited) As previously stated, the J marked magazines were made by Jahn Manufacturing. I believe Jahn held the contract to supply magazines to our military and allies during the Vietnam War. I have several for my M2 Carbines and they work great! They are kind of pricey at $40 a pop but well worth the money. In Liberty, KristopherH https://connecticutmills.org/find/details/b.-jahn-manufacturing-co Edited February 12, 2020 by MontanaRenegade86 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
POLLC Posted February 12, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2020 Thank you everyone (Thumpy, Frank, and Kristopher). I don't think anyone can add any more to the this conversation. Thank you again. Alan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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