Century Inland M1 Carbine

Stevo99 · 09-03-2007, 02:08 AM

First time entry:

I just got my Inland M1 Carbine from Century and I just have to comment that to them, GOOD must mean BEAT and FILTHY! And when I made my order over the phone, Herb didn't seem to know much if anything about his product for sale. Then, I got an urgent phone call late Friday saying that he had lost my C&I license info and that what they had was flying out the door. So I had to pay someone to fax him my license by Monday. Then I had to check with Herb to see if they got my info, and if the item was sent as they don't notify you in any way! I did finally get a response. It arrived one week later looking like it had been dragged behind a truck. In the future I'll give my money to better dealers. How about you?

M14man · 09-03-2007, 03:52 PM

That hurts when you pay that much for something that is so tired.You would be better going thru CMP, but then there is the wait and the uncertainty of what you are getting.

ASTINOS · 09-09-2007, 01:27 AM

i am a holder of an old M16 rifle, the paint job is ruined but i do not know where to start, i only know how to use guns and i wanted to learn about repaiting them or reblueing them, because from where i live, nobody is pretty much inclined with such, and it would be neat if i be the first one to engaged in such business, perhaps you guys could be of some assistance,..tnx

Orlando · 09-09-2007, 07:20 PM

Every report I have heard of Centurys carbines are of rusted, beat up junk. I cannot understand why anyone would take the chance with them when CMP's Inlands were the same price and in twice as good condition?

oldjarhead · 10-08-2007, 03:06 PM

Understanding that everyone may not be an immediate qualifier for CMP purchases, it would be quite beneficial to work on it. The CMP normally will undergrade their weapons thereby benefitting the purchaser; you usually end up on the winning end. Additionally, these folks know their products and will work with you to resolve any issues you may have with them.
I've never purchased a long gun from Century but have a couple handguns; I don't buy from them anymore. Need I say more?
As for "Herb didn't seem to know much...". Unfortunately that is a huge on-going problem with doing business in the United States today. Sales staff are given a handbook from which to spout off information about the product to the customer...If it ain't in the book, they're lost.

09-03-2007, 02:08 AM	#1
Stevo99 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Western Washington State Posts: 1	Century Inland M1 Carbine First time entry: I just got my Inland M1 Carbine from Century and I just have to comment that to them, GOOD must mean BEAT and FILTHY! And when I made my order over the phone, Herb didn't seem to know much if anything about his product for sale. Then, I got an urgent phone call late Friday saying that he had lost my C&I license info and that what they had was flying out the door. So I had to pay someone to fax him my license by Monday. Then I had to check with Herb to see if they got my info, and if the item was sent as they don't notify you in any way! I did finally get a response. It arrived one week later looking like it had been dragged behind a truck. In the future I'll give my money to better dealers. How about you?

09-03-2007, 03:52 PM	#2
M14man Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: FLA Posts: 426 Images: 10	That hurts when you pay that much for something that is so tired.You would be better going thru CMP, but then there is the wait and the uncertainty of what you are getting.

09-09-2007, 01:27 AM	#3
ASTINOS Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Philippines Posts: 1	i am a holder of an old M16 rifle, the paint job is ruined but i do not know where to start, i only know how to use guns and i wanted to learn about repaiting them or reblueing them, because from where i live, nobody is pretty much inclined with such, and it would be neat if i be the first one to engaged in such business, perhaps you guys could be of some assistance,..tnx

09-09-2007, 07:20 PM	#4
Orlando Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 525	Every report I have heard of Centurys carbines are of rusted, beat up junk. I cannot understand why anyone would take the chance with them when CMP's Inlands were the same price and in twice as good condition?

10-08-2007, 03:06 PM	#5
oldjarhead Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mansfield, MO Posts: 814	Understanding that everyone may not be an immediate qualifier for CMP purchases, it would be quite beneficial to work on it. The CMP normally will undergrade their weapons thereby benefitting the purchaser; you usually end up on the winning end. Additionally, these folks know their products and will work with you to resolve any issues you may have with them. I've never purchased a long gun from Century but have a couple handguns; I don't buy from them anymore. Need I say more? As for "Herb didn't seem to know much...". Unfortunately that is a huge on-going problem with doing business in the United States today. Sales staff are given a handbook from which to spout off information about the product to the customer...If it ain't in the book, they're lost.