Erma Werke Iver Johnson U.S. Carbine .22 Model EW.22 HBA
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In 1986 Iver Johnson Arms introduced the Model EW.22HBA in .22 LR (the E M1 with a longer barrel) and the EW .22MHBA in .22 WMR (an ESG 22). Both of these rifles were manufactured by Erma Werke in Dachau, West Germany for Iver Johnson. The Iver Johnson name replaced the name of Erma Werke on the left side of the receiver. “Made in West Germany” was placed on the right side of the receiver, the Iver Johnson owl trademark was added to the top of the receiver near the proof marks, and the Iver Johnson’s import mark was located on the right side of the barrel. However, aside from the proof marks and barrel length, the US imported rifles and the native German ones were more or less perfectly identical.
In 1989, Iver Johnson stopped selling the Erma Werke rifles when American Military Arms Corporation (AMAC) took over. AMAC continued making .30 caliber M1 Carbines under both the Iver Johnson and later their own AMAC brand name. The remaining copies of the 22LR M1 Carbine are now all in private collector’s hands and occasionally they’ll pop up on Gunbroker and other private sales for about $300 for a copy in good condition but I’ve also seen them on some websites going for over $1000, especially commemorative editions.
This early production 1986 EW.22HBA is in excellent condition cosmetically but needed some adjustments to the magazine feed lips to fix some feed issues so it would run reliably.
Here are some links to videos on the Milsurp Garage channel of the rifles shown here in this video.................
M1 Carbine
M1 Carbine (1943 IBM)
Marlin Model 99 M1
Marlin Model 99 M1
Marlin Model 989 M2
Marlin Model 989 M2
Gustloff KKW
Gustloff KKW German Training Rifle
Simson W625b
Simson Model W625b - German .22 Trainer
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MG
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I can say that I bought a Stevens 520, 520-30, 67 and a Franchi 48AL because of videos posted here. Learned and liked them, and of course, had to buy them.
I still have the two magazines from it.
I wonder how they managed to make it work in .22WMR. Does it employ a case dot or ring swelling-chamber grip system to delay opening?
Erma Werke Iver Johnson U.S. Carbine .22 Model EW.22 HBA
Milsurp Garage
7,704 views
In 1986 Iver Johnson Arms introduced the Model EW.22HBA in .22 LR (the E M1 with a longer barrel) and the EW .22MHBA in .22 WMR (an ESG 22). Both of these rifles were manufactured by Erma Werke in Dachau, West Germany for Iver Johnson. The Iver Johnson name replaced the name of Erma Werke on the left side of the receiver. “Made in West Germany” was placed on the right side of the receiver, the Iver Johnson owl trademark was added to the top of the receiver near the proof marks, and the Iver Johnson’s import mark was located on the right side of the barrel. However, aside from the proof marks and barrel length, the US imported rifles and the native German ones were more or less perfectly identical.
In 1989, Iver Johnson stopped selling the Erma Werke rifles when American Military Arms Corporation (AMAC) took over. AMAC continued making .30 caliber M1 Carbines under both the Iver Johnson and later their own AMAC brand name. The remaining copies of the 22LR M1 Carbine are now all in private collector’s hands and occasionally they’ll pop up on Gunbroker and other private sales for about $300 for a copy in good condition but I’ve also seen them on some websites going for over $1000, especially commemorative editions.
This early production 1986 EW.22HBA is in excellent condition cosmetically but needed some adjustments to the magazine feed lips to fix some feed issues so it would run reliably.
Here are some links to videos on the Milsurp Garage channel of the rifles shown here in this video.................
M1 Carbine
M1 Carbine (1943 IBM)
Marlin Model 99 M1
Marlin Model 99 M1
Marlin Model 989 M2
Marlin Model 989 M2
Gustloff KKW
Gustloff KKW German Training Rifle
Simson W625b
Simson Model W625b - German .22 Trainer
Look, I don't ask for your money, use your money to buy guns! What I ask for is free, takes a second, and keeps this channel up and running. First, LIKE the video with a thumbs up, and second, SUBSCRIBE and hit notifications to keep us alive and recommended in the YouTube algorithm. Don't be shy, comment with your thoughts if you like! That's it! Would love to keep this channel going for as long as possible to bring you along on my ride of collecting interesting firearms! Much appreciated!
MG
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Milsurp Garage videos are filmed for educational and entertainment purposes only, with emphasis on firearms safety and responsible gun ownership. Milsurp Garage is NOT in the business of selling firearms or performing modifications on them. Do not attempt to copy at home anything you see on the Milsurp Garage channel videos. Firearms can be extremely dangerous if not used safely.
Your discussion of the detailed history and functioning of the guns are Head and shoulders above others on YouTube.
You take your time explaining, and don't rush through your vids.
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