Plainfield Machine Carbine Model Numbers (throughout production 1962-1978)

Model numbers were primarily based on the type of stock, wood finish, and sights or scope. All used the same receiver and internal parts. Barrel lengths were normally 18", however, several sport models used barrels of 20"-22" and 20" barrels were used for the Canadian market due to Canadian gun laws. The most common model sold was the PM 30 G Military model.

The eighteen model numbers found to date can be divided into six basic categories:

• Military Models
• Paratrooper Models
• Plainfielder Models
• Presentation Models
• 22 PMC (5.7mm Johnson caliber) Models
• Enforcer Model

Military, Paratrooper, and Plainfielder models existed throughout production. Presentation models were available from about 1964-1970. The 22 PMC (5.7mm Johnson) models were introduced about 1964. The Plainfield Machine Enforcer model was manufactured only in 1978, during the transition as Iver Johnson took over the Plainfield Machine carbine manufacturing operations.

Model numbers shown in fliers, manuals, and price lists did not appear on the carbines themselves. Serial numbers ran consecutive regardless of model, with the exception of the 5.7mm Johnson models which are discussed further in the serial number section.

Model #	Model Description	Stock	Handguard	Finish	Misc.	Source
Military Model
PM 30 G	Military	American Walnut w/ slingwell	ventilated metal	satin blued		1, 2, 3, 4, 5
PM 30 GT	Military	American Walnut w/ slingwell	ventilated metal	satin blued	4x scope w/ S&K mount	4, 5
Military Model - Gloss Finish
P 30 G	Military	High gloss American Walnut w/ slingwell	ventilated metal	satin blued		1, 2, 3
Military Sporter Model
PM 30 S	Military Sporter	Solid American Walnut	American Walnut	satin blued		1, 2, 3, 4, 5
PM 30 ST	Military Sporter	Solid American Walnut	American Walnut	satin blued	4x scope w/ S&K mount, open ramp front sight	4, 5
Military Sporter Model - Gloss Finish
P 30 SG	Military Sporter	High gloss solid American Walnut	High gloss American Walnut	satin blued		1, 2, 3
Paratrooper Model
PM 30 P	Paratrooper	American Walnut - telescoping	ventilated metal	satin blued		1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Plainfielder Model
P 30 D	Deluxe Plainfielder	Satin American Walnut, high comb, hand checkered	Satin American Walnut	satin blued	open ramp front sight	4, 5
P 30 DS	Deluxe Plainfielder	Satin American Walnut, high comb, hand checkered	Satin American Walnut	satin blued	open ramp front sight	1, 2, 3
P 30 DT	Deluxe Plainfielder	Satin American Walnut, high comb, hand checkered	Satin American Walnut	satin blued	4x scope w/ S&K mount, open ramp front sight	4, 5
P 30 S	Plainfielder	Satin American Walnut, high comb, no checkering	Satin American Walnut	satin blued	open ramp front sight	1, 2, 3
Sporter Model
PPM 30 D	Deluxe Sporter	Premium Grade American Walnut, high comb	Premium Grade American Walnut	satin blued	open ramp front sight, custom barrel band	ads
Presentation Model
PPM 30	Presentation	Satin American Walnut w/ slingwell	Satin American Walnut	chrome		1, 2, 3, 4*, 5
PPM 30 T	Presentation	Hand rubbed American Walnut w/ cheek piece	Hand rubbed American Walnut	satin blued	4x scope w/ S&K mount, open ramp front sight, custom barrel band	4*, 5
22 PMC (5.7mm Johnson Caliber)
PM 223	22 PMC	American Walnut w/ slingwell	ventilated metal	blued	M-5 instead of M-1 on receiver	ads
PM 223 D	Deluxe 22 PMC	Premium Grade American Walnut, high comb	ventilated metal	blued	custom barrel band	ads
PM 223 T	22 PMC	American Walnut w/ slingwell	ventilated metal	blued	22" barrel, 4x scope w/ S&K mount	ads
Enforcer Model
PP 30	Enforcer	American Walnut, pistol grip	Walnut or ventilated metal	blued	9" barrel, custom barrel band	ads
*The January 1969 sales flier depicts and describes the Model PPM 30T which it labeled the Model PPM 30 (1) Plainfield Machine Company 1965 sales flier (2) Plainfield Machine Company April 1966 sales flier (3) Plainfield Machine Company April 1966 Price List (4) Plainfield Machine Company January 1969 sales flier (5) Plainfield Machine Company January 1969 Price List

Plainfield M2 Carbines

Plainfield produced both an M2 carbine and an M2 carbine kit for converting the carbine to selective fire. These carbines were sold to law enforcement agencies, but also military forces of other nations in Third World countries.

Selector switch for semi-auto or full auto fire

Small Arms Today, 2nd Edition (1988), by Edward Ezell provides a country by country listing of small arms used throughout the world. On page 233 under South Korea, Ezell indicates between 1976-1978 the U.S. State Department licensed the delivery of 374 commercially made M2 carbines by the Plainfield Manufacturing Company for the Korean police. On page 249 under Liberia, Ezell indicates Fargo International delivered 10 Plainfield M2 carbines to the National Police in 1978. During both these time periods Plainfield was owned by Iver Johnson Arm's. The State Department approved/denied sales of newly U.S. manufactured weapons for export to foreign nations direct from the U.S. manufacturer.

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History of Plainfield Machine Co. 1951-1978	Serial Numbers & Dates of Manufacture	Models & Flier/Manual Downloads	Receivers & Markings	Parts & Markings