Designed primarily for light duty in the hands of logistical military participants such as cooks and clerks, the system went on to. It is about owning a piece of history that protected our freedoms and won a world war. It was made between november of 1943 to march of 1944. Rockola barrel dated february 1943 with a bright bore. Parts tools for sale books for sale handy order form large quantity parts. Serial number 1685215 dates this one to the end of the first run 11421143 of 1762519. Anyway a big thanks to the folks at the cmp for a topnotch piece of history. The m1 carbine was appreciated, first and foremost, for its weight. The rock ola wears a lw stock and eu handguard, both for underwood. M1 carbine rockola history of serial numbers answers. Why do rockola m1 carbines demand such a premium over all other manufactures of the m1 carbine. M1 garand and carbine club, m1 collectors club, birth of the m1 carbine. Half as heavy as the m1 rifle, it was quite handy and its fifteen, and later in the war, thirty round magazine gave a fair amount of firepower. It covers the m1 cabines history, with serial number ranges included, and development, as well as m1 carbine specific upkeep and field maintenance.
This carbine is all rock ola and correct for this series block. If you are like me, owning an m1 carbine goes a lot deeper than just owning a firearm. M1, m1a1, m2, and m3 technical manual tm 91276 military technical manual tm 91276 contains field and depot level maintenance and inspection instructions for the m1, m1a1, m2 and m3 carbines. M1 carbine rock ola stock i just a rock ola stock and i was want to know if it was a fake or the real deal. The m1 carbine was primarily intended to be a replacement for the. You are bidding on a ww2 m1 carbine stock made by rock ola. The rockola wears a lw stock and eu handguard, both for underwood. A brand new 1945style m1 carbine from inland manufacturing tom mchale. Rock ola also produced and published arcade video game machines in the early 1980s such as fantasy with the most successful inhouse game developed being nibbler. My dad bought my granddad his fatherinlaw an m1 carbine back when i was in elementary school. M1 carbine, irwin pedersen this company was a marriage of the irwin brothers furniture company, and the gunsmith talents of the famous john pedersen of pedersen device and garand competition fame.
This book cover field striping, in general, issues with specific variations of the m1 carbine and the m2 carbine. Starting in 1935, rockola sold more than 400,000 jukeboxes under the rockola brand name, which predated the rock and roll era by two decades, and is thought to have inspired the term. Due to both the rarity of rock ola carbines and the distinctive name, they are highly prized among collectors. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Unfollow m1 carbine rock ola to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
Despite having a similar name and appearance, the m1 carbine is not a carbine version of the m1 garand rifle. Author leroy thompson tells us the story of the m1 carbine from its. Theyre nice rifles, but they werent designed to improve on the m1 garand. Rock ola m1 carbine with rare i stock harry viezens fine guns. How to identify an original m1 carbine, part 1, receivers, types, markings, characteristics duration. Military production carbines had serial numbers in the following range. Rock ola barrel with attached knappmonarch m8 grenade launcher, m15 grenade sight on the left side of the stock, 1943 dated avery canvas double magazine pouch, canvas web sling, and 2 extra magazines.
The m1 carbine series is often regarded as one of the most prolific american firearms developed during and for the second world war. The m1 and m2 were the only ones to be made in large numbers. Rock ola was also one of the producers of the m1 carbine for the us military during wwii, making 3. M1 carbine us carbine, caliber 30, m1 semiautomatic full. Aug 31, 2012 i have a rock ola build ww2 m1 carbine. Rockola became a prime contractor for production of the m1 carbine for the us military during world. I think they are one of the most well made m1 carbines. Rock ola barrel dated february 1943 with a bright bore. A couple years back, my uncle returned the carbine to our side of the family, stating that hed kept it as a varmint gun out at the ranch house. The m2 carbine is the selectivefire version of the m1 carbine capable of firing in both semiautomatic and fullautomatic. If you want to know how to evaluate and select an m1 carbine, or how to determine the date of your carbine s manufacture, these questions are answered in the m1 carbine owners guide. New old stock unissued usgi m1 m2 carbine stock with matching handguard made by overton.
Some of the carbines remained in service or in storage overseas, many others returned home to america, where they were inspected and rebuilt to the updated standards set for the. They were designed to relieve the m1 garand as the primary arm for radio operators, machine gun crews, tankers, artillerymen,forward observers, engineers and others whose primary function was not that of an infantry rifleman, and provide more power, and longer range than the 1911. Oct 16, 2017 to place my ria 1963 rebuildboxedpapered inland m1 carbine, as a partial trade, i now have a shooter grade rock ola. The m3 carbine was an m2 carbine with an active infrared scope system. The mauser shuffle rock on with a rockola m1 carbine. Rmc with crossed cannons is stamped on one side of the stock and a small rmc stamp is present in the beveled area of the stock where the sling attaches. Designed primarily for light duty in the hands of logistical military participants such as cooks and clerks, the system went on to good effect with airborne troops and tank crews alike. Riverbank armory specializing in m1 carbines, sales, parts and service.
The surplus parts existed in sufficient numbers that it was possible to build entire m1 carbines from these surplus parts. Nov 10, 2017 mid wwii production quality hardware m1 carbine. This is in sync with the underwood barrel date of 643. The two most important parts of any carbine, are the receiver and the barrel. Comprehensive guide to the m1 carbine roger larson on. Usa recently, we discussed some other storied guns including the remington 870 and ruger 1022. Unfollow rockola m1 carbine to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. This rockola carbine is a second block production gun.
Rockola recoil plate, rockola barrel undated, type 1 band unmarked, flat. In the current market i wouldnt be surprised to see that carbine go for over a grand, even though its a postwar rework. The m1 carbine formally the united states carbine, caliber. I guess that i was looking for an easy way to put a rock ola barrel on my nice rock ola 17521xx rcvr. The rockola manufacturing corporation was founded in 1927 by coinop pioneer david. New old stock unissued usgi m1m2 carbine stock with matching handguard made by overton. You are bidding on a ww2 m1 carbine stock made by rockola.
This rock ola carbine is a second block production gun. But the rarest of the wwii m1 carbines is generally thought to be the all original m1a1 paratrooper model made by inland with the folding stock. One in a series of books with general information on military firearms. Military rifles m1 carbine for sale guns international. Thompsons book is an excellent overview of the developmental history and use of rifle. I know that i will never make the rifle correct but i was hoping to look down the barrel and see rock ola. M1 carbine rockola stock i just a rockola stock and i was want to know if it was a fake or the real deal. It is an oval cut, high wood that was modified to a low wood type 3.
One of the more interesting firms to manufacture m1 carbines during world war ii is the focus of this article, the rock ola mfg. The asking prices for these rockola m1 carbines at gun shows as compared to all other manufactures of the carbine are completely rediculous. The irwinpetersen model considered the rarest of the regular m1 carbine that a collecter can hope to find. This book is a comprehensive look at one of the most popular us service rifles of the 20th century. Browse all new and used military rifles m1 carbine for sale and buy with confidence from guns international. Quality hardware rgs and rockola barrels archive cmp forums. To place my ria 1963 rebuildboxedpapered inland m1 carbine, as a partial trade, i now have a shooter grade rockola. War department and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The m1 carbine weapon book and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Sep 29, 2017 rockola m1 carbine, shooting at 25 yards. Rockola became a prime contractor for production of the m1 carbine for the us military during world war ii.
This particular rifle was manufactured in ww2 between november, 1943 and march, 1943. Made from american black walnut, it has rmc stamped in the slingwell. For sale is a used rockola m1 carbine chambered in. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. States possessed the strongest and best equipped fighting force in the history of mankind. Jun, 2018 this page details the development and operational history of the m1 carbine us carbine, caliber 30, m1 semiautomatic fullautomatic carbine including technical specifications and pictures. Wwii m1 carbine quality hardware w rockola barrel youtube. The asking prices for these rock ola m1 carbines at gun shows as compared to all other manufactures of the carbine are completely rediculous. Due to both the rarity of rockola carbines and the distinctive name, they are highly prized among collectors.
One of the more interesting firms to manufacture m1 carbines during world war ii is the focus of this article, the rockola mfg. If you want to know how to evaluate and select an m1 carbine, or how to determine the date of your carbines manufacture, these questions are. At this time, this manufacturers rifles are getting more difficult. Meter, typewriters underwood, or jukeboxes rockola. For sale is a used rock ola m1 carbine chambered in. The magazine i got with it is not rock ola, its inland. M1 carbine stock rockola rmc rockola type 3 orig ww2. My collection is pretty small since i am a college kid. By the 1930s, rockola was manufacturing a wide array of products including scales, parking meters.
Rock ola became a prime contractor for production of the m1 carbine for the us military during world war ii. Unfortunately, the grand rapids, michigan based pairing struggled with quality and quantity problems from the start. Why do rock ola m1 carbines demand such a premium over all other manufactures of the m1 carbine. M1 carbines, wartime production, 7th revised and expanded. Riverbank armory specializing in m1 carbines, sales, parts and. Sowie 4 zusatzmagazinen, 2 davon in wachspapier in beiliegendem doppelmagazintasche. The magazine i got with it is not rockola, its inland. There are no arsenal rebuild marks or reimport marks anywhere on the carbine. Studler, chief of the small arms development branch of the office, chief of ordinance was one of the driving forces behind the carbine. In march 1985, author larry ruth interviewed david reese and was told rock island armory inc. Ive found one locally, rebuilt, has bayo lug and adjustable rear sight. There is no date code under rock ola on the barrel.
Rockola barrel with attached knappmonarch m8 grenade launcher, m15 grenade sight on the left side of the stock, 1943 dated avery canvas double magazine pouch, canvas web sling, and 2 extra magazines. The sling is stamped and so is the cartridge case and both are. I have published a book on m1 carbine production dates. The m1 carbine was developed as a light rifle, chambered for.
Dont confuse this book with others, this one is correct. Rockola m1 carbine sep 23, 2017 swiss auction center. This fact was not lost on those in the private sector interested in making a profit, who were well aware of the popularity of the m1 carbines. Rock olas are comparitively rare and that one is in good shape. War ii, from manufacturers as diverse as ibm, general motors, and rockola. Rockolas are always desirable, not only because there were fewer made. It has all the early features such as the double bevel trigger housing, dog leg hammer as well as the rare i stock. Online finds parts guns you found on ebay, gun broker, craigslist. The 7th edition of this bestselling bible of the world war ii m1 carbine has been. Starting in 1935, rock ola sold more than 400,000 jukeboxes under the rock ola brand name, which predated the rock and roll era by two decades, and is thought to have inspired the term. Large unparalleled m1a1 section with full illustrations and details on all of its.
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