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FINE! 1943 WWII U.S. ROCK-OLA M1 CARBINE .30 CAL. SEMI-AUTO RIFLE

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FINE! 1943 WWII U.S. ROCK-OLA M1 CARBINE .30 CAL. SEMI-AUTO RIFLE

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Current Bid: $700

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Description:

Fine! 1943 WWII U.S. Rock-Ola M1 Carbine .30 cal. Semi-Auto Rifle. Markings: The top-rear of the receiver is marked “ROCK-OLA”, and “1691433”. The top-front of the receiver is marked “U.S. CARBINE”, “CAL .30 M1”. The barrel is marked with a “P” about mid length, toward the muzzle is marked “ROCK-OLA / 4-43”. The gas block is marked “ROCK-OLA”. The front milled sight is marked "R". The rear sight is marked “BR”. The magazine release button is marked “A-R”. The stock is marked “RMC” inside the sling well. The inside of the upper handguard is marked "RMC". The hammer is marked “KR". The trigger group is marked "Rock- Ola". The sear appears to be unmarked. Extractor is marked "R". Slide is marked on the inside "Rock-ola". Barrel band is unmarked. The bolt is marked "Rock-Ola". The flat bottom between the breech and gas cylinder is marked with the flaming ordnance bomb. Gas pistons is marked "PI". The front sight is a fixed blade set between protective ears. The rear sight is the non adjustable flip sight. The wood stock is marked on the right side "RMC" and crossed cannons cartouche. Oiler is marked "SI". This Rock-Ola M1 Carbine produced in early 1943 is a WWII-era U.S. military semi-automatic rifle chambered in .30 Carbine. Rock-Ola, better known for manufacturing jukeboxes, was one of the ten prime contractors selected to produce M1 Carbines during the war, contributing just over 228,000 rifles, making them one of the rarer wartime manufacturers. The compact, lightweight design and 15-round magazine made the M1 Carbine ideal for support troops, paratroopers, and officers needing a firearm with greater range than a pistol but lighter and handier than the M1 Garand. The M1 Carbine itself was adopted in 1941 as the U.S. military sought a versatile, easy-to-use rifle for troops not on the front lines but still requiring defensive capability. It quickly proved itself in every theater of the war and went on to see service in Korea and Vietnam. Rock-Ola’s contribution is particularly noteworthy for its precision craftsmanship despite the company’s prewar focus on jukebox manufacturing. Collectors value Rock-Ola carbines for their relative scarcity, distinctive markings, and the unique wartime history of a peacetime entertainment manufacturer pivoting to critical arms production during one of the most demanding military mobilizations in history. Serial Number: 1691433 | Caliber / Gauge: .30 Carbine | LOP: 13" | Working Order: Firearm has not been tested | Background Check: Required | Keywords: Firearms, Guns, Firearm; Ref: BD2025

  • Provenance: Includes one 15rd magazine marked "R-O", one 15td magazine marked "IU", WWII era correct sling, and one 1st pattern US magazine pouch marked "Boyle 1942".
  • Dimensions: 18" barrel
  • Circa: 15797
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  • Condition: This rifle is in amazing condition with little signs of wear commensurate with age and very little and light use. Approx. 95%+ finish retained. The bore is bright and shiny with strong rifling. Please review the photos for details and condition.

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