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Lot #3479
Lot #3481

Lot 3480: World War II Rock-Ola U.S. M1 Carbine

Desirable World War II Rock-Ola U.S. M1 Carbine

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 16, 2021

Lot 3480: World War II Rock-Ola U.S. M1 Carbine

Desirable World War II Rock-Ola U.S. M1 Carbine

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 16, 2021

Estimated Price: $1,600 - $2,500
Price Realized:
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Desirable World War II Rock-Ola U.S. M1 Carbine

Manufacturer: Rockola
Model: M1 Carbine
Type: Carbine
Gauge: 30 Carbine
Barrel: 18 inch round
Finish: parkerized
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2843
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 242
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Manufactured in early 1944. "ROCK-OLA" marked barrel with no date. Type IV "RP" marked front sight with "A-R" marked aperture, type I two position flip rear sight marked "BR". Fitted with the second model four spot weld barrel band. Round bolt marked "ROCK-OLA" on the left lug and a type III operating slide marked "ROCK OLA" on the underside. Type IV stamped and brazed trigger guard marked "ROCK-OLA" on the right rear, "LT-Q/R" hammer, Rock-Ola blued sear and trigger, and "BR" magazine catch. Type I two rivet handguard with the deep sighting groove, marked "RMC" on the underside. Low wood replacement M2 Carbine stock with oval cut oiler slot. Magazine absent.

Rating Definition:

Very fine, retaining 85% plus original parkerized finish with some light spotting and receiver track wear, 40% original blue finish on the bolt body. Replacement M2 Carbine stock (hand guard original) is fine with a repaired 5 inch crack on the right side below the operating rod handle. Mechanically excellent.



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