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Rockola M1 Paratrooper .30 Caliber Carbine Folding Stock Military Rifle S/N 1683191
Guns International #: 101461413 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Military Rifles - M1 Carbine - Military Rifles - US
Seller's Information
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Seller: Elephant & Castle Fine Arms
Company: Elephant & Castle Fine Arms
Member Since: 5/22/07
State: Missouri
Zip: 65721
Country: United States
Phone: (417) 581-4570
Fax: (417) 581-1873
Platinum Seller
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 days
Payment Types Accepted: Cashiers Check,Money Order
About Us: 3-Day Inspection does NOT apply to NIB Firearms and does NOT Apply to other Firearms unless the Description in the Listing of the Firearm is Different than what is Shipped.
Description:
Rockola M1 Paratrooper Carbine Rifle
- .30 carbine caliber
- Rockola barrel dated 4-1943
- Rockola receiver
- Desirable flat top bolt
- Military parkerized finish
- Folding paratrooper stock with ID# B257614 (leather very good)
- Green canvas carbine sling
- Adjustable rear ramp sight
- Bayonet lug
- Slick action
- Rare muzzle flash hider marked "Hider Flash M3-U"
- Inside of stock marked "OI" for Inland
- Bore is excellent and bright with solid lands and grooves
- (1) 15 round magazine marked SL
- While originally 140,000 M1A1 Paratroopers were built solely by Inland Arsenal, rebuilds were configured by other makers and put back in battery on the war front
- Wood is in very good condition with no splits or cracks
- Original parkerized finish 90%
- A very rare M1 maker in a rare arsenal paratrooper configuration
- NO import marks
- WWII Veteran bring back, we bought from family
- Front barrel band marked "JM"
- Safety lever switch style marked (E) I
- Magazine release marked M
- One of only 228,500 Rockolas made
- 9th rarest of all the makers
- Includes Shane MFG Co 1944 dated OD green canvas paratrooper (carbine transport) case in 90% condition ($395 value)
- Paratrooper M1A1 began delivery in October 1942, originally by Inland
- Designed for Airborne use
- This rifle is a Veteran bring back. Used in allied invasion of Sicily, code name Operation Husky. Battle was from July 9, 1943-August 17, 1943. 505th Parachute Infantry Company H, part of 82nd Airborne Division serving under Colonel Gavin. Later served in Normandy and the battle of the Bulge. Father was a Sargent
- Serial number 1683191
SOLD