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WORLD WAR II U.S. STANDARD PRODUCTS M1 Carbine .30 Caliber Light Rifle WW2 1943 Dated Barrel for World War II Guns International #: 101791598 Seller's Inventory #: 201752 Category: Military Rifles - US - Military Rifles - M1 Carbine Seller's Information When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com Seller: AncestryGunsLLC Company: Ancestry Guns LLC Member Since: 11/3/16 State: Missouri Zip: 65203 Country: United States Phone: (314) 707-7373 International Phone: 314-707-7373 Platinum Seller Number of Active Listings: 1445 Total Number of Listings: 29836 Seller: FFL Dealer Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. Payment Types Accepted: Credit Card, Certified Check, Money Order Description: WORLD WAR II U.S. STANDARD PRODUCTS M1 Carbine .30 Caliber Light Rifle WW2 1943 Dated Barrel for World War II Here we present a U.S. M1 Carbine Semi-Automatic Rifle, manufactured in 1943 by Standard Products. This .30 caliber semi-automatic rifle was first used by the United States Armed Forces on October 22, 1941. Despite having a similar name and appearance, the M1 Carbine is not a carbine version of the M1 Garand rifle. They are different firearms and use different ammunition. Prior to World War II, U.S. Army Ordnance received many reports that the full-size M1 Garand was too heavy and cumbersome for most support troops, such as mortarmen and radiomen to carry. During prewar and early war field exercises, it was found that the M1 Garand impeded these soldiers' mobility, as a slung rifle would frequently catch on brush, bang the helmet and tilt it over the eyes. Many soldiers found the rifle slid off the shoulder unless slung diagonally across the back, where it prevented the wearing of standard field packs and haversacks. Additionally, Germany's use of glider-borne and paratroop forces to launch surprise ‘blitzkrieg’ attacks behind the front lines generated a request for a new compact infantry weapon to equip support troops. This request called for a compact, lightweight defensive weapon with greater range, accuracy and firepower than handguns, while weighing half as much as the Thompson submachine gun or the M1 rifle. The U.S. Army decided that a carbine would adequately fulfill these requirements and specified that the new arm should weigh no more than five pounds and have an effective range of 300 yards. Paratroopers were also added to the list of intended users and a folding-stock version would also be developed. The M1 carbine was also one of the most cost-effective weapons used by the United States military during World War II. At the beginning of World War II, the average production cost for an M1 carbine was approximately $45, about half the cost of an M1 rifle at approximately $85 and about a fifth of the cost of a Thompson submachine gun at approximately $225. The .30 Caliber carbine ammunition was also far cheaper to produce than the standard .30-06 ammunition; used fewer resources, was smaller, lighter, faster and easier to make. These were major factors in the United States military decision to adopt the M1 carbine, especially when considering the large numbers of weapons and ammunition manufactured and transported by the United States during World War II. The overall condition is very good. This example has a solid stock that’s marked “AAV” signifying a rebuild. Standard Products receiver. This example sports an early flat bolt and deep sight grooved “RMC” (Rock-Ola) hand guard. There is a “P” inspection stamp on the front of the pistol grip. The barrel is dated “1-43”. The action is strong and the bore is bright. This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic. Barrel is 18 inches. Caliber: .30 Carbine Overall condition as seen in photos. Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING. Will need to be sent to your local FFL or C&R licensee. This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic. Guaranteed AUTHENTIC & Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY. ancestryguns $2485 #201752   SOLD Curio/Relic: Yes