Guns International #: 103257050
Seller's Inventory #: 250685

Category - Military Rifles - M1 Carbine - Military Rifles - US

Category
Military Rifles - M1 Carbine
Military Rifles - US

World War II U.S. ROCK-OLA M1 Carbine SUPPORT TROOP Light Rifle C&R w/SLING SCARCE Semi-Automatic w/ CANVASSLING & OILER

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World War II U.S. ROCK-OLA M1 Carbine SUPPORT TROOP Light Rifle C&R w/SLING

SCARCE Semi-Automatic w/ CANVASSLING & OILER

Here we present a C&R Rock-Ola U.S. M1 Carbine Semi-Automatic Rifle, manufactured circa March of 1944 in Chicago, Illinois. This .30 caliber semi-automatic rifle was first used by the United States Armed Forces on October 22, 1941. Rock-Ola M1 carbines were the scarcest contractor carbines made. The Rock-Ola Manufacturing Corporation was a top maker of jukeboxes. The company, which originally made slot machines, scales and pinball machines, was founded in 1927 by Coin-Op pioneer David Cullen Rockola. The relative rarity and the distinctive name increase the popularity and value of Rock-Ola carbines.

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 overall condition is good. The action is strong. The bore is shiny bright with sharp rifling. The stock is in good shape being re-finished and the butt has experienced much storage wear. Rock-ola barrel and receiver. Clear markings. “LW” marked sling well.

Own the original! 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.

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$2350

#250685
 

Curio/Relic: Yes

Price: $2,350.00
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