M1 Carbine, Quality Hardware and Machine Co.
Data
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Make: M-1 |
Model: Carbine |
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Arsenal: Quality Hardware and Machine |
Serial #: 1619435 |
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Caliber: .30 caliber |
Date of Manufacturer: |
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Action: Semi-automatic, gas operated, rotating bolt |
Capacity: 10, 15, & 30 round magazines |
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Barrel Length: 18" |
Overall Length: 35.6" |
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Other Numbers: |
Import Mark?: None |
| Weight: 5.2 lb. |
Information
Obtained from the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP). Quality Hardware produced 359,666 of the 6,221,220 carbines manufactured or 5.9%. This item is listed as "Service Grade" by CMP. Their definition of "Service Grade":
Carbines have been rebuilt and refinished
at least once and will exhibit in most cases varying degrees of wear on many of
the parts and generally no noticeable or significant pitting on metal. All the
carbines have late features - such as adjustable sights (heavily staked) with
bayonet lug bands and rotary safeties. Metal parts are mixed USGI. There are
no carbines with early features. Muzzle will gauge 3 or less on muzzle gauge.
Stocks will be replacement Italian marked M2 type birch or beech pot belly or
USGI walnut but having seen heavy use with possible rebuild marks (no original
stock cartouches remain). Most stocks have the “FAT” stamp / cartouche (Fabbrica
Armi
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