Data

M1 Carbine, Rock-Ola Co.

Out of the box from CMP

Stripped and cleaned, stock refinished

Out of the box from CMP

Stripped and cleaned, stock refinished

Data

Make: M-1	Model: Carbine
Arsenal: Rock-Ola	Serial #: 6084732
Caliber: .30 caliber	Date of Manufacturer:
Action: Semi-automatic, gas operated, rotating bolt	Capacity: 10, 15, & 30 round magazines
Barrel Length: 18"	Overall Length: 35.6"
Other Numbers:	Import Mark?: None
Weight: 5.2 lb.

Information

Obtained from the Civilian Marksmanship Program. Rock-Ola produced 228,500 of the 6,221,220 carbines manufactured or 3.7%. Rock-Ola's are always desirable, not only because there were fewer made than any other make but because Rock-Ola was a famous juke box maker of the period who's product was quite familiar to the WWII GI's. 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 Terni ).

I've taken this gun apart refinishing the stock and cleaning the hardware. Used a steam iron to remove the minor dents and dings. Used a red mahogany stain on the wood and Gunny's Wax to finish.

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Out of the box from CMP