WWII Rock-Ola M1 M-1 Carbine U.S. .30CAL 18” Semi Auto Rifle 1944 C&R

SOLD FOR: $1,280.00

WOA#: WY240725TK005

Make: Rock-Ola Music Corporation.

Model: M1 Carbine

Serial Number: 4620416

Year of Manufacture: Early 1944

Caliber: .30 Carbine

Action Type: Semi Auto, fed by Detachable Magazines

Markings:

The top-rear of the receiver is marked “ROCK-OLA”, and “4620416”.

The top-front of the receiver is marked “U.S. CARBINE”, “CAL .30 M1”.

The barrel is marked with a “P” about mid length, toward the muzzle is marked “ROCK-OLA”. The gas block is marked “ROCK-OLA”. The left side of the chamber has a small flaming bomb test mark. The bottom front of the barrel has an Arlington Arms import mark.

The front sight is marked with a “RIA” on the left side for Rock Island Armory.

The rear sight is marked “I.R.C.O.”-for International Register CO.

The magazine release button is marked “M”

The receiver block in the stock is unmarked.

The inside of the upper handguard is marked with illegible yellow paint, it might be a last name.

The hammer is marked “AM B” for International Business Machine IBM.

The trigger group is marked “INLAND” for Inland Division.

The sear is unmarked

The barrel band is marked “JM”

The right side of the stock is marked with an illegible stamp.

The stock is marked with a Circle “P” acceptance mark.

The magazine is unmarked.

Barrel Length: Approximately 18 Inches

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a fixed blade set between protective ears.  The rear sight is the later style sliding aperture sight with a knurled windage knob dovetailed to the receiver.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is an Oval cut, high wood stock, with a two rivet handguard, type three barrel band with bayonet lug, a later style rotary safety and a checkered metal Buttplate. The LOP measures about 13.25” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stock shows scratches, dings, and compressions scattered throughout the surface of the wood. There are a few chips in the edges of the sling cut, a small chip at the lug, and a very large chip out of the comb at the heel. The metal butt plate has semi-dulled checkering, has lost its finish, turned brown with patina and rusted. The outside of the handguard has minimal wear with no chips or cracks. Overall the wood is in Fair + to Good condition.

Type of Finish: Parkerized and blued.

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is bright with defined rifling. There is no visible erosion in the bore. There are marks and lines in the bore from use. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 8/10.

Overall Condition: This rifle retains 97% of its original metal finish. The bolt and receiver show finish wear on the friction surfaces. There is handling wear present with no notable damage or marrs. The finish has turned brown and green with age and patina, very common for a rifle of this age. The bolt retains most of the bluing. There is no rust on the actual rifle. The markings are clear and the screw heads are sharp. Overall this rifle is in about Good+ condition for C&R.

Magazine Quantity and Condition: This rifle includes one Magazine in Like New condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle includes one magazine.

Our Assessment: The M1 Carbine was developed and produced after WWII started. Over 6 million were made by a number of U.S. companies to assist with the all out war effort. The M1 Carbine was widely issued to U.S. Military Forces which numbered over 16 million during WWII. The M1 Carbine contributed greatly to U.S. efforts during WWII.
The Rock-Ola Music Corporation was a top maker of jukeboxes. Starting in 1935, Rock-Ola sold more than 400,000 jukeboxes under the Rock-Ola brand name. It is thought to have inspired the term Rock & Roll. During WWII Rock-Ola was one of the many companies who helped with the war effort. Rock-Ola only produced about 3.7% of the total number of wartime M1 Carbines. Due to both the relative rarity of Rock-Ola M1 Carbines and the distinctive name, Rock-Ola M1 Carbines are prized among collectors. This Rock-Ola M1 Carbine was made in early 1944 at the height of the War. This example has a lot of barrel markings including the test mark, Rock-Ola Gas block mark and the Arlington Arms import mark . If you are a music fan and a gun lover this rifle will make a great addition to your collection. Please see our high quality photos via the link and best of luck with your bidding!!!-R.L.

WWII Rock-Ola M1 M-1 Carbine U.S. .30CAL 18” Semi Auto Rifle 1944 C&R
WWII Rock-Ola M1 M-1 Carbine U.S. .30CAL 18” Semi Auto Rifle 1944 C&R