The M1 Carbine
The M1 Carbine was designed primarily to offer noncombat and line-of-communications troops a better defensive weapon than a pistol or submachinegun, with greater accuracy and range, but without the recoil, cost, or weight of a full-power infantry rifle. The carbine was also easier for less experienced soldiers and smaller-framed people to fire than the .30 caliber infantry rifles of the day. The carbine was more convenient to carry for officers, NCOs, or specialists encumbered with weapons, field glasses, radios, or other gear. Tankers, drivers, artillery crews, mortar crews, and other personnel were also issued the M1 Carbine in lieu of the larger, heavier M1 Garand. Belatedly, a folding-stock version of the M1 Carbine was developed, after a request was made for a compact and light infantry arm for airborne troops. The first M1 Carbines were delivered in mid-1942, with initial priority given to troops in the European theatre of war.
Each M1 Carbine rifle sold by CMP is an authentic U.S. Government rifle that has been inspected, headspaced, repaired if necessary and test fired for function. Each rifle is shipped with safety manual and chamber safety flag. Shipping and Handling $22.95 per rifle.
Orders are filled on a first-come first serve basis. Rifles of all grades are packed for shipment purely by "luck of the draw". Prices are subject to change without notice. Customers will be notified before new prices are charged.
Rack Grade M1 Carbine
| NLU |
DESCRIPTION |
PRICE |
AVAILABILITY |
| R017INR |
INLAND |
$419 |
Accepting orders |
| R017UDR |
UNDERWOOD |
$479 |
Accepting orders |
| R017WINR |
WINCHESTER |
$575 |
SOLD OUT-12-5-08 (not accepting orders)
|
| R017QR |
QUALITY HARDWARE |
$479 |
SOLD OUT
(not accepting orders) |
| R017SAR |
SAGINAW |
$479 |
Accepting orders |
| R017SGR |
SAGINAW S'G' |
$595 |
SOLD OUT
(not accepting orders) |
| R017NPR |
NATIONAL POSTAL METER |
$479 |
Accepting orders |
| R017STR |
STANDARD PRODUCTS |
$495 |
SOLD OUT
(not accepting orders) |
| R017IBMR |
IBM |
$495 |
Accepting orders |
| R017ROR |
ROCKOLA |
$575 |
SOLD OUT
(not accepting orders) |
Rack Grade Carbines have been refinished and rebuilt at least once and will exhibit in most cases varying degrees of wear on many parts. 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. All are mechanically sound with good headspace.
Bores will have some heavy pitting and exterior finish may show significant wear and some surface pitting. Muzzle will gauge over a three (3) on gauge. All of the carbines we have are returns from one of several countries and may have USGI walnut, birch, or other foreign replacement wood. Stocks may be M2 type pot belly. Wood may have seen heavy use, may or may not have original cartouches and may have foreign markings. Wood is sound, but will have dings, dents, gouges and cracks that do not affect the function of the carbine. Carbines in this grade show considerably more use and wear than the service grade.
Service Grade M1 Carbine
| NLU |
DESCRIPTION |
PRICE |
AVAILABILITY |
| R017NP |
NATIONAL POSTAL METER |
$575 |
SOLD OUT
(not accepting orders) |
| R017SA |
SAGINAW SG |
$575 |
SOLD OUT
(not accepting orders) |
| R017SG |
SAGINAW S'G' (GRAND RAPIDS) |
$675 |
SOLD OUT
(not accepting orders) |
| R017SGLW |
SAGINAW S'G' LESS WOOD |
AUCTION |
CMP Dutch auction only
Only 190 available. |
| R017ST |
STANDARD PRODUCTS |
$575 |
SOLD OUT
(not accepting orders) |
| R017IBM |
IBM |
$575 |
SOLD OUT
(not accepting orders) |
| R017IN |
INLAND |
$495 |
Accepting orders |
| R017UD |
UNDERWOOD |
$565 |
Accepting orders |
| R017WIN |
WINCHESTER |
$675 |
SOLD OUT-12-5-08 (not accepting orders) |
| R017Q |
QUALITY HARDWARE |
$565 |
SOLD OUT
(not accepting orders) |
| R017RO |
ROCKOLA |
$675 |
SOLD OUT
(not accepting orders) |
| R017IP |
IRWIN PEDERSON |
____ |
CMP auction only |
| *** |
*** |
____ |
CMP auction only |
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. All the carbines we have are returns from one of several countries and may have USGI walnut, birch or other foreign replacement wood. Stocks may be M2 type pot belly. Wood may have seen heavy use, may or may not have original cartouches and may have foreign markings. Wood is sound, but will have dings, dents, gouges and cracks that do not affect the function of the carbine.
*** UN-Quality, duplicated serial numbers, lineouts (transfers), early 1942 dated barrels, spring tube models,
and other oddities will be auctioned.
CARBINE ACCESSORIES
| NLU |
DESCRIPTION |
PRICE* |
AVAILABILITY |
| PS103 |
Magazine, M1 Carbine, 15 rd. Good condition, but some light rust and discoloration possible. |
$12.00 ea. |
Currently available |
| PC003 |
M1 CARBINE SLING KIT |
$10.95 |
SOLD OUT |
** M1A1 PARATROOPER CARBINES **
The CMP has a acquired a relatively small quantity of M1A1 paratrooper
carbines. Approximately 140,000 of these carbines were made by Inland from
late 1942 to late 1944. They are quite scarce today and original examples
have not been offered for sale for several decades.
While these carbines have been inspected and are complete and serviceable,
they have seen considerable use over the past 60+ years. Many show stock
repairs and signs of refinishing and rebuilding. Leather may be scuffed or
may be torn. Wire stocks may have replaced leather or rivets.
All of these carbines have Inland barreled receivers. Most have Inland bolts
but will have mixed USGI parts. None have the early flip sights, and late
features will predominate. Bores are free of pits and gauge under "3" on a
muzzle gauge. Most of these carbines are still coated in grease or other
preservative and will require a thorough cleaning.
Because of their scarcity, these carbines will be offered for sale through
our auction site at http://auction.odcmp.com beginning in Aug-Sep 2008.
The carbines have been all been graded as service grade and separated into
three categories:
| NLU |
DESCRIPTION |
PRICE |
AVAILABILITY |
| ____ |
M1A1 High Wood |
|
CMP auction only |
| ____ |
M1A1 Low Wood |
|
CMP auction only |
| ____ |
M1A1 European Wood |
|
CMP auction only |
Low Wood USGI (dark walnut). Some may be cut down from high wood. Most will
have stock repairs such as screws, pins or patched wood. Wire stock is USGI.
High Wood USGI (dark walnut). Most will have stock repairs such as screws,
pins or patched wood. Wire stock is USGI.
European Wood (replacement). Wood is light tan in color, resembling
beechwood. All are low wood profile and most are in excellent condition. A
few may have stock repairs. Wire stock is USGI.
