December 16, 17, & 18, 2025 Firearms & Militaria
Lot #3301:
(C) WWII ROCK-OLA SEMI-AUTOMATIC M1 CARBINE.
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/18/2025
Manufactured in the final block of Rock-Ola production which only included 20,000 carbines manufactured from April to May, 1944. The "W" marked Winchester barrel is undated. Machined front sight and "I.R.CO." adjustable aperture rear. Rebuilt internals. Small parts include a flat bolt, flip safety, and M2 magazine catch. "IO" marked high wood stock with a encircled "P" proof on the grip and a Benicia Arsenal boxed "BA / JPL" cartouche. The "L-J" 4 rivet top wood is retained by a diamond "D" marked bayonet lug band. An olive web sling and oiler are included. CONDITION: Good as arsenal rebuilt. Significant portions of arsenal parkerized finish are retrained mixing with a worn silvery patina. Stock has light impressions throughout. Good bright bore with a ring a few inches past the muzzle. ME of 3. Fine mechanics.