Iver Johnson M1 Carbine .30 Carbine Semi-Auto Rifle, 18 Inch Barrel, AA-Prefix Military Configuration
This commercial Iver Johnson M1 Carbine stands out as an AA-prefix rifle in military configuration, chambered in .30 Carbine with an 18 inch barrel. It features a narrow barrel band without bayonet lug, a side sling swivel, and a GI-style stock with sling slot. The bore is in excellent condition, and the rifle includes both 30-round and 15-round magazines along with a GI-style web sling.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Details: There are minimal markings from previous handling and use. Please refer to the photos for close-up views.
What's Included
- 1x 30-round steel M1 Carbine magazine
- 1x 15-round steel M1 Carbine magazine
- GI-style green web sling (installed)
This M1 Carbine follows the classic layout with a steel receiver and a GI-style hardwood stock that has a sling slot and a checkered buttplate. The AA-prefix commercial production and military configuration details align with the traditional pattern while retaining Iver Johnson commercial markings and build.
It uses the M1 Carbine short-stroke gas piston system with a rotating bolt and is configured for a 30+1 capacity. The rifle includes both a 30-round and a 15-round magazine, giving you two period-correct magazine formats. Length of pull measures 13.25 inches.
Sighting is handled by a protected blade front sight set in a dovetail and an adjustable aperture rear sight. The rifle also features a perforated steel upper handguard and a narrow barrel band without bayonet lug, with a side-mounted sling swivel.
Markings include the barrel ring stamped "U.S. CARBINE CAL. 30 M1." The bore presents a clean, mirror finish with sharp lands and grooves, consistent with the noted excellent bore condition.