Volunteer Enterprises, Inc. Commando Mark III .45 ACP Semi-Auto Carbine, 16.5 inch Barrel, Fixed Sights, Crinkle Finish, Wood Stock
This Volunteer Enterprises, Inc. Commando Mark III is a .45 ACP, U.S.-made semi-automatic carbine built on a simple blowback system with a top-ejecting receiver. It stands out for its ribbed/vented barrel shroud, slotted compensator with an integral front sight, and textured crinkle-finish cast metal frame paired with wood furniture. Marked with Patent No. 3695143 and Pat.
Pend on the lower housing and manufactured in Knoxville, Tennessee, it combines distinctive styling with straightforward operation. Note: this rifle uses a detachable box magazine pattern, but no magazine is included with this sale.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The rifle shows scratches and blemishes across its finishes and wood furniture. There is pitting visible on the chamber face. The front sight appears to have been shaved down slightly.
What’s Included
- Volunteer Enterprises, Inc. Commando Mark III .45 ACP semi-automatic carbine
- No magazine included
The Commando Mark III uses a blowback, semi-automatic action with a top-ejecting receiver and a left-side charging handle. This simple operating system and ejection pattern are defining traits of the design.
Barrel features include a prominent ribbed/vented shroud and a slotted compensator with an integral fixed blade front sight. The rear sight is fixed, providing a straightforward, durable sighting setup.
The frame is cast metal with a textured crinkle finish, while the receiver is steel. Wood furniture includes a stock with a rear sling swivel and a horizontal wooden fore-end with a shallow finger groove, giving the carbine a classic, easy-to-grip profile. Length of pull measures 16 inches.
Markings on the lower housing include "PATENT NO. 3695143" and "PAT. PEND." The carbine was manufactured in Knoxville, Tennessee, United States. It is designed for a detachable box magazine pattern and is rated for a 30+1 capacity; however, no magazine is provided in this sale.