Rock-Ola M1 Carbine .30 Carbine Semi-Auto Rifle, WWII 1943, Early Oval Sling/Oiler Stock, Type I Band, 18 in Barrel
Rock-Ola was one of ten prime WWII M1 Carbine contractors and produced a comparatively small share of total carbines, making its marked examples desirable to collectors. This 1943 Rock-Ola M1 Carbine shows early features including an oval sling/oiler stock, a two-rivet handguard, and a Type I narrow barrel band without a bayonet lug. It also carries an arsenal-upgraded adjustable rear sight, a recoil plate marked ROCK-OLA, and a front sight marked "R P."
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Specific Condition Notes: The metal shows heavy rusting throughout. The hardwood furniture is heavily worn. The bore presents in decent shape consistent with the stated rating. A magazine is not included.
What's Included
- Rock-Ola M1 Carbine rifle
Rock-Ola’s limited wartime output, approximately 3.7% of total M1 Carbines, adds meaningful collector interest. This carbine dates to 1943 and was produced in the United States, aligning with a core WWII production window.
It retains notable early-configuration elements: a Type I narrow barrel band without bayonet lug, an oval sling/oiler stock, and a two-rivet top handguard. The receiver is steel, and the stock is hardwood with a fixed, full-length profile.
Sighting equipment includes a protected blade front sight marked "R P" that is cross-pinned and staked, and a later adjustable aperture rear sight with a windage knob, an elevation ladder marked 1/2/2.5, and a milled base—typical of arsenal upgrades.
Mechanically, it is a semi-automatic carbine using a short-stroke gas piston and rotating bolt. Chambered in .30 Carbine, it has an 18 in barrel and a 13 in length of pull. The recoil plate is marked ROCK-OLA, further tying key components to the maker.