Iver Johnson M1 Carbine .30 Carbine, Military Series, 18 in Barrel, AA-prefix New Jersey Production (1980–1981), 15+1
This Iver Johnson M1 Carbine is a New Jersey–made, AA-prefix example from 1980–1981, built after the Plainfield Machine acquisition. It follows the GI pattern with a hardwood low-wood stock, ventilated steel handguard, and a narrow barrel band with sling loop and no bayonet lug. Chambered in .30 Carbine with an 18 in barrel and 15+1 capacity, it combines classic configuration with excellent internal condition.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm is in solid shape. It shows various cosmetic imperfections, including scratches, blemishes, and areas of finish loss.
What’s Included
- 1x 15-round steel M1 Carbine magazine
The receiver uses the AA-prefix numbering that identifies Iver Johnson’s New Jersey production. This example comes from the 1980–1981 era and is part of the Military series, a commercial build produced after the Plainfield Machine acquisition.
It is chambered in .30 Carbine and operates via a semi-automatic, short-stroke gas piston system. The 18 in barrel and 15+1 capacity align with the classic M1 Carbine format. The barrel ring is marked "U.S. CARBINE CAL. 30 M1," and the magazine catch is marked "M."
The rifle retains GI-style furniture with a fixed, low-wood hardwood stock featuring an oval sling/oiler cut and a checkered steel buttplate. A ventilated steel handguard completes the top end. Length of pull measures 13 in.
Iron sights include a protected blade front and an adjustable aperture rear with windage and elevation. The receiver is steel, and the carbine was manufactured in the United States.