Description
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Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this semi-automatic rifle for a penny-start auction…this is the International Business Machine Corp. M1 Carbine!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: International Business Machines Corp. (IBM)
Model: M1 Carbine
Serial: 3709586
Model: M1 Carbine
Serial: 3709586
Date of Manufacture: 1943
Caliber: .30 Carbine
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 18"
Optics/Sights: Wing Protected Blade Front with Adjustable Aperture Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Walnut Stock
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The IBM-manufactured M1 Carbine is a historically rich example of American wartime ingenuity and industrial mobilization. Chambered in .30 Carbine, this semi-automatic rifle features an 18-inch barrel with a blued finish, a wing-protected blade front sight, and an adjustable aperture rear sight—a sighting system well-suited for the carbine’s effective range of around 300 yards. Its smooth walnut stock reflects the practical yet durable design ethos of World War II-era service rifles. Compact, lightweight, and easy to handle, the M1 Carbine was originally intended to arm troops who didn’t require a full-sized battle rifle—such as paratroopers, tank crews, and support personnel—but its reputation for reliability and ease of use quickly made it a frontline favorite across multiple theaters of war.
Caliber: .30 Carbine
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 18"
Optics/Sights: Wing Protected Blade Front with Adjustable Aperture Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Walnut Stock
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The IBM-manufactured M1 Carbine is a historically rich example of American wartime ingenuity and industrial mobilization. Chambered in .30 Carbine, this semi-automatic rifle features an 18-inch barrel with a blued finish, a wing-protected blade front sight, and an adjustable aperture rear sight—a sighting system well-suited for the carbine’s effective range of around 300 yards. Its smooth walnut stock reflects the practical yet durable design ethos of World War II-era service rifles. Compact, lightweight, and easy to handle, the M1 Carbine was originally intended to arm troops who didn’t require a full-sized battle rifle—such as paratroopers, tank crews, and support personnel—but its reputation for reliability and ease of use quickly made it a frontline favorite across multiple theaters of war.
What sets this particular example apart is its manufacturer: International Business Machines Corporation (IBM). Better known today as a computing giant, IBM was one of several civilian companies enlisted during WWII to aid in mass-producing the M1 Carbine. Between August 1943 and May 1944, IBM produced approximately 346,500 units, making them one of the key contributors to the over 6.1 million M1 Carbines built during the war. Operating out of their Endicott, New York facility, IBM took over direct control of carbine production after initial challenges with subcontractor Auto-Ordnance. They manufactured 14 of the 19 necessary components in-house, showcasing innovative techniques such as stamped and brazed trigger housings—a cost- and time-saving advancement. IBM receivers were often marked with “AO” (Auto-Ordnance) on the bevel below the serial number and featured a wide recoil plate tang, making them identifiable to collectors. The IBM M1 Carbine is not only a functional and collectible firearm but also a symbol of how American industry transformed during wartime—shifting from office machines to ordnance in defense of freedom.
Contents:
Contents:
This example will ship with all contents as shown in the images above!
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Additional Details
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