Description
Item Description
Model: M1 Carbine
Serial: 1578843
Date of Manufacture: 1943
Caliber: .30 M1
Finish: Parkerized
Barrel Length: 18" Rock-Ola Barrel
Optics/Sights: Underwood Winged Protected Blade Front with Adjustable Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Walnut Stock
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Quality Hardware M1 Carbine is a historically significant, collectible variant of the iconic U.S. M1 Carbine — a lightweight, semi-automatic rifle chambered in .30 Carbine that was widely issued to American troops in World War II. Unlike the better-known carbines made by major defense contractors like Inland or Winchester, the Quality Hardware examples were produced in much smaller numbers during a brief, intense production period in 1943–1944, when the U.S. government pressed a diverse group of manufacturers into service to meet overwhelming wartime demand. Quality Hardware & Machine Co., a Chicago-based industrial firm not typically associated with firearms manufacturing, was subcontracted to build receivers and assemble complete M1 Carbines; in total, they made roughly 359,666 rifles, accounting for about 5.9 % of all wartime M1 production. Some of the receivers were stamped “UN-QUALITY” because they were made by a subcontractor (Union Switch & Signal) under contract to Quality Hardware, making those examples especially prized by collectors today.
Mechanically and functionally, a Quality Hardware M1 Carbine is identical to typical wartime M1 Carbines: it’s gas-operated (short-stroke piston), feeds from a detachable 15-round magazine, and carries simple but effective iron sights — a protected front post and a flip or adjustable aperture rear — that give good performance at typical service ranges. The rifle’s overall dimensions, weight, and handling closely match the standard WWII M1 pattern, and many original specimens that survive today retain parkerized finishes and period-correct wood stocks marked with the sling cut-outs and cartouches indicative of wartime issue.
Because of their comparatively low production and the variety of subcontracted components (barrels from makers like Inland or Winchester, stocks with distinct markings, etc.), Quality Hardware M1 Carbines are of special interest to collectors and mil-surp enthusiasts; examples in original condition tend to command a premium on the collector market, with unrefurbished rifles often trading significantly higher than generic surplus guns. Despite their rarity, they function the same as other M1 Carbines, making them not just historical artifacts but also shootable pieces of American military heritage.
Return Policy:
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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.
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Additional Information
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https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1154420236 |
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AuctionEndDate: |
2026-02-22 21:00:00 |
CurrentBid: |
816.88 |





