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Model: M1 Carbine
Serial: 3851054
Date of Manufacture: 1943 (Barrel Stamped “ 11 - 43 / flaming bomb”) & 1944 (According to http://uscarbinecal30m1.com/ProductionGraph.aspx)
Caliber: .30 Carbine
Finish: Parkerized
Barrel Length: 18"
Optics/Sights: Wing Protected Blade Front with Adjustable Aperture Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Hardwood
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard / The top of the barrel is stamped “I.B.M. Corp. / 11 - 43 / (flaming bomb), and the left side of the barrel is stamped “BLUE SKY / ARLINGTON, VA.” The letters "AO” are stamped on the bevel below the serial number, indicating Auto Ordnance made this IBM receiver.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The M1 carbine (formally the United States Carbine, Caliber .30, M1) is a lightweight semi-automatic firearm that was a standard firearm for the U.S. military during World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. It was produced in several variants and was widely used by paramilitary and police forces around the world. It also became a popular civilian firearm after World War II.
Despite having a similar name and physical outward appearance, the M1 carbine is not a carbine version of the M1 Garand rifle. On July 1, 1925, the U.S. Army began using the current naming convention where the "M" is the designation for "Model" and the number represents the sequential development of equipment and weapons. Therefore, the "M1 carbine" was the first carbine developed under this system. The "M2 carbine" was the second carbine developed under the system, etc.
A total of over 6.1 million M1 carbines of various models were manufactured, making it the most produced small arm for the American military during World War II (compared with about 5.4 million M1 rifles and about 1.3 million Thompson submachine guns). Despite being designed by Winchester, most of these were made by other companies. The largest producer was the Inland division of General Motors, but many others were made by contractors as diverse as IBM, the Underwood Typewriter Company, and Rock-Ola Manufacturing Corporation.
International Business Machines Corporation, commonly known as IBM originates from Poughkeepsie, New York, and holds a significant historical role in wartime production. During World War II, IBM contributed to the U.S. war effort by manufacturing M1 carbines. Initially subcontracted to Auto-Ordnance of Bridgeport, CT, IBM faced production challenges, leading them to assume direct control over the carbine parts program. The Endicott, New York facility, operated by IBM, played a pivotal role, producing 14 of the 19 parts used in their carbines, including innovative stamped/brazed trigger housings. Notably, IBM's receivers, manufactured by Auto Ordnance, feature distinct markings of the letters “AO” on the bevel below the serial number and a wide recoil plate tang. Between August of 1943 and May of 1944, 346,500 IBM M1 rifles were produced. This legacy underscores IBM's adaptive manufacturing capabilities during wartime, marking a pivotal era in military history and technological innovation.
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