Description
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Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this interesting semi-auto rifle today for a penny start auction, this is the National Ordnance M1 Carbine!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: National Ordnance (Nat'l. Ord. Inc.)
Model: M1 Carbine
Serial: 5464
Caliber: .30 Carbine
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 18"
Optics/Sights: Wing Protected Front with Adjustable Peep Rear and Mounted Realist U.S.A. 1.5x4.5 Scope
Stock/Grips: Smooth Wood
Action: Semi-Auto
Markings: The receiver is stamped "NAT'L. ORD. INC." behind the rear sight, the serial number in front of the front sight, and "U.S. CARBINE / CAL. 30 M1" at the front. The barrel behind the front sight is stamped "INLAND MFG. D.A. / GENERAL MOTORS / 2-44". The right side of the buttstock is stamped with the Springfield Armory crossed cannon logos.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
In 1972 Larry Ruth, the author of War Baby and War Baby Comes Home, communicated with John Arnold by letter. Arnold indicated that as of March 1972 National Ordnance had manufactured a total of approximately 50,000 M1 carbines, plus or minus 5000, since they started in 1960. Arnold also indicated the serial numbers used were in four blocks. The first two blocks, he didn't know the numbers. The third group started at about 1,000 and went to 10,000. The fourth group started at about 17,000 and went to 35,000.
The National Ordnance name, and later So. El Monte, CAL, were included in the casting. For a short time after the 1968 Gun Control Act passed in October 1968, the city and state may have been stamped on the receiver (see Markings C, below). If a National Ordnance carbine does not have the city and state on the receiver, it was manufactured before October 1968. If the city and state appear on the receiver, it was manufactured after October 1968.
This gun features "B" markings putting it in the Pre-69 date range of 1962-1968. There is insufficient information, so far, as to the serial numbers these started with and ended at. This may eventually change as more information is shared. At the least, they started about s/n 1400 and continued in sequence through approximately 19200.
Contents:
*Please Note, this example will NOT ship with a magazine*
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.
Model: M1 Carbine
Serial: 5464
Caliber: .30 Carbine
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 18"
Optics/Sights: Wing Protected Front with Adjustable Peep Rear and Mounted Realist U.S.A. 1.5x4.5 Scope
Stock/Grips: Smooth Wood
Action: Semi-Auto
Markings: The receiver is stamped "NAT'L. ORD. INC." behind the rear sight, the serial number in front of the front sight, and "U.S. CARBINE / CAL. 30 M1" at the front. The barrel behind the front sight is stamped "INLAND MFG. D.A. / GENERAL MOTORS / 2-44". The right side of the buttstock is stamped with the Springfield Armory crossed cannon logos.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The M1 carbine (formally the United States Carbine, Caliber .30, M1) is a lightweight semi-automatic carbine that was issued in the U.S. military during World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. The M1 carbine was produced in several variants and was widely used by paramilitary and police forces around the world after World War II.
Robert E. Penney Jr. served in the U.S. Army, then the National Guard, until just before the outbreak of the Korean War in 1950. In February 1950, Penney was hired by Vazquez & Company, a gun store owned by Roland Vazquez and Alvin Gettler, located at 972 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA. As a result of money Vasquez owed Alvin Gettler, Gettler acquired the gun store in 1952. Penney stayed on with Gettler, suggesting they name the new store Pasadena Firearms. In addition to the retail shop, Penney and Gettler became involved in the military surplus import business. Their first purchase together was in 1952 for 1500 Mexican Mausers from Mexico. In 1955 Penney separated from Pasadena Firearms to pursue a career in a different field, eventually being hired by JPL in Pasadena, CA. Shortly after Penney left Pasadena Firearms, Gettler relocated the business to 1165 E. Colorado Blvd. in Pasadena and began importing under the name of Golden State Arms. For further on Gettler and Golden State Arms, refer to the web page on the Santa Fe Division of Golden State Arms. While employed at JPL, Penney maintained his interest in small arms, which eventually led him to leave JPL, team up with John Arnold, and start National Ordnance.
Robert E. Penney Jr. served in the U.S. Army, then the National Guard, until just before the outbreak of the Korean War in 1950. In February 1950, Penney was hired by Vazquez & Company, a gun store owned by Roland Vazquez and Alvin Gettler, located at 972 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA. As a result of money Vasquez owed Alvin Gettler, Gettler acquired the gun store in 1952. Penney stayed on with Gettler, suggesting they name the new store Pasadena Firearms. In addition to the retail shop, Penney and Gettler became involved in the military surplus import business. Their first purchase together was in 1952 for 1500 Mexican Mausers from Mexico. In 1955 Penney separated from Pasadena Firearms to pursue a career in a different field, eventually being hired by JPL in Pasadena, CA. Shortly after Penney left Pasadena Firearms, Gettler relocated the business to 1165 E. Colorado Blvd. in Pasadena and began importing under the name of Golden State Arms. For further on Gettler and Golden State Arms, refer to the web page on the Santa Fe Division of Golden State Arms. While employed at JPL, Penney maintained his interest in small arms, which eventually led him to leave JPL, team up with John Arnold, and start National Ordnance.
In 1972 Larry Ruth, the author of War Baby and War Baby Comes Home, communicated with John Arnold by letter. Arnold indicated that as of March 1972 National Ordnance had manufactured a total of approximately 50,000 M1 carbines, plus or minus 5000, since they started in 1960. Arnold also indicated the serial numbers used were in four blocks. The first two blocks, he didn't know the numbers. The third group started at about 1,000 and went to 10,000. The fourth group started at about 17,000 and went to 35,000.
The National Ordnance name, and later So. El Monte, CAL, were included in the casting. For a short time after the 1968 Gun Control Act passed in October 1968, the city and state may have been stamped on the receiver (see Markings C, below). If a National Ordnance carbine does not have the city and state on the receiver, it was manufactured before October 1968. If the city and state appear on the receiver, it was manufactured after October 1968.
This gun features "B" markings putting it in the Pre-69 date range of 1962-1968. There is insufficient information, so far, as to the serial numbers these started with and ended at. This may eventually change as more information is shared. At the least, they started about s/n 1400 and continued in sequence through approximately 19200.
Contents:
*Please Note, this example will NOT ship with a magazine*
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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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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