Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this historically significant semi-automatic rifle for auction; this is the Standard Products Co. M1 Carbine!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Standard Products Co.
Model: M1 Carbine
Serial: 2180339
Caliber: .30 Carbine
Finish: Parkerized
Barrel Length: 18"
Optics/Sights: Wing-Protected Fixed Blade Front with Adjustable Aperture Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Walnut Stock
Action: Semi-Automatic Carbine
Markings: Standard / The top of the barrel is marked “UNDERWOOD / Flaming Bomb Ordnance.” The left side of the barrel at the muzzle is stamped “BLUE SKY ARLINGTON, VA.”
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Standard Products M1 Carbine is a historically significant variant of the U.S. M1 Carbine, produced during World War II by Standard Products Company of Port Clinton, Ohio. Standard Products was one of ten primary wartime contractors selected to manufacture the M1 Carbine, and though it was not a traditional firearms manufacturer, it successfully contributed over 247,000 carbines between 1942 and 1944. Built to strict Ordnance Department specifications, Standard Products carbines were assembled using a combination of in-house production and subcontracted parts from numerous other firms, reflecting the highly collaborative and decentralized nature of wartime U.S. small arms manufacturing. The carbines featured the standard short-stroke gas piston system, 18-inch barrel, rotating bolt, and detachable 15-round magazine, all in a lightweight semi-automatic platform chambered in .30 Carbine. They were designed to provide rear-echelon troops, paratroopers, and support personnel with a compact and maneuverable weapon more powerful than a pistol but lighter and easier to carry than a full-sized rifle, and the Standard Products examples fully met these criteria. From a historical and collector’s standpoint, Standard Products M1 Carbines are particularly notable because they are among the rarer prime-contractor carbines produced, making up a relatively small portion of the total 6.1 million M1 Carbines manufactured during the war. They are often recognized for their meticulous adherence to Ordnance standards despite the company’s lack of prior arms-making experience, which speaks to the effectiveness of the wartime industrial mobilization effort. Surviving rifles are valued for their connection to the massive logistical and manufacturing achievements of the U.S. war effort, and original-condition examples—especially those retaining their correct Standard Products-marked parts and early features like flip sights and push-button safeties—are sought after by collectors. Their scarcity, combined with their place in the broader M1 Carbine story, makes them historically significant artifacts that embody the ingenuity, resourcefulness, and industrial might that helped secure Allied victory in World War II.
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: 2180339
Caliber: .30 Carbine
Finish: Parkerized
Barrel Length: 18"
Optics/Sights: Wing-Protected Fixed Blade Front with Adjustable Aperture Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Walnut Stock
Action: Semi-Automatic Carbine
Markings: Standard / The top of the barrel is marked “UNDERWOOD / Flaming Bomb Ordnance.” The left side of the barrel at the muzzle is stamped “BLUE SKY ARLINGTON, VA.”
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Standard Products M1 Carbine is a historically significant variant of the U.S. M1 Carbine, produced during World War II by Standard Products Company of Port Clinton, Ohio. Standard Products was one of ten primary wartime contractors selected to manufacture the M1 Carbine, and though it was not a traditional firearms manufacturer, it successfully contributed over 247,000 carbines between 1942 and 1944. Built to strict Ordnance Department specifications, Standard Products carbines were assembled using a combination of in-house production and subcontracted parts from numerous other firms, reflecting the highly collaborative and decentralized nature of wartime U.S. small arms manufacturing. The carbines featured the standard short-stroke gas piston system, 18-inch barrel, rotating bolt, and detachable 15-round magazine, all in a lightweight semi-automatic platform chambered in .30 Carbine. They were designed to provide rear-echelon troops, paratroopers, and support personnel with a compact and maneuverable weapon more powerful than a pistol but lighter and easier to carry than a full-sized rifle, and the Standard Products examples fully met these criteria. From a historical and collector’s standpoint, Standard Products M1 Carbines are particularly notable because they are among the rarer prime-contractor carbines produced, making up a relatively small portion of the total 6.1 million M1 Carbines manufactured during the war. They are often recognized for their meticulous adherence to Ordnance standards despite the company’s lack of prior arms-making experience, which speaks to the effectiveness of the wartime industrial mobilization effort. Surviving rifles are valued for their connection to the massive logistical and manufacturing achievements of the U.S. war effort, and original-condition examples—especially those retaining their correct Standard Products-marked parts and early features like flip sights and push-button safeties—are sought after by collectors. Their scarcity, combined with their place in the broader M1 Carbine story, makes them historically significant artifacts that embody the ingenuity, resourcefulness, and industrial might that helped secure Allied victory in World War II.
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
Handgun Standard Shipping with Insurance $50.00
Long Gun Standard Shipping with Insurance $70.00
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Payment MUST be received within 14 days.
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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