M1 Carbine

dchristian

November 25, 2002 09:57

I have a Rockola M1 Carbine with the barrel stamped.

NDERW 000
2-44

Can't find any reference to it.

Thanks

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  dchristian

  November 25, 2002 09:57

  I am in the market for an original WWII carbine. Before I buy, I need to get an education. Can anyone recommend a book or two? Is there good info available on the net somewhere? Any info will be greatly appreciated.
  
  Vic D

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  richbug

  November 25, 2002 10:07

  you already answered the question yourself... Rock-ola of chicago Ill. Value all depends on condition. Basic carbines go for 300 and up in good condition, In excellent condition, all matching with para- stock it would be worth many times that.
  
  A man with a gun is a CITIZEN, a man without a gun is a subject.

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  nmyers

  November 25, 2002 11:58

  Rock-ola was better known for making jukeboxes and other novelty machines. They made only 228,500 carbines, and are a scarce manufacturer to locate, especially with the original Rock-ola barrel. However, Inland was the only manufacturer of the "paratroop" carbine variation, known as the M1A1. What you have is a parts gun, and the exact parts in it determine it's value. I really can't tell what you have without photos or a detailed description of all parts. The stock may have been replaced during the war, or it may be a cheap commercial folding stock that your friend bought.
  
  Almost any USGI carbine is worth at least $400-500 today. A genuine M1A1 folding stock alone can be worth several hundred dollars. If you are near a city that has a "premium" gun show, you may be able to take it & find a collector who can eyeball it for you.
  
  Neal

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  martzkj@msn.com

  November 25, 2002 12:21

  WOW what a great gift to receive. As stated original paratrooper model were only made by inland with production around 110,000. If this was your friends gun originally as be had it in WWII. May have been an arsenal rebuild? I think you will find an original WWII bring back in fair-good condition will have a nice value to it.

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  dchristian

  November 25, 2002 12:41

  Thank you gentlemen for the information. I am certain it is the original gun because my friend said that when he landed at Normandy, the first of four landings, he was given a M1 Garand which was too big to carry so he complained and was given this Carbine and a 1911 pistol made by Remington Rand which he has also given me. He gave me 15 or 20 clips with original ammunition still wrapped in the original paper. He kept these all these years well oiled and rarely fired them.
  Thanks again,
  dchristian

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  seamus

  November 26, 2002 09:04

  DChristian, I hope you know you are a very lucky man. Not to have that old MI Carbine, but to have such a good friend - more valuable than any material thing.

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