WW2 Original US M1 Carbine IBM Rifle Dated 1943 (Original)
SKU: US M1 CARBINE IBM RIFLE 1943
Original/Reproduction: Original (All Matching)
Availability: In-stock
Manufacturer: IBM - International Business Machines
Date Manufactured: 1943
Model: M1 CARBINE
Serial Number: 3908393
Caliber: .30 Carbine (7.62×33mm)
Magazine: 15 rounds
Barrel Length: 18"
Total Length: 35.6 in (900 mm)
Bore Condition: 10/10
Action: Gas-operated, rotating bolt
Rate of fire: 60–70 aimed rounds/min (M1/A1) 750 rounds/min
Effective firing range: 300 Yards
Elevation Setting
Rear Sight: IBM
Front Sight: IBM
Feed system: 15-round detachable box magazine
Markings: IBM-stamped receivers and barrels, often denoted with "I.B.M. Corp." and other subcontractor codes
Overall Condition: Near Mint
Price: $3200.00
Seller Type: Classification: C&R / FFL
Seller ID: JMW
Seller Code: 2600
Return Policy: 3-day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
Description
Here is an original, "All Matching", IBM U.S. M1 Carbine Semi-Automatic Rifle, crafted in 1943 by International Business Machines. This .30 caliber semi-automatic rifle saw its inaugural service with the United States Armed Forces on October 22, 1941. Throughout the wartime production, a total of 6,110,730 carbines were manufactured. It's important to note that despite their similar names and appearances, the M1 Carbine is distinct from the M1 Garand rifle, featuring different functionalities and utilizing disparate ammunition types.
History
During World War II, the United States military required vast quantities of firearms to arm its forces. One of the most iconic and widely used rifles of the era was the M1 Carbine. Designed as a lightweight, semi-automatic rifle, the M1 Carbine served as an intermediate firearm between the standard-issue M1 Garand and the M1911 pistol. Among the various companies contracted to produce this weapon, International Business Machines (IBM) played a significant role in its manufacturing.
IBM’s Role in M1 Carbine Production
IBM, a company best known for its advancements in computing and business machines, was among several firms tasked with producing the M1 Carbine due to the United States' wartime mobilization efforts. With its advanced manufacturing capabilities and precision engineering, IBM efficiently adapted to firearm production, ultimately manufacturing approximately 346,500 M1 Carbines between 1943 and 1944.
Features of the IBM-Manufactured M1 Carbine
The IBM-produced M1 Carbine retained the same specifications as those made by other contractors, with minor variations in markings and component suppliers:
- Caliber: .30 Carbine (7.62×33mm)
- Action: Gas-operated, semi-automatic
- Magazine Capacity: 15 or 30 rounds
- Weight: Approximately 5.2 lbs (unloaded)
- Overall Length: 35.6 inches
- Barrel Length: 18 inches
- Effective Range: 300 yards
- Markings: IBM-stamped receivers and barrels, often denoted with "I.B.M. Corp." and other subcontractor codes
Quality and Reliability
IBM’s M1 Carbines were praised for their quality and precision machining. The company sourced various parts from subcontractors, following strict military specifications. The rifles proved to be durable, reliable, and highly effective in combat, used by infantry, paratroopers, and support personnel in both the European and Pacific Theaters.
