1100 SCARCE U.S. WWII ROCK-OLA M1 SEMI-AUTO CARBINE.

Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 1,000.00 USD
Estimated at 2,000.00 - 3,000.00 USD
Cal. 30 Carb. S# 4546121. Bbl. 18" marked behind front sight "ROCK-OLA". Milled adj. aperture rear sight marked with "H" in shield. Blade front sight w/ protective ears. Sight base is marked on right side "RIA". Unmarked bbl. band w/ bayonet lug & wire type swivel. 6 O'clock slide marked "W". Flat bolt marked "W" on right lug. Milled trigger guard marked "INLAND". Rotary safety. Safety has been modified by changing the lever to the left side w/ hobbiest gunsmith workmanship. Mag. catch has 30 rd. mag. extension. Straight cut hammer marked "WU". Low wood oval cut walnut stock. Recoil plate is marked "W". Stock is marked "IO" in sling slot. Marked on left side over trigger guard with "AAU" indicating overhaul at the Augusta Arsenal. Previous overhaul marks in the same area have been mostly removed & are illegible. "P" proof under grip. End of grip has "Z" & yellow painted "A15". 2 Rivet handguard marked "PJ". Green web sling. MAGS: 1 - 15 rd. blued steel marked "BW". CONDITION: stock set has arsenal rework finish w/ good appearance & mod. wear plus handling marks. Metal retains 75% thinning arsenal rework finish. Receiver has notably dark hue. Front sight has been replaced leaving numerous sm. dents & scratches due to improper use of tools. Sight blade has yellow color added. Very good shiny bore. (24-2053/RW). CURIO. $2,000-3,000.