S#: 1753084 | Mfg. Date: Circa Late 1943 | Barrel Length: 18” | WWII U.S. military M1 Carbine manufactured by the Rock-Ola Manufacturing Corporation of Chicago, Illinois, chambered in .30 Carbine. Rock-Ola, best known for its jukebox manufacturing, was one of the lowest-production principal WWII M1 Carbine contractors, producing approximately 228,500 rifles. Serial number 1753084 falls within Rock-Ola’s first assigned production block. Features a Rock-Ola-marked barrel, flip-style rear aperture sight, protected front sight, barrel band with bayonet lug, flat bolt, low-wood military stock, and HI-marked four-rivet wooden handguard. Stock displays a faint boxed marking on the right side, with additional markings beneath the handguard. Includes detachable box magazine, khaki canvas sling, and buttstock magazine pouch marked “KIRKMAN MANUFACTURING 1942.” Identified as a Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) Rack Grade example and comes in the original foam padded brown box that it was shipped from by the CMP. Retains a desirable combination of WWII military components and markings |||| CONDITION: Very Good. Approximately 90% original greenish Parkerized finish. Metal surfaces show residual oil or old cosmoline from CMP shipment. Stock has a few discolored areas from apparent liquid exposure. Appears to have remained in its shipping box for an extended period. Mechanically functions. Bore is Excellent ||||| CLASS: C&R