M1 Carbines from World War 2

The M1 Carbine is one of the most iconic firearms of WWII — with over 6.2 million produced as part of the Arsenal of Democracy. We explore the history of the M1 Carbine, the unexpected companies that built it, and take a closer look at some of the rarest and most collectible M1 Carbine variants ever manufactured. From Inland and Winchester production to scarce contractor examples like IBM, Rock-Ola, and National Postal Meter, we break down what makes certain M1 Carbines stand apart in today’s collector market. 00:00 — Introduction & History of the M1 Carbine 00:41 — The M1 Carbine & World War II 01:10 — Production Specifications of the M1 Carbine 01:55 — Carbine Williams Influence 03:00 — Who manufactured the M1 Carbine? 03:52 — Original Winchester M1 Carbines 04:53 — Inland M1A1 Paratrooper Carbine 05:58 — Rare Contractor Variants (IBM, Rock-Ola, etc.) 06:52 — Rock-Ola M1 Carbine 07:12 — Rare Irwin-Pederson M1 Carbine 08:25 — Historic Inland Carbine from the Battle of Iwo Jima 10:15 — What Makes an M1 Carbine Collectible and Valuable Today Follow us! Email: http://eepurl.com/cg4yPb Facebook:   / rockislandauctioncompany   Instagram:   / rockislandauction   X: https://x.com/RIAuction #M1Carbine #WWIIHistory #MilitaryFirearms