What is the rarest M1 carbine?

Original, “as built” condition Rock-Ola’s and Saginaw/Irwin Peterson tend to be the highest valued basic M1 Carbines. The much rarer UN-Quality and virtually non existent Commercial Contols M1 Carbines tend to be auction pieces where just about anything is possible.

What replaced the M1 Carbine?

Vietnam War These weapons began to be replaced by the M16 in 1964, and they were generally out of service by the 1970s. By the war’s end, it was estimated that a total of 1.5 million M1 and M2 carbines were left in Vietnam.

Is the M1 Carbine obsolete?

The main user of the M1 Carbine was the US military. US forces used it as a standard issue weapon alongside the larger and more powerful M1 Garand. After the Korean war the M1 Carbine was replaced. By today’s standards the M1 Carbine is obsolete but remains in use in various nations, mostly in the reserve role.

Does auto-ordnance still make the M1 Carbine?

There are a number of companies out there offering refurbished WWII-era firearms, but Auto-Ordnance is currently the only manufacturer of new M1 Carbines.

When did the M2 carbine go fully automatic?

The M2 Carbine (1945) – The Fully Automatic. Full automatic fire capabilities were included in the design of the M2 carbine, an upgraded selective-fire version of the M1 released in 1944. The M2 included improvements to the rear sight, the addition of a bayonet lug and other improvements off of the M1 design.

What is the difference between the M1 M2 and M3 carbines?

M2 Carbine: Selective fire, semi- or fully-automatic determined by selector switch on receiver top, left side. The M1 and M2 carbines are nearly identical except for the fire control group. M3 Carbine: Sniper version of the M2 Carbine with a specially modified grooved receiver for mounting an active infrared 4X scope.

Why was the M1 carbine never made fully automatic?

When originally designed, the M1 carbine was intended to have only selective-fire capabilities. When actual production on the gun began, the decision was made to not include that feature. Full automatic fire capabilities were included in the design of the M2 carbine, an upgraded selective-fire version of the M1 released in 1944.

What kind of gun is the M1A1 carbine?

All M1A1 Carbines were produced by the Inland Division of General Motors. Barrel and action assembly are identical to the M1 Carbine. (Standardized May 1942) M2 Carbine: Selective fire, semi- or fully-automatic determined by selector switch on receiver top, left side.