M1 Carbine Rifle, .30 Caliber, Semi-Auto, Original U.S. Military Issued - Rock-Ola Mfg., NRA Surplus Good Condition - C & R Eligible

What a great get. These are original military contract, WWII era M1-Carbine rifles manufactured for the war effort by the Rock-Ola Jukebox Company. Founded in Chicago in 1927 by David C. Rockola, the Rock-Ola Scale Co. quickly grew and began producing other products. In 1932 the name was changed to Rock-Ola Manufacturing Corp. and its list of products included scales, parking meters, pinball machines, and furniture. However, in the eyes of history, the firm became most closely associated with coin-operated jukeboxes. Large numbers of Rock-Ola jukeboxes were in use from the mid-1930s into the 1950s and well beyond and their styling and sound, as well as their iconic Rock-Ola logo, were highly recognizable. In early 1942 Rock-Ola was approached by the U.S. Army Ordnance Department with a request for them to produce M1-Carbine rifles. The rest as they say is history and Rock-Ola branded M1-carbines have become some of the most highly sought after and collectible carbines in the world. These rifles have and are being sold under their original serial numbers and have not been importer re-marked. Overall condition is a solid NRA Good Surplus condition with some at the top end approaching Very Good. We do offer a hand select option for the best of what is available while supplies last, however, we have only a very few rifles total under this SKU. We had the opportunity to inspect these rifles before purchase to assure the grade and quality and are pleased to be able to offer them here. Each rifle ships with one new aftermarket replica of an original 15 round magazine. See a more complete description below by clicking SHOW MORE + for more details and custom options.