He goes on to say that 3,542 completed carbines were at the factory when taken over by Saginaw, Grand Rapids on Jan. 11, 1944 (observed serial numbers for these carbines are below 1,750,000). All other carbines, approximately 50,000 in number, were produced by Saginaw with IP receivers.
BIRTH OF THE M1 CARBINE
Lt. Col Rene R. Studler, Chief of the Small Arms Development Branch of the Office, Chief of Ordinance was one of the driving forces behind the carbine.
The carbine had to meet the following basic requirements:
1.Not to exceed five pounds in weight including the sling.
2.To be effective up to a range of 300 yards.
3.To be carried by a sling or some comparable carrying device.
Specifications for the M1 Carbine:
Operation: M1, M1A1 Semiautomatic
Length: 36'
Weight unloaded: 5.19 lbs
Barrel: 18' 4 grooves with right hand twist
Weight loaded with magazine and sling: 5.80 lbs.
Length: 36'
Weight unloaded: 5.19 lbs
Barrel: 18' 4 grooves with right hand twist
Weight loaded with magazine and sling: 5.80 lbs.
Weight of magazine unloaded: 0.17 lbs
Weight of magizine loaded with 15 cartriges: 0.59
Weigth of 100 cartriges: 2.79 lbs
Weight of one cartrige: 2.79 grains
Sight radius: 21.46'
Trigger pull: 4 to 6 lbs
Magazine Capacity: 15 or 30 round detachable box
Muzzle: velocity 1990 fps, 967 ft-lbs.
300 yards: 1035 fps, 262 ft-lbs
Effective range: 300 yards
Magazine Capacity: 15 or 30 round detachable box
Muzzle: velocity 1990 fps, 967 ft-lbs.
300 yards: 1035 fps, 262 ft-lbs
Effective range: 300 yards
M1 CARBINE MANUFACTURES,
SERIAL AND PRODUCTION
NUMBERS.
WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS COMPANY
TOTAL CARBINES PRODUCED: 828,059
SERIAL NUMBER RANGE
6-10
1,000,000-1349,999
4,075,000-4,075,009
5,549,992-5,834,618
6,449,868-6,629,883
7,234,884-7,369,660
01701-07545 (T3)
INLAND MANUFACTURING
TOTAL CARBINES PRODUCED; 2,632,097
SERIAL NUMBER RANGE
1-5
11-30
31-99
0001--1700 (T3)
00001-00900 (T3)
000001-000500 (T4)
100-699,999
700,000-940,000 Note:includes subcontractors
940,0001-999,999
2,912,520-3,152,519
3,152,520-3,212,519 Note includes subcontractors
4,879,526-5,549,821
6,219,689-6,449,867
6,664,884-7,234,883
7,369,661-8,069,660
UNDERWOOD ELLIOTT FISHER COMPANY
TOTAL CARBINES PRODUCED: 545,616
SERIAL NUMBER RANGE
1,350,000-1,449,999
2,352,520-2,912,519
4,010,000-4,074,999
6,099,689-6,199,668
ROCK-OLA MANUFACTURING CORPORATION
TOTAL CARBINES PRODUCED: 228,500
SERIAL NUMBER RANGE
1,662,250-1,763,519
4,532,100-4,632,099
6,071,189-6,099,668
6,199,684-6,219,668
QUALITY HARDWARE MACHINE CORPORATION
TOTAL CARBINES PRODUCED: 359,666
SERIAL NUMBER RANGE
1,550,000-1,562,519
1,562,520-1,662,519
1,675,040-1,907,519
1,907,520,1,937,519
4,432,100-4,532,099 Produced by Union Switch & Signal
4,632,100-4,879,525
NATIONAL POSTAL METER
TOTAL CARBINES PRODUCED: 413,017
SERIAL NUMBER RANGE
1,450,000-1,549,999
1,937,520-1,982,519
4,075,010-4,079,999
4,080,000-4,425,099
4,425,100-4,432,099
STANDARD PRODUCTS
TOTAL CARBINES PRODUCED: 247,100
SERIAL NUMBER RANGE
1,982,520-2,352,519
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES
(IBM)
TOTAL CARBINES PRODUCED:346,500
SERIAL NUMBER RANGE
3,651,520-4,099,999
SAGINAW STEERING GEAR
SAGINAW (MI) PLANT
TOTAL CARBINES PRODUCED: 517,212
NOTE: COMBINED PRODUCTION OF SAGINAW AND GRAND RAPIDS PLANTS
SERIAL NUMBER RANGE
3,250,020-3,651,519
5,834,619-6,071,188
IRWIN-PENDERSON ARMS COMPANY
TOTAL NUMBER OF CARBINES: LESS THAN 4000
SERIAL NUMBER RANGE
1,762,520-1,875,039
SAGINAW STEERING GEAR DIVISION
(GRAND RAPIDS)
TOTAL CARBINES PRODUCED; SEE SAGINAW STEERING GEAR
SERIAL NUMBER RANGE
3,212,520-3,250,019
3,221,520-3,250,019: BLOCK ASSIGNED TO SAGINAW
Credit :Duff, Canfield, Ruth.
Carbine Rebuild Markings
SERIAL AND PRODUCTION
NUMBERS.
WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS COMPANY
TOTAL CARBINES PRODUCED: 828,059
SERIAL NUMBER RANGE
6-10
1,000,000-1349,999
4,075,000-4,075,009
5,549,992-5,834,618
6,449,868-6,629,883
7,234,884-7,369,660
01701-07545 (T3)
INLAND MANUFACTURING
TOTAL CARBINES PRODUCED; 2,632,097
SERIAL NUMBER RANGE
1-5
11-30
31-99
0001--1700 (T3)
00001-00900 (T3)
000001-000500 (T4)
100-699,999
700,000-940,000 Note:includes subcontractors
940,0001-999,999
2,912,520-3,152,519
3,152,520-3,212,519 Note includes subcontractors
4,879,526-5,549,821
6,219,689-6,449,867
6,664,884-7,234,883
7,369,661-8,069,660
UNDERWOOD ELLIOTT FISHER COMPANY
TOTAL CARBINES PRODUCED: 545,616
SERIAL NUMBER RANGE
1,350,000-1,449,999
2,352,520-2,912,519
4,010,000-4,074,999
6,099,689-6,199,668
ROCK-OLA MANUFACTURING CORPORATION
TOTAL CARBINES PRODUCED: 228,500
SERIAL NUMBER RANGE
1,662,250-1,763,519
4,532,100-4,632,099
6,071,189-6,099,668
6,199,684-6,219,668
QUALITY HARDWARE MACHINE CORPORATION
TOTAL CARBINES PRODUCED: 359,666
SERIAL NUMBER RANGE
1,550,000-1,562,519
1,562,520-1,662,519
1,675,040-1,907,519
1,907,520,1,937,519
4,432,100-4,532,099 Produced by Union Switch & Signal
4,632,100-4,879,525
NATIONAL POSTAL METER
TOTAL CARBINES PRODUCED: 413,017
SERIAL NUMBER RANGE
1,450,000-1,549,999
1,937,520-1,982,519
4,075,010-4,079,999
4,080,000-4,425,099
4,425,100-4,432,099
STANDARD PRODUCTS
TOTAL CARBINES PRODUCED: 247,100
SERIAL NUMBER RANGE
1,982,520-2,352,519
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES
(IBM)
TOTAL CARBINES PRODUCED:346,500
SERIAL NUMBER RANGE
3,651,520-4,099,999
SAGINAW STEERING GEAR
SAGINAW (MI) PLANT
TOTAL CARBINES PRODUCED: 517,212
NOTE: COMBINED PRODUCTION OF SAGINAW AND GRAND RAPIDS PLANTS
SERIAL NUMBER RANGE
3,250,020-3,651,519
5,834,619-6,071,188
IRWIN-PENDERSON ARMS COMPANY
TOTAL NUMBER OF CARBINES: LESS THAN 4000
SERIAL NUMBER RANGE
1,762,520-1,875,039
SAGINAW STEERING GEAR DIVISION
(GRAND RAPIDS)
TOTAL CARBINES PRODUCED; SEE SAGINAW STEERING GEAR
SERIAL NUMBER RANGE
3,212,520-3,250,019
3,221,520-3,250,019: BLOCK ASSIGNED TO SAGINAW
Credit :Duff, Canfield, Ruth.
Carbine Rebuild Markings
Anniston Arsenal: AN
Agusta Arsenal: AA
Benicia Arsenal: BA
Mt. Rainer Ordance Depot: MR
Ogden Arsenal: OG
Raritan Arsenal: RA
Red River Arsenal: RRA
Rock Island Armory: RIA [EB] or RIA [FK]
San Antonio Armory: C-SAA
Springfield Armory: S.A. or S.H.M
Standard Products STD, PROD, RWH
Underwood .U.
Credit Scott Duff and Larry Ruth
COPYRIGHT M1CC 2018 All rights reserved
Underwood .U.
Credit Scott Duff and Larry Ruth
COPYRIGHT M1CC 2018 All rights reserved
- Auction:
- Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2760M
- Location:
- Marlborough
- Date / Time :
- November 01, 2014 10:00AM
Description:
Variant M1 Carbine with X Serial Number, c. 1942, walnut stock with no markings and no sling cutout on the butt, rear of the receiver marked X61 with no markings on the receiver ring, rear sight is of a heavier design than normal, two-rivet handguard, barrel marked INLAND MFG DIV./GENERAL MOTORS/8-42, with a group of documents relating to Major Eli G. Cooper, his service, development of the stripper clip for the M1 carbine, and secret documents dated December 2nd, 1942 from Major James C. Hite of the 506th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, for the development of the T-20 machine pistol which became the M3 submachine gun, overall lg. 35 3/4 in.
Provenance: By descent from Major Eli G. Cooper, Director of Research and Development for small arms and submachine guns to the consignor. Major Cooper worked directly with John Garand, and held many joint patents on small arms, he helped with the invention of the stripper clip for the M1 carbine, the M3 submachine gun, the M2 conversion to fully automatic of an M1 carbine, the M4 bayonet, and the night vision scope, as well as covert operations projects including the Liberator pistol and a silencer for a .45 automatic pistol.
Note: FFL.
Estimate $4,000-6,000
The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Provenance: By descent from Major Eli G. Cooper, Director of Research and Development for small arms and submachine guns to the consignor. Major Cooper worked directly with John Garand, and held many joint patents on small arms, he helped with the invention of the stripper clip for the M1 carbine, the M3 submachine gun, the M2 conversion to fully automatic of an M1 carbine, the M4 bayonet, and the night vision scope, as well as covert operations projects including the Liberator pistol and a silencer for a .45 automatic pistol.
Note: FFL.
Estimate $4,000-6,000
The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.