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
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