By then, the company’s business had expanded both geographically and functionally, including the completion of three manufacturing facilities in Europe. On FebruC-T-R’s name was formally changed to International Business Machines Corporation. The company’s origins can be traced back to developments at the close of the 19th century, making it one of the oldest companies in America still doing business. IBM was incorporated in New York on Jas the Computing- Tabulating- Recording Company (C-T-R). International Business Machines M1 Carbines The double-stack, double-feed box magazine has a 15-round capacity. Be advised that although the aforementioned features are the most desirable to collectors, by the war’s end in 1945, many of the latest updated parts, such as the adjustable rear sight, round bolt, “low” wood stocks and lever-style safeties were being implemented into production, resulting in a carbine having such late features still technically being considered as a “correct” World War II production carbine. Some of the most recognizable features of a “correct” early World War II era carbine are those with the L-type two-position flip sight, flat bolt, “high” wood stock, 2-rivet hand guard, push button- type safety, and early barrel band without the bayonet lug feature. After a long period of service, numerous government rebuild programs during and after World War II, the Korean War and Vietnam service, such carbines are very rare. The most desirable variations of the carbine sought by collectors are those that are in their original World War II configuration with all the correct contractor marked parts for each individual carbine contractor. military service life, which extended into the early Vietnam era. In addition to the large number of contractors are the numerous upgrades and modifications that the carbine underwent during its substantial U.S. However, instead of just parts, the companywas chosen to be a contractor to build the carbine.
Previously, IBM had made Browning Automatic Rifles and had been contracted to produce a few M1 carbine components for other contractors. International Business Machines, more commonly known as IBM, was the last prime contractor selected to manufacture the carbine during 1943. The only carbine contractor with any considerable gun making experience before the war was the Winchester Repeating Arms Company, who had also designed the carbine. Their diverse previous experience ranged from the making of music jukeboxes to automobile parts. Most of the civilian prime contractors that manufactured the carbine had never before been involved in the production of firearms.
With ten prime contractors and numerous subcontractors supplying parts formanufacturing the carbine during World War II, there are enough variations to interest everyone from novice to advanced collectors, and of course shooters. The front sight is the stamped/brazed construction manufactured by Simpro Manufacturing Company of Newark, NJ (SI) and properly marked for an IBM carbine. Order one for your collection, and own a piece of American history!Ĩ lbs.An undated I.B.M.
Built to modern engineering standards, the Thompson M1 is a reliable and highly accurate representation of its legendary WWII ancestors. The frame and receiver are milled from solid steel or aluminum, the wood is genuine American walnut, and the overall finish is a blued steel or black anodized aluminum. The look and feel are authentic, right down to the side bolt action. We offer the same attention to craftsmanship today that made the original so highly regarded. The Thompson M1 was used victoriously in battles throughout the world, ensuring its place for eternity as a legend among military firearms.
45 caliber semi-automatic replica of the most famous American submachine gun of World War II.
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