Item Description
Original Item: Only One Available. This is an incredible World War Two M2 Carbine cutaway USGI classroom non-functional enlarged training model, most likely made by Dellenbarger Machine Co., who manufactured just about all that we have seen previously. The carbine itself measures approximately 71" in length and is constructed of cast metal. This is a classroom demonstrator of the famous M2 Carbine for educating soldiers during WW2 on the inner workings and operation of the carbine, including the open bolt operation, magazine, feeding, etc. The M2 Carbine was released from Mid-to-Late 1944, seeing a great deal of action in the final year of the war, 1945.
The carbine actually “functions” when the bolt is cycles, demonstrating the inner workings of the carbine. This example was repainted at one point to make it look more like the real thing, with the stock being painted completely brown and the metal being completely black. Originally, the cut-away parts of the wood were painted red to denote where the cut was. The front end of the barrel is cracking around where the barrel itself is cutaway, so the barrel is not straight, and this example appears to be missing the handguard as well as the bayonet lug and fitting. There is also a large crack in the buttstock which leads across the top. There is paint chipping across the piece which adds to its patina. This set could use some TLC and possible restoration.
A lovely example that would complement any WWII collection, ready for further research and display.
Initially, the M1 carbine was intended to have a selective-fire capability, but the decision was made to put the M1 into production without this feature. Fully automatic capability was incorporated into the design of the M2 (an improved, selective-fire version of the M1), introduced in 1944. The M2 featured the late M1 improvements to the rear sight, addition of a bayonet lug, and other minor changes.
Research into a conversion kit for selective fire began May 1944; the first kit was developed by Inland engineers, and known as the T4. Inland was awarded a contract for 500 T4 carbines in September 1944. Although the conversion was seen as satisfactory, the heavier 30-round magazine put greater strain on the magazine catch, necessitating the development of a sturdier catch. The slide, sear, and stock design also had to be modified. On fully automatic fire, the T4 model could fire about 750 rounds per minute, and generated a manageable recoil.
Although some carbines were marked at the factory as M2, the only significant difference between an M1 and M2 carbine is in the fire control group. The military issued field conversion kits (T17 and T18) to convert an M1 to an M2. Legally a carbine marked M2 is always a machine gun for national firearms registry purposes.
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