CARBINE. Cal. 30 Carb. S# 4554068. Bbl. 18", marked behind the front sight "ROCK-OLA". Flip-type rear sight marked on the right side "BR". Marked on the left side with "S". Blade front sight. Milled base with protective ears marked "RP". Narrow barrel band. The stamped swivel is marked "KV-B". The straight-cut slide is marked "ROCK-OLA". The round bolt is marked "ROCK-OLA". Fabricated triggerguard marked "ROCK-OLA". Push-button safety. Mag. catch marked "A-R". Straight hammer marked "KR2" on the right side. High-wood oval-cut walnut stock is marked on the right side of the butt with a boxed "RMC" and crossed cannons. Recoil plate is marked "ROCK-OLA". The two-rivet walnut handguard is marked "RMC". Khaki web sling marked "F-S CO 1943". MAGS: 2–15 rd., marked "AI"; other is "KI". UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: green web 2-pocket mag. pouch, marked on the back "U.S.M.C." and "BOYT". Green canvas muzzle cover marked "VICTORY MFG. INC. 1943". CONDITION: stock has light to moderate wear and handling marks while retaining a nice-appearing original finish. Metal finish has thinning and wear, retaining 70% of its original Parkerized finish. The trigger guard retaining pin is a fabricated replacement. Bore has strong lands but light frosting with scattered pitting throughout. PROVENANCE: from the collection of Curtis H. Halvorson. (23-5894/RW). CURIO. $1,000-1,500.