Here's the specs on the WW2 Era Training Carbine
Original US WWII M1 Carbine Cutaway Oversized Classroom Trainer 2:1 Scale
Make: WW2 USGI
Model: M1 Carbine x2 Scale Cutaway Classroom Model
Serial Number: none
Year of Manufacture: WW2
Markings: none
Barrel Length: Approximately 35.5”
Sights / Optics: The rear sight is a fixed aperture between two protective ears like the Thompson. The front sights are a blade between two protective ears. The front sights on all 3 barrels are made without the right protective ear for display purposes.
Stock Configuration & Condition: This Oversized Display model comes with a total of 3 barrel, 1 magazine, and 1 receiver. Only a portion of the stock is included as the rest of it has been broken off and is missing. Please see our photos for a better understanding of the configuration and the condition.
Total Length: 47” from the muzzle to rear of the receiver.
Magazine Dimensions: 7.5 x 3.5 x 1.5 inches
Type of Finish: Black Painted, Red Paint, Aluminum.
Finish Originality: Original
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 50% of its painted finish. There are scrapes, chips, and scratches throughout as you might expect from an oversized GI product such as this. This Model rates in Fair Condition. It comes apart in several pieces. A majority of the stock is absent.
Our Assessment: J.H. Keeney is widely known for their manufacture of amusement rides. During World War II, they were commissioned by the US government to produce these models in an effort to help with field use of the model weapon. The BAR was one of the most innovative, new, revolutionary, and needed rifles the United States ever produced in its history of war and conflict. The new rifle quickly became standard issue for the U.S. forces in 1938 and training was necessary as most soldiers had only experience with Semi-Automatic M1 Garands and Carbines. To help with training, the United States contracted J.H. Keeny to make double size functioning replicas to use in classrooms to help train soldiers to better know and operate the new machinery. Keeney quickly began production and used cast metal for the majority of the models body and parts.
