Vietnam War Commemorative M1 Carbine

Ask anyone who’s done it. Jungle fighting is the toughest there is. The rugged terrain, combined with the tropical heat and humidity, tests a combatant and his equipment to the limit. To win in the jungle means to adapt and overcome your environment as well as your enemy. And in the hands of American forces in Vietnam, the M1 Carbine was a winner.

It was the first weapon to go in-country with U.S. Advisors and indigenous forces in the late 1950’s — while the M16 was still on the drawing board. It is in tribute to this fine firearm and our Veterans who used it that The American Historical Foundation proudly announces the Vietnam War Commemorative M1 Carbine, the first M1 Carbine ever to honor America’s Vietnam Veterans.

The Vietnam War Commemorative M1 Carbine

The M1 Carbine was forged during World War II out of the need for a firearm to bridge the gap between the M1911A1 .45 pistol and the M1 Garand rifle. The result was the M1 Carbine, the ingenious invention of David “Carbine” Williams. After giving yeoman service in World War II and Korea, the M1 Carbine was again called into action during the Vietnam War. It was a favorite of the Green Berets, chopper pilots, and anyone else who valued its light weight and handy size.

An Authentic, Firing M1 Carbine

Each Vietnam War Commemorative M1 Carbine is built in the U.S. to full military specs and features:

The major steel components are polished to a mirror finish and deeply blued. Eleven component parts are plated with 24-Karat Gold, for lasting beauty and value.
The American flag and the title “Vietnam War Commemorative M1 Carbine” are deeply etched and selectively 24-Karat Gold plated along the operating slide. The contrasting polished and matte finishes of the 24-Karat Gold give the look and feel of being inlaid by hand.
The select American Walnut stocks are deluxe finished and polished to a mirror shine.
An exquisite cloisonné medallion, inset into the butt stock, portrays the pattern of the flag of South Vietnam, encircled by “In Honor Of The Vietnam War” and “In Lasting Memory Of Those Who Served.”
This fires .30 Caliber Carbine ammunition, which is readily available, so it could be used to defend your home, family or nation.
Each is custom built in the U.S. by Thompson/Auto-Ordnance, the company that developed, and still makes, the Thompson Sub-Machine Gun.

Strictly Limited Edition

The Vietnam War Commemorative M1 Carbine is limited to only 1,500 custom-built Carbines. Each exhibits a special engraved serial number VN0001 through VN1500. A numbered Certificate of Authenticity accompanies your commemorative, attesting to the edition limit, special Registry Number, and the purity of the 24-Karat Gold.

Display Case

A custom-built, luxuriously lined Display Case with engraved identification plaque is available. Includes locking glass lid to protect your firearm from dust and unauthorized handling. Suitable for wall mount or tabletop display.

Reservation Form

I wish to reserve (Quantity) of the "Vietnam War Commemorative M1 Carbine", a working M1 Carbine, at the price of $2,495*. Each Carbine is numbered and registered within the limited edition of 1500, and is accompanied by a numbered Certificate of Authenticity. Thirty-day return privilege.

Please charge my credit card a deposit of $195 per Carbine. I will pay the balance prior to delivery at the rate of $230 per month, with no interest or carrying charge.

Optional Display Case:

I also wish to reserve the optional luxuriously lined Display Case. Please add $275 to the final payment.

I do not wish to order the optional luxuriously lined Display Case at this time.

* All orders are subject to acceptance and availability. If I cancel my reservation prior to delivery, I will receive a full refund, less a commissioning fee of $195. Shipping and handling will be added to each order. Virginia residents please add sales tax.