Kimball Model 30 Carbine. Manufactured in 1958 and is serial#87, with only 238 being produced. 2023 Rock Island Auction Company. When the short, half-slide made it all the way to the rear, it came up hard against a vertical lug in the receiver. The J. Kimball Arms Company of Detroit introduced a semiauto pistol in 1955, chambered for the .30 Carbine cartridge - what better companion for the tactical uber weapon of the day, the M1 Carbine? Want me in the next John Wick Movie? Mechanically excellent. Item Number: 0505. Hesitation . photograph. USFA (US Firearms) once made a special edition .30 Carbine in its single action (Colt SAA clone). Well I did some research and got the ballistics for commercial .357 Magnum ammunition fired from a rifle. For all Sales categories excluding Arms & Armour, Coins and Medals, Motor Cars, Motorcycles, Wine & Whisky. With correct Kimball box and shipping sleeve. Item Number: ILM200. Selling this massive gat is GunBroker seller sarah15, located in Frederic WI. Sort by: Grips, Checkered Black Plastic, Factory. This new Inland paratrooper-style M1A1 .30 Carbine is shown with an Inland Model 1911A1 .45 ACP. However, said pistol had more problems than the initial run of Remington R51s, and the company made less than 300 of them before folding). Generally considered unsafe to shoot today. However, it was far more likely that an automatic pistol format would be a greater commercial success. (Technically, Kimball beat them to it by over a decade, having created a delayed-blowback semi-auto .30 Carbine pistol back in 1955. Other manufacturers had a limited success with .30- caliber handguns, but the Kimball was not one of them. If you have requested a shipping quote, we will send this to you via email within 5 business days of the auction ending. Since i load for it too, can tune it up and down. You can follow him@ericthewoodsmanon Twitter,The Classic Woodsmanon Facebook, and@theclassicwoodsmanon Instagram. One of less than 250 produced circa 1955-1958, the Kimball was a failed attempt at producing a blowback pistol in 30 Carbine, using a series of cut rings in the chamber. The original intent of the round was specifically for the M1 carbine. Posted June 28, 2012 in Pistols by Steve Johnson with 15 CommentsTags: handguns, history, pistol. This means that any survivors of these pistols from the Atomic-era are pretty rare, and both of the above are up for auction as C&Rs from Rock Island this month if you are curious. Payment for purchases may be made in or by (a) cash, (b) cashier's check or money order, (c) personal check with approved credit drawn on a U.S. bank, (d) wire transfer or other immediate bank transfer, or (e) Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover credit, charge or debit card for returning clients only. Remove; Show In Stock Only. If you owned anM1 Carbine, a sidearm chambered for that cartridge would be a sure seller. Manufacturer: Kimball Arms Company Model: Target Type: Pistol Gauge: 30 Carbine Barrel: 5 inch round Finish: blue Grip: hard rubber Stock: Item Views: 667 Item Interest: Active Serial Number: Catalog Page: 447 Class: Curio & Relic Handgun Description: One of less than 250 manufactured between 1955 and 1958. You've Selected Clear All. NEXT:GUN GEAR REVIEW: ROLL-N-GO GUN CASES. The J. Kimball Arms Company of Detroit introduced a semiauto pistol in 1955, chambered for the .30 Carbine cartridge what better companion for the tactical uber weapon of the day, the M1 Carbine? 0 Bids Bid History Time Left 15 min rule Item has Ended Ending Time 1/13/2023 5:11 PM It is straight blowback, but upon firing the case expended into a ring machined into the chamber. But on another occasion, I ended up shooting a gun that I would probably have been better off never taking to the range. The J. Kimball Arms Company of Detroit introduced a semiauto pistol in 1955, chambered for the .30 Carbine cartridge - what better companion for the tactical uber weapon of the day, the M1 Carbine? If you have any questions, please contact our Client Services team. This Detroit-made pistol had a very short life. If you want to subscribe to our monthly newsletter, please submit the form below. I cant find any documentation of anyone actually injured in this way, but that was obviously the concern. Very rare pistol chambered in .30 carbine with 5"" barrel. LESS THAN 250 MADE Extraordinary Piece of History. The pistol is left in the white without a final polish or blue finish seen on the majority of Kimball pistols. On firing, the case expanded into the ring, and blowback forces swaged it back down to size as the cartridge pushed the slide back. That gun failed and disappeared. A boxed Kimball .30 carbine semi-automatic pistol, Sold for Hinterland #: 50441. San Francisco A boxed Kimball .30 carbine semi-automatic pistol Serial no. Kimball Arms Pistol Next up we have the J. Kimball Arms pistol, introduced in 1955 and built in the Motor City. One of less than 250 manufactured between 1955 and 1958. View Item in Catalog Lot #13 (Sale Order: 14 of 667) Sold for: to onsite "Tax, Shipping & Handling and Internet Premium not included. The pistol has 95%-97% of its original blue. the AMT Automag II, and the Kimball .30 Carbine pistol. Please note our shipping quotes are bespoke and require special care and handling from our team and shippers. NRA Hunters' Leadership Forum | Whats With New Jerseys Abysmal 2022 Black Bear Harvest? The Kimball .30 carbine auto pistol did not work ok. On firing, the cartridge expanded quickly into a shallow groove, delaying it briefly. It is a light rifle round [2] [3] [4] [5] designed to be fired from the M1 carbine's 18-inch (458 mm) barrel. Of only about 238 manufactured, many were destroyed during use by the severe recoil, making examples in this kind of condition even rarer. Description. GunBroker.com Member Forums Home Ask the Experts In order to participate in the GunBroker Member forums, you must be logged in with your GunBroker.com account. Cool Forgotten Weapons merch! Taurus Raging .30. While the .30 Carbine is often derided as something of a pipsqueak round for rifles, when you chamber a semi-auto handgun in the same caliber you have a whole list of problems. P90S being semi-auto only with a 16" barrel for civilian sales just isn't really worth all that much in it's original 5.7x28 chambering especially with civilian non-AP ammo. Box is fine with splits along the edges and some flaking. (n.d.). And, many have ended up with failed businesses after reality caught up with them. Many inventors have figured they came up with the perfect firearm. If you have any complaints or questions about the Conditions of Sale, please contact your nearest customer services team. It's in practical effect if not in actual fact a handgun cartridge, actually, a magnum length one. Guns / Rifles.30 Carbine Rifles . So, do you want to learn about something new today? Need Help?service@guns.comCall (866)582-4867, PO Box 1131 13800 Nicollet Blvd Burnsville, MN 55337 2023Guns.com. The left side of the frame is marked "Irwindale, CA" and an AMT logo. Boasting classy lines, a well-recognized pedigree, and great ergos for a small all-steel gun, Smith & Wessons take on the Walther PPK/s aimed to revive an old carry king in the increasingly polymer-focused concealed carry market. It was a great spot for which I will be forever grateful, but the very best thing about that job was the doors that opened because I had it. Magazine capacity: 10. The Kimball was a failed attempt at producing a blowback pistol in .30 Carbine using a series of cut rings in the chamber. No magazine. Contemporary accounts said this lug sometimes cracked or snapped in half. Part of the latch is absent from the case, which is otherwise very good, with some light scratches. Blued 5 in. The inventor of the piece was quoted as saying that he had to re-examine and correct the heat treatment. SIG Sauer MCX Review: Next-Gen Modern Sporting Rifle? After first envisioning the rifle in 1940, Winchester created the carbine after thorough and relatively fast development work. The folks that provided the weapon had to artificially age the pistol to make it look like it had survived a nuclear war and 30 years of dystopian hell. Option:.30 Carbine (2) They have since been joined by Thompson/Center with Contender barrels chambered in .30 Carbine, and just recently IAI has gone Kimball one better and introduced a semi-automatic .30 Carbine pistol, the AutoMag III, that really works. The No 5, Mk I Lee Enfield: A Comparison with the No 4. The Kimball failed because it was a delayed blowback, a hopelessly lightweight way to make a .30 Carbine pistol. Manufactured in 1958 and is serial#87, with only 238 being produced. and 368 ft.-lbs. In theory, on ignition the casing would swell to fill these rings, delaying extraction long enough for pressure . Kimball Arms .30 Carbine Specifications: Designer (s): John W. Kimball Manufacturer: J. Kimball Arms Company Model: .30 Carbine Caliber: .30 Carbine Capacity: Operation: Action: Semi-Automatic Patents: US Patent 2,846,926 "Floating barrel action for automatic pistol" Filed by John W. Kimball, December 14th, 1954 US Patent 2,781,697 Kimball's pistol was styled heavily after the High Standard, and it looks good and handles well. Shop online for 30 Carbine revolvers from Ruger and more. Excellent, with 95% of the original blue finish, showing some light edge wear and handling marks overall. http://www.youtube.com/InRangeTVShow. These next two are from the movie The Book of Eli and both have an interesting back story. We'll never knowonly 238 Kimball .30 Carbine pistols were ever made. mudge Member Posts: 4,551 RIAC believes that this website is accessible to the widest possible audience pursuant to the guidelines of the Americans with Disability Act. Inland Manufacturing M1 Carbine Para Trooper Rifle | ILM150 30 Carbine, Semi-Automatic, 18", Walnut w/Folding Wire Stock, Black Finish, 15+1 Rds. Caliber. The Preserve Academy, located at The Sporting Shoppe & Range at The Preserve, offers a wide curriculum of firearms safety and tactical training classes taught by NRA Certified Instructors. In a hardwood case, French-cut to fit the pistol. It should come as no surprise that I quickly accepted that offer. And, many have ended up with failed businesses after reality caught up with them. Brand: Ruger. Click here for more information. Sign the Petition! It was a failure of a gun. 2023 Rock Island Auction Company. Youre much more likely to find a video on the Cei Rigotti or Webley-Fosbery here than an AR or Glock. If you have missed out on this auction or are looking for a particular firearmcontact us. Less than 300 of the Kimball .30 Caliber Carbine Auto Pistol were produced back in the 1950s. Copyright 2023 National Rifle Association, Women On Target Instructional Shooting Clinics, Volunteer At The Great American Outdoor Show, Marion P. Hammer Women Of Distinction Award, Women's Wildlife Management / Conservation Scholarship, National Youth Shooting Sports Cooperative Program, Clapp on Handguns: GripsThe Forgotten Advantage, The U.S. M1 Carbine Story | An Official Journal Of The NRA, Is the .30 Carbine the Most Overlooked Cartridge of All Time? Of those manufactured, many were destroyed during use by the severe recoil, making examples in this fine of condition even rarer. Watch as Ian from Forgotten Weapons examines the rare Kimball .30 Carbine Pistol. The Ten Finest Bespoke Shotguns Part One. The comparisons have all included .357 magnum pistol velocities though. The EBR system increases accuracy and reliability, reduces perceived recoil, provides ambidextrous sling mounts and multiple Picatinny rails for mounting optics and accessories. Adjustable rear-sight. Add to Wish List. Did I get one that was fixed and, if so, how? Sig Sauer MPX K Charging. Click here for more information. 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