Walnut, a blade front sight and a flip-up rear: the Auto-Ordnance M1 Carbine copies the look of the rifle American troops carried in World War II and Korea. It is new and made in America, chambered in .30 Carbine, with a 10 round capacity and a weight of about 5.4 pounds.

This is a semi-automatic carbine made for plain use. At 5.4 pounds it carries easily on a farm or in a truck, and it points almost by instinct. The .30 Carbine round has little recoil, which makes the rifle a good one for beginners and for smaller shooters. Old and new rifles alike reward a simple routine of cleaning, a light coat of oil on the metal and a dry place to sleep between trips.

A ten round magazine keeps the carbine slim and trim. If you want more rounds, check which magazines fit before you buy. Many owners use the carbine for plinking, for reenactments and for pest control around the barn.

Keep it oiled and the wood dry, and it should last for decades.

It ships to a licensed dealer you choose, and the background check is done there.