M1 signed by carbine williams guy behind the table stands up right away and says now thats one you might or might not be interested in. William carbine historical records and family trees. James stewart as the country convict turned gun designer is nuanced enough to suggest a major effort to tell something like the truth. Carbine williams outside his cumberland county workshop, circa 1970. David marshall carbine williams see the original workshop of david marshall williams, better known as carbine. Base long gun models that have been converted to shortened carbinetype weapons are also included in this listing. Oscarwinner james stewart its a wonderful life, mr. It all started when marsh, who was one to do things his way, was caught distilling moonshine, and was accused and convicted of shooting a federal officer in the process.
Born in cumberland county in 1900, williams worked for a railroad for a. Army ordnance contracted parts were used for the slide, bolt group, and trigger housing group. Early on, we know james stewart left a big job with winchester in connecticut, returning to wife maggie jean hagen in north carolina, because their son bobby hyatt has a problem, so hes taken to meet cap wendell corey at the local prison in the biopic carbine williams, 1952. Marsh later nicknamed carbine williams was an ingenious selfmade inventor who ultimately earned seventy patents for weapons design, including one for the m1 carbine.
Includes scanned manuals, flyers, walkthroughs, and advertising. Though adequately equipped at the outset of war, italian firearms industry generally still lacked behind her contemporaries during world war 2. Developed during world war ii as a replacement for the 1911a1 pistol, the m1 carbine is short and light. While serving time at caledonia state prison in halifax county, he was. Carbine williams director richard thorpe carbine williams dvd for sale description oscarwinner james stewart its a wonderful life, mr. On january 8, 1975, famed firearms inventor david carbine williams died. On the surface, a film about the man who created the m1 carbine rifle doesnt sound too promising, but carbine williams turns out to be a good little picture. Carbine williams who apparently did much of his design work for the carbine while serving time for moonshining. The origin of carbine williams carbine williams was the name of the metrogoldwynmayer mgm movie that premiered april 24, 1952 at the colony theater in fayetteville, nc. Carbine williams is a 1952 american drama film directed by richard thorpe and starring james stewart. More than 8 million carbines were used by american troops in world war ii, thanks to the tenacity and. Yellowboy rifle, with 2414 inch barrel, brass forend nose cap and solid brass crescent buttplate. Carbine williams dvdr 1952 warner archive collection. He dropped out of school after eighth grade, and began to work in a blacksmith shop.
The script and movie were based on the life story of david marshall williams of godwin, nc, as told by williams himself. Ian tells us that the design of the automatic loading mechanism came from david marshall williams, aka carbine williams, who came up with this design while he was in prison. Carbine williams by richard thorpe james stewart, jean hagen. After the invasion of china, all arisaka production was required for use of the imperial army, so the imperial navy contracted with italy for this weapon in 1937. Find bill carbines phone number, address, and email on spokeo, the leading online directory for contact information. Plainfield machine company manufactured the receivers and barrels used by williams gun sight for their one of fifty series. David marshall carbine williams 19001975 find a grave. Born in cumberland county, north carolina, he was nicknamed carbine for being the designer of the shortstroke tappet gas piston system for the m1 carbine rifle used by the us military. This is the story of david marshall marsh williams, the real life inventor of the world famous m1 carbine automatic riffle used in wwii. Carbines story has a lot of natural drama in it, dealing as it does with a poor rural man, murder, and a long prison sentence. But what makes the story stand out a bit is the character. Both designs used the highpressure gas generated in or near the breech of the firearm to operate the action of semiautomatic firearms like the m1 carbine. This is the story of david marshall marsh williams, the real life inventor of the world famous m1 carbine automatic rifle used in wwii. Acting is low key and the timing is slow compared to what we have become accustomed.
He delivered it in three weeks, saying that two of those weeks were spent learning to use his wifes sewing machine and making the little bitty mg belt. Do not confuse the m1 carbine with m1 rifle, better known as the garand. While serving time at caledonia state prison in halifax county, he was assigned to the prisons machine shop where he. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected.
William carbine 1919 2005 vermont connecticut william carbine in connecticut death index, 19492012 william carbine was born on month day 1919, at birth place, vermont, to carbine. Jimmy tells the warden than he made the barrel of the gun from an old axle, so none of your stupid rules are going to stop me from making my gun, or words to that effect. Born in cumberland county in 1900, williams worked for a railroad for a time while operating several illegal distilleries. The 1866 yellowboy rifle was a marked improvement over the henry rifle. Finding the blue book value of your new and used firearms, including pistols, rifles, shotguns, airguns, and blackpowder guns is easy with the number one source of gun pricing. Find release information for carbine williams 1952 richard thorpe on allmovie.
David marshall williams is sent to a prison farm where he works in the tool shop and eventually develops the precursor of the famous m1 carbine automatic rifle used in world war ii. Smith goes to washington, vertigo stars in the title role as a jailed bootlegger who invents the. But more than just a portrayal of a convicted killer, carbine williams was the inspiring true story of williams efforts to invent the m1 rifle, a successor to the winchester rifle and the weapon that revolutionized modern warfare. Nov 12, 2012 1991 tnt carbine williams commercial duration. Smith goes to washington, vertigo stars in the title role as a jailed bootlegger who invents the famed rifle and gains his freedom. Carbine williams, dvd version, tells an interesting story. Yellowboy carbine, with 19 inch barrel and carbinestyle brass buttplate. Interesting history newsletter june 29, 2009 carbine williams. Williams was a selftaught gunsmith from north carolina who contributed to the design the u. The type i carcano rifle was produced by italy for the japanese empire prior to world war ii. Inventor david marshall carbine williams has become a folk hero for designing the m1 carbine, and he was immortalized by hollywood for his invention of the gun. The winchester g30r january 8, 2018 ian mccollum 26 the winchester g30r is the final iteration of david marshall williams work on a full power. The right side of the frame is marked ballards patent nov. Flag images indicative of country of origin and not necessarily the primary operator.
Jun 07, 2011 oscarwinner james stewart its a wonderful life, mr. Army ordnance contracted parts were used for the slide, bolt group, and trigger. There are a total of 52 ww2 italian guns 1939 1945 in the military factory. Carbine williams 1952 movie clip without any frosting. Watch carbine williams full movie in hd visit this is the story of david marshall marsh williams, the real life inv. A whole new class of weapon ian mccollum, the forgotten weapons guy, has a video about the m1 carbine, a rifle used by the u. Yellowboy short rifle, with 20 inch barrel, brass forend nose cap and solid brass crescent buttplate. The remington arms company began production of 1858 new army singleaction revolvers, and 5 years later the revolver had gained a foothold in the years following the civil war, the black powder firearms maker also manufactured a carbine version of the 1859 new army, called the 1858 target carbine, in smaller numbers. Flag images indicative of country of origin and not necessarily the. There are a total of 9 carbines entries in the military factory. David marshall williams november, 1900 january 8, 1975 was a convicted murderer and was the american firearms designer of the floating chamber and the shortstroke piston.
Entries are listed below in alphanumeric order 1toz. The selftaught gunsmith from north carolina helped design the u. It all started when marsh, who was one to do things his way, was caught distilling moonshine, and was accused and convicted. I took a closer look and seen that it was signed by carbine williams. David marshall carbine williams was born on november, 1900 in cumberland county, north carolina. Army had sought a handier semiautomatic rifle in a lighter caliber to replace the boltaction m1903 rifle chambered for the same powerful. A collection of manuals and instructions related to firearms, handheld weapons, and other related products.