Winchester Repeating Arms M1 Carbine .30 Cal Semi Auto Rifle Late 1942 C&R
SOLD FOR: $1,425.01
LSB#: LSB250817JK001
Make: Winchester
Model: M1 Carbine
Serial Number: 1073302
Year of Manufacture: Late 1942
Caliber: .30 Carbine
Action Type: Semi Automatic rifle fed by Detachable Magazines. This rifle has a removable spring tube.
Markings:
The top-rear of the receiver is marked “WINCHESTER TRADEMARK / 1073302”
The top-front of the receiver is marked “U.S. CARBINE”, “CAL. .30 M1”.
The bottom of the receiver has some illegible stamped letters.
The barrel is marked on the top 2” back from the front sight with “W” and 5.5” back with the “WP”. The right side of the gas block is marked with a flaming bomb.
The barrel flat is marked with a “D”
The barrel band is marked “J.M.Q.”
The bayonet lug is marked “EM-Q” for Elgin Metal Novelty Co.
The front sight is marked “-U-” an Underwood Sight.
The rear sight is marked “I.R.C.O. 7160060”-for International Register CO.
The slide is marked “D7161843 S” Correct for inland.
The Trigger group is marked “W” for Winchester
The magazine catch: “M” and “E.I.” an Inland Division part.
The hammer is unmarked
The safety is marked “CM” a post war rebuild part.
The sear is marked “W” Winchester
The lug is unmarked
The upper handguard is marked with “BR-B” for Milton Bradley CO. These were originally made for IBM.
The stock is marked in the sling cut with “TRIMBLE TN” for Trimble Nursery. The right flank is marked “NPM FJA”. FJA Stands for Frank J. Atwood 1942-1943 and NPM for National Postal Meter. The right flank also has an ordnance wheel.
Barrel Length: 18”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a fixed blade set between protective ears. The rear sight is a later style sliding aperture sight with a knurled windage knob dovetailed to the receiver.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock on this rifle is an Oval cut, high wood stock with a two rivet handguard, a type three barrel band with bayonet lug, and a rotary safety. The LOP is 13.25” from the front of the trigger to the back of the butt plate. The wood shows scratches, lines, compressions, and rub marks scattered throughout. The most notable section of marring is located on the right flank where the receiver is. The stock shows several small chips missing from the edges. There are no visible cracks on the wood. The metal butt plate has strong checkering, has lost most of its finish and shows minor surface rust at the heel. Overall the stock set is in about Good – Good+ condition.
Type of Finish: Parkerized/Blued
Finish Originality: Refinished, some areas have had cold blue applied.
Bore Condition: The bore is bright with defined rifling. There is no visible erosion or pitting. The bore is very clean. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9.25/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains 80% of its finish. The bolt and receiver show rub wear on the friction surfaces. The barrel is very clean showing only minor rub wear from the barrel band. The finish on the trigger guard and receiver have turned brown with age and show the majority of the finish loss. There is some surface rust on the trigger guard. The action is mostly smooth. The screw heads are sharp and the markings are clear. Overall this rifle is in Good+ condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle includes the sling and a 15 round magazine in Like New condition.
Our Assessment: This Winchester M1 Carbine was produced in late 1942 during the early mass-production run of this lightweight U.S. service rifle. This example is fitted with a Winchester trigger group and Winchester barrel with the proof markings reflecting its original wartime manufacture and inspection process. As with other carbines of this period, it retains the compact 18″ barrel, detachable box magazine system, and simplified design that made the M1 Carbine a favored sidearm for support troops and paratroopers.
The stock on this carbine, marked “Trimble TN” and stamped “NPM FJA,” reveals a fascinating cross-section of wartime logistics. Trimble Manufacturing, based in Tennessee, was a known subcontractor for carbine stocks. The “NPM” refers to National Postal Meter, another prime contractor, indicating the stock may have been reused during arsenal refurbishment. The “FJA” cartouche stands for Colonel Frank J. Atwood, the U.S. Army ordnance officer who inspected and accepted firearms from several facilities. Altogether, this carbine is a well-documented mix of wartime collaboration, an authentic representation of how multiple American industries came together to meet the demands of a global war. To better understand this M1 carbine please see our high quality photos Via the link and best of luck with your bidding!!!-R.L.
