Winchester Repeating Arms M1 Carbine .30 Cal 18” Semi-auto Rifle 1944 C&R
SOLD FOR: $1,275.00
LSB#: LSB260417NP002
Make: Winchester
Model: M1 Carbine
Serial Number: 5812210
Year of Manufacture: Late 1944
Caliber: .30 Carbine
Action Type: Semi Automatic rifle fed by Detachable Magazines.
Markings:
The top-rear of the receiver: “WINCHESTER TRADEMARK / 5812210”
The top-front of the receiver: “U.S. CARBINE”, “CAL .30 M1”.
The barrel: “W” 3” from the front sight, “PW” mid way, and a flaming bomb on the gas block.
The barrel band: “D” in a diamond
The front sight is unmarked
The rear sight: Shield “H” Hemphill MFG
The slide: “W” Winchester
The Bolt: “AOB” and “X” Auto Ordnance,
The Trigger group: “W”, “T”. Winchester
The magazine release: “M”
The hammer: “HI” for Hillerich Machine Company.
The sear: unmarked
The safety: “JAO” J.A. Otterbein
The stock: “W” in the sling cut, “69” on the pommel and “W.R.A. G.H.D.” with an Ordnance Wheel.
The lug: “W” Winchester
The upper handguard: “P-U” Pederson Bros for Underwood
Barrel Length: 18”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a fixed blade set between protective ears. The rear sight is the 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 shallow sighting groove handguard, a type two barrel band, and a rotary safety. The LOP is 13.25”. The wood shows lines, scratches, dents and compressions scattered throughout. The oval cut shows small chips. The handguard also shows some very small chips on the edges of the rivets. The stock shows a notable chip in the toe. There is a crack forming next to the rear right side edge of the receiver. Someone has carved initials into the pommel. There is some dusty mold forming in the sling cut. The metal butt plate has semi sharp checkering, has lost most of its finish, turned brown with patina and shows surface rust and rub marks on the edges. Overall the furniture set is in about Fair+ condition.
Type of Finish: Parkerized and blued.
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is well defined. The bore is very clean showing no pitting or erosion. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9.25/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains 90% of its finish. The barrel shows finish loss and rub wear under the barrel band. The muzzle and front sight shows some surface rust. The friction surfaces of the bolt and receiver show rub wear. The bolt shows some surface rust. The trigger guard shows surface rust. The finish shows discoloration from age throughout. The markings are clear and the screw heads are sharp. Overall this rifle is in about 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: None.
Our Assessment: This Winchester M1 Carbine made in late 1944 represents a later phase of wartime production when Winchester had refined its manufacturing process and began standardizing parts across contracts. This rifle features many Winchester-made components, including a WRA GHD-marked stock, a correct Winchester stock marking denoting inspection by Guy H. Drewry. The rifle is fitted with an Hemphill rear sight, notable for its knurled adjustment knob, which was typical of later upgrades or mid to late-production features as the military phased in adjustable sights in place of earlier flip types.
Having mostly correct Winchester parts makes this carbine particularly desirable to collectors, as many wartime carbines were rebuilt using mostly non-matching parts post war. The consistent component origin and period-correct markings suggest the rifle was mostly kept intact. A clean bore and properly marked stock only add to its appeal. Overall, this is a representative and well-preserved example of a mid-war Winchester M1 Carbine. To better understand this M1 carbine please see our high quality photos via the link and best of luck with your bidding!!!-R.L.