Saginaw Gear M1 Carbine SG .30 Cal Semi Automatic Rifle C&R

Sold For: $1200.01

LSB#:201019RL03

Make: Saginaw Steering Gear Division of General Motors. Saginaw, Michigan.

Model: M1 Carbine

Serial Number: 3423166

Year of Manufacture: 1942 to 1944. No Barrel Date.
No specific manufacture dates are listed due to a number of reasons explained on pages 24 to 26 of Scott Duff’s book, The M1 Carbine Owner’s Guide.

Caliber: .30 Carbine

Action Type: Semi Auto, Detachable Magazine

Markings: The import mark on the barrel reads “EXCEL/GARDNER, MA.” It is stamped over part of the barrel markings. The top front of the receiver is marked “U.S. CARBINE / CAL. 30 M1.” and the top rear is marked “SAGINAW S G / 3423166”. The rear of the receiver uses a wide tang (page 20 & 22 of Craig Riesch’s book, U.S. M1 Carbines Wartime Production 7th Edition). The top of the barrel is marked (faded) “SAGINAW S.G. DIV. / GENERAL MOTORS” and “P”. The trigger group is marked “ST” on the right rear which is a Standard Products mark (page 78). The hammer is marked with a partial “II” which is an Inland mark (page 89). The magazine release is marked “M” and “HI” which is an Inland mark (pages 100). The rotary safety is marked “M inside a C” which is a post WWII rebuild mark (pages 95 & 185). The inside of the operating slide is marked “PI” which is an Inland mark (page 65). The bolt is marked “OI” on the left lug which is an Inland mark (page 36). The front sight is marked “RIA” which was used by all manufacturers (page 56). The Type II rear sight is marked “HI” which is an Inland mark (page 29). The Type III barrel band is marked “AI” which is an Inland mark (pages 59). The top front edge of the forearm is marked “SA” which is a post WWII rebuild mark (page 185).

Barrel Length: Approximately 18 Inches

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a bladed post set between 2 protective wings. The rear sight is a Type II adjustable aperture. The rear of the aperture has been painted white.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The two piece hardwood stock has a pistol grip, Type III barrel band with sling loop & bayonet lug, sling well, sling pass through and a metal buttplate. The refinished buttplate has small dents & surface erosion showing through the new finish. It shows thinning around the edges. The wood shows several scrapes, scratches, and compression marks. Many have damaged small portions of surface wood. Most of these marks have been oiled over. The LOP measures 13 ¼ inches from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stock rates in about Very Good overall condition.

Type of Finish: Parkerized

Finish Originality: Refinished

Bore Condition: The bore is semi bright. The muzzle and the grooves near the muzzle are light grey. The rifling is sharp. There is fouling & frosting at the muzzle and in the grooves near the muzzle. The fouling should clean up some. The bore shows an M.E. of 2.

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 96% of its metal finish as refinished. The metal shows scrapes & small scratches. The right side of the receiver and edges of the bolt show thinning consistent with cycling. The barrel markings are faded. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good Plus to Fine condition as refinished.

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: There is no magazine.