Standard Products M1 Carbine .30 Semi Automatic Rifle MFD 1943 C&R

SOLD FOR: $1225

LSB#: 210324DL62

Make: Standard Products

Model: M1 Carbine

Serial Number: 2001132

Year of Manufacture: July to September, 1943 (page 31 of Scott Duff’s book The M1 Carbine Owner’s Guide). Barrel Date: 6-52

Caliber: .30 Carbine

Action Type: Semi Auto, Detachable Magazine. There is No magazine.

Markings: The import mark on the left side of the receiver (under the wood) reads “Fed. Ord. Inc. / So. El Monte, CA. USA.”. The top of the receiver is marked “U.S. CARBINE / CAL. .30 M1” on the front and “STD. PRO. / 2001132” on the rear. The left side of the receiver is marked “F F” below the wood line. The top of the barrel is faintly marked “SA 6 – 52”. This is a post WWII USGI replacement barrel made by Springfield Armory (pages 49 to 51 of Craig Riesch’s book, U.S. M1 Carbines Wartime Production). The left rear of the trigger group is marked “N” which is a National Postal Meter mark and “9” which is a production mark (page 78). The hammer is marked “II” which is an Inland  mark (page 89). The magazine release is marked “WA / M” which is a post WWII rebuild mark (page 100-101 & 185). The rotary safety is marked “circled S” which is a post WWII rebuild mark (page 95 & 184 ). The inside of the operating slide is marked “PI” which is an Inland mark (page 65). The bolt is marked “AI” on the left lug which is an Inland mark (page 36). The front sight is unmarked which was used by other manufacturers (page 56). The Type III rear sight is marked “J.A.O. / 7160060” which is a post WWII rebuild mark (page 29-30 & 185). The Type III barrel band is marked “KI” which is an Inland mark (page 59). The stock is unmarked.

Barrel Length: Approximately 18 Inches

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a post set between two protective wings. The rear sight is a fully adjustable Type III aperture.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The two piece hardwood stock has a pistol grip, barrel band with sling loop & bayonet lug, sling well, sling pass through and a metal buttplate. The refinished buttplate shows a few light scrapes. The barrel band shows scrapes, small scratches and an area of light discoloration. The wood shows various scuffs & light handling marks as well as a few scratches. 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 Plus to Fine overall condition.

Type of Finish: Parkerized

Finish Originality: Refinished

Bore Condition: The bore is bright. The rifling is sharp & deep. There is no erosion. The bore shows an M.E. of 1.8.

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 96% of its metal finish as refinished. Surface erosion shows through the finish along the length of the the barrel. The remaining metal has small scratches and areas of pin prick surface erosion showing through the finish. The op rod shows several scrapes. The remaining metal shows light scrapes & small scratches. The markings are deep. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good Plus to Fine condition as refinished.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: There is No magazine. The rifle comes with an unmarked green canvas sling that shows scrapes & thinning on the metal as well as light discoloration on the canvas. Overall it is in about Very Good Plus condition.

Our Assessment: This Standard Products M1 Carbine was built back in 1943. After WWII it served in a U.S. friendly country. It was eventually rebuilt and imported back into the U.S. for sales to the civilian market. Luckily the import mark is under the wood so it is not visible unless you break down the rifle. This M1 Carbine has been refinished so it looks good and it still has a bright bore.