Winchester Repeating Arms M1 Carbine .30 Cal 18” Semi-auto Rifle 1944 C&R
SOLD FOR: $1,113.00
WOA#: WY240725TK007
Make: Winchester
Model: M1 Carbine
Serial Number: 5773584
Year of Manufacture: Between February of 1944 and Nov. 1944.
Caliber: .30 Carbine
Action Type: Semi Automatic rifle fed by Detachable Magazines.
Markings:
The top-rear of the receiver is marked “WINCHESTER / 5773584”
The top-front of the receiver is marked “U.S. CARBINE”, “CAL .30 M1”. The flat has a Firing proof punch. The bottom of the receiver is stamped with an “V”.
The barrel is marked with “P” about mid way on the top of the barrel. Just behind the front sight is marked “I.B.M. CORP. 10-43”. With a flaming bomb stamp.
The barrel band is marked “J.M.Q.”
The front sight is marked “NN” for Nolan Machinery Co.
The rear sight is marked Shield “H”-Hemphill MFG. Co.
The magazine release button is marked “M” and “WA” for Winchester
The hammer is double struck “WA” for Winchester
The trigger group is marked “Q-NL” for National Lock Co
The slide is unmarked.
The Stock is stamped “L-A” in the sling cut for S.E. Overton and a very faint “MR”.
The lug is unmarked.
The upper handguard is marked “S-HB” for Standard Products.
The magazine is marked “IA” for Inland Division.
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, low wood stock with a two rivet handguard, a type three barrel band with bayonet lug, and a rotary safety. The wood appears to have been sanded and refinished. The LOP is 13.25” from the front of the trigger to the rear of the buttplate. The upper handguard shows minor depressions and lines. The metal buttplate has lost most of its finish and has begun to patina with surface rust on the heel, and the checkering is mostly sharp. The stock shows small scrapes, compressions, and lines throughout. There are several cracks in the stock, two originating from the lug going back towards the comb, one going from the magazine well to the front of the op rod cut, and one going from the magazine well towards the left side of the barrel band. Overall the wood on this rifle is in about Poor+ to Fair condition for C&R.
Type of Finish: Parkerized and blued.
Finish Originality: Original.
Bore Condition: The bore is very bright and the rifling is defined. There is no visible erosion in the bore. There are lines present on the lands from use. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 8.5/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains 97% of its original metal finish. The bolt and receiver show finish wear on the friction surfaces with the bolt showing patina in the edges. There is handling wear present with no notable damage or marrs. The finish has begun to turn brown with age and patina, very common for a rifle of this age. The barrel band looks almost new. The markings are clear and the screw heads are sharp. Overall this rifle is in Good to Good+ condition for C&R.
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 one 15 round magazine in Very Good condition.
Our Assessment: The M1 Carbine, a marvel of American ingenuity, emerged from the urgent demands of World War II, forever changing the landscape of military firearms. Born from a critical need for a weapon lighter than the standard M1 Garand yet more potent than the pistols and submachine guns of the era, the M1 Carbine was a game-changer. It was the brainchild of a design competition won by a team led by the ingenious David “Carbine” Williams of Winchester Repeating Arms Company. Chambered for the new, efficient .30 Carbine round, it struck a perfect balance between power and portability.
Weighing a mere 5 pounds, the M1 Carbine was a paragon of versatility and ease. Its lightweight design made it a favorite among airborne troops, officers, and support units — anyone for whom agility was paramount. The Carbine’s detachable magazine, a novel feature at the time, allowed for swift reloading, enhancing its utility in the fast-paced combat of World War II. With effective range and firepower, it adeptly filled the gap between sidearms and the more cumbersome service rifles.
Post-war, the M1 Carbine’s legacy blossomed beyond military use, finding favor with civilians for hunting, self-defense, and sport shooting, bolstered by the surplus rifles flooding the market. Today, it stands not just as a piece of military history, but as a testament to innovative wartime engineering. Collectors and history buffs treasure the M1 Carbine for its significant role in shaping modern warfare, making it a revered icon in the pantheon of American firearms. This Winchester example would be in “Very Good” condition if not for the cracks in the stock. Of all of the Winchester M1 carbines this writer has seen, this is the first Winchester with an IBM barrel. Personally I am always a fan of barrels with a very clear date marking and the flaming bomb test mark. Additionally this example has a good bore and strong springs, not only will it make a good collectible but it should be a shooter as well. To better understand this M1 carbine please see our high quality photos Via the link and best of luck with your bidding!!!-R.L.
