CMP Standard Products M1 Carbine US .30 Cal 18” Semi-Auto Rifle 1943 C&R
SOLD FOR: $1,362.00
LSB#: LSB251209RR006
Make: Standard Products
Model: M1 Carbine
Serial Number: 2051017
Year of Manufacture: March 1943 – May 1944. Most likely late 1943. Barrel date: 10-43
Caliber: .30 Carbine
Action Type: Semi Automatic firearm fed by Detachable Magazines.
Markings:
No import mark.
The top of the receiver: “U.S. CARBINE / CAL. .30 M1” on the front and “STD. PRO. / 2051017” on the rear. The left side of the receiver is marked with what appears to be an “8” below the wood line.
The top of the barrel is marked “UNDERWOOD / 10-43” with the flaming bomb and a “P” about 4 inches back from the front sight.
The inside bevel style front sight is marked with a sideway “N” an Inland part
The Type III barrel band is marked “AI” an Inland part.
The Type II Milled adjustable rear sight is marked “H.I.” an Inland part.
The bottom of the Type IV slide is marked “7160091” with a “V”. The inside of the slide is marked with an underlined “PI” an Inland part.
The Type IV trigger housing is marked “B-EB” an IBM part.
The Type IV safety is marked with a circled SS, a William Steinen Company part.
The magazine catch is marked “M”.
The Type III (straight) hammer is marked “H.I.” an Inland part.
The sear is not marked on top.
The recoil plate is marked “WI” on the bottom, an Inland part.
The sling well is marked “RSG”. The bottom and front of the grip are marked with “P” acceptance marks. The right side of the stock is marked S’G’ in a square. The upper handguard is marked “RSG”. The stock and handguard markings are correct for Saginaw. The left side of the stock is marked with an “AAK” Augusta Arsenal marking.
Barrel Length: Approximately 18 Inches
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a fixed blade with protective ears. The rear sight is the later style sliding aperture sight with a serrated 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 III barrel band, and Type IV lever safety. The LOP is 13.25” from the front of the trigger to the rear of the buttplate. The stock has been lightly sanded and refinished. There are scattered compressions and scratches. There is a notable compression line on the right side of the forend by the barrel band spring. There are minor chips around the buttplate and a gouge on the right side of the stock above the trigger group.There are no cracks. The metal buttplate has lost its finish, has semi sharp checkering and shows surface scratches and patina. The upper handguard shows similar wear to the stock with a small chip toward the left front portion of the sighting groove. Overall the wood is in about Good condition as refinished.
Type of Finish: Parkerized
Finish Originality: Original. There is some stock finish on some of the metal.
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. There is some minor fouling. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 8.5/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 90% of its finish. The trigger group, Bolt, and Receiver show operational wear, especially in friction areas. The slide and barrel have begun to patina. There is some minor finish loss on the front sight and the leading edges. The marking on the barrel is a little faded but is still visible. Overall the rifle is in about Very Good condition.
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: This rifle includes a CMP certificate of authenticity, a CMP yellow chamber flag, a shipping check list dated for 2008, a CMP rifle safety manual, and a Ordnance Field Service M1 Carbine manual.
Our Assessment: The Standard Products M1 Carbine is a product of the immense industrial mobilization that defined American arms production during the Second World War. Manufactured most likely in late 1943, this receiver comes from Standard Products of Port Clinton, Ohio, a company better known for automotive components before turning its facilities toward wartime small arms manufacture. Standard Products ultimately produced roughly 247,000 carbines for the U.S. military, placing it among the smaller prime contractors in the M1 Carbine program. The 10-43 dated Underwood barrel is consistent with wartime subcontracting practices, as Underwood supplied barrels to several carbine manufacturers. The rifle also shows a mix of Inland, IBM, and other subcontractor components, reflecting the interchangeable parts system that allowed carbines to be assembled and later serviced efficiently throughout the war and postwar arsenal rebuild programs.
Chambered in .30 Carbine, the lightweight intermediate cartridge adopted in 1941 to provide greater range and capacity than a service pistol while remaining easier to handle than a full power rifle, this example retains approximately 90 percent of its parkerized finish with expected operational wear on friction surfaces. The bore is bright with sharp rifling and only minor fouling present, rating 8.5 out of 10. The refinished oval cut low wood stock and handguard show scattered compressions and light wear but remain solid without cracks, and the action functions correctly. Accompanied by its Civilian Marksmanship Program certificate and related documentation, this Standard Products M1 Carbine represents a well preserved example of a classic World War II U.S. service rifle with documented CMP provenance. Please see our high definition photos and good luck on your bids! – L.S.