CMP Winchester Repeating Arms M1 Carbine .30 Cal Low Serial Rifle 1942 C&R
SOLD FOR: $1,530.00
LSB#: WY240905SP100
Make: Winchester
Model: M1 Carbine, CMP Service Grade.
Serial Number: 1007439
Year of Manufacture: Receiver late 1942, barrel date 12-42.
Caliber: .30 Carbine
Action Type: Semi Automatic rifle fed by Detachable Magazines.
Markings:
The top-rear of the receiver is marked “WINCHESTER / 1007439”
The top-front of the spring tube receiver is marked “U.S. CARBINE”, “CAL. .30 M1”. The flat has a Firing proof punch. The bottom of the receiver is marked “F”.
The barrel is marked “ W.R.A. 12-42” with the flaming bomb. The “PW” firing proof is located 6.5” back from the front sight, it is very faint. The front of the gas block has a faint flaming bomb mark. The barrel flat has an illegible mark.
The barrel band is marked with a diamond “D” this is a post war rebuild part.
The front sight is marked “S.A.” this is a Springfield Armory rebuild part.
The rear sight is marked “I.R.C.O. 7160060”-for International Register CO.
The slide is marked “W”.- a Winchester Slide.
The Trigger Group is marked with “Q-TX”- For Triplex Corp. of America. In front of the Trigger guard is marked “LGK OO 0555” This denotes this was an Austrian rifle re-imported by the CMP. LGK OO stands for Landes Gendarmerie Kommando OberoÖsterreich(Upper Austria).
The magazine release button is marked “MWA”
The left side of the hammer is marked “WMB” an IBM Part
The rotary safety is marked “SS” This is a rebuild marked rotary safety.
The sear is marked “SW-N”- National Postal Meter
The stock is marked with a faint flaming bomb mark and a “W” for Winchester. The grip is stamped off center with either an “F” or a “P”. The left side wrist is stamped “AAN” this is possibly an Augusta Arsenal rebuild stamp.
The lug is unmarked.
The upper handguard is marked “IO” for Inland Overton
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 later style rotary 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. The stock shows lines, compressions, rub marks and light scratches scattered throughout. There are no visible chips or cracks in the stock. The metal buttplate has lost its finish around the edges, has semi sharp checkering and is beginning to turn green with patina. The upper handguard shows similar wear to the stock with a small chip out of the right side rivet hole and has a notable scratch/gouge on the left side. Overall the wood is in about Very Good condition for refinished as C&R considering the age and travel status of the rifle.
Type of Finish: Parkerized
Finish Originality: Original and refinished.
Bore Condition: The bore is bright with visible rifling. There is very minor visible erosion mainly on the lands in the last third of the bore. According to our muzzle gauge the muzzle reads at 2.5. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 7/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 85% of its metal finish. The barrel shows some finish loss and rub wear from the barrel band, the action shows some minor rub wear on the friction surfaces. The finish on the entire rifle has turned or has begun to turn green with age. The bolt is very clean with very little wear. The screw heads are sharp and the markings are mostly clean. Overall this rifle is in Very Good condition considering the amount of travel and its age.
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 the CMP sales sheet from 2014, the certificate of authenticity, the shipping list, and manual.
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 example has a very low serial number, an original Winchester 1942 barrel with the flaming bomb, a rare LGK marked trigger group showing its service in the OberoÖsterreich region of Austria and if this stock is original to the rifle the rifle was also rebuilt at some point by the August Arsenal. Eventually it was returned back to the United States by the CMP. This rifle has traveled the world and returned home. What a story! and what a life this rifle has lived. To better understand this M1 carbine please see our high quality photos Via the link and best of luck with your bidding!!!-R.L.
