Standard Products M1 Carbine .30 CAL 18” Rifle Underwood Barrel 1943 C&R
SOLD FOR: $1,551.00
LSB#: WY250117DC036
Make: Standard Products
Model: M1 Carbine
Serial Number: 2012761
Year of Manufacture: July-September 1943. (Page 31 of Scott A. Duff’s book “The M1 Carbine Owner’s Guide) Underwood barrel date July 1943
Caliber: .30 Carbine
Action Type: Semi Automatic firearm fed by Detachable Magazines.
Markings:
The top of the receiver: “U.S. CARBINE / CAL. .30 M1” on the front and “STD. PRO. / 2012761” on the rear. The left side of the receiver is marked “10 C”.
The top of the barrel is marked “UNDERWOOD / 7-43 / flaming bomb”. The left side of the barrel is marked “EXEL/GARDNER, MA”.
The front sight is marked “N”.
The barrel band is marked “MMO”
The trigger group is marked “INLAND”
The magazine release button is marked “MWA”
The left side of the hammer is marked B/R in a box Brunner Ritter (Wartime Replacement Hammer)
The rear sight is marked “I. R. CO. / 7160060” an International Register CO. part.
The upper handguard is marked “S HB”.
The sling well is marked “S-HB” for Hillerich and Bradsby aka Louisville Slugger. Correct for Standard Products.
The buttplate is marked “S-S3” which is a Standard Products mark.
The front of the grip has a “P”.
The bayonet lug is marked “CO”
The bottom of the slide is marked “D-7161843-7 / HSA
The recoil plate is marked “STANDARD PRODUCTS”.
Barrel Length: Approximately 18 Inches
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a post set between two protective wings. This rifle also includes a later style sliding aperture sight with a serrated windage knob.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is an Oval cut, low wood stock, with a two rivet handguard, type three barrel band with bayonet lug, a later style rotary safety and a checkered metal Buttplate. The LOP measures about 13” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The buttplate has been re-parkerized. The wood has been cleaned and sealed with boiled linseed oil for preservation. Overall the stock set is in Very Good Plus Condition.
Type of Finish: Parkerized
Finish Originality: Refinished
Bore Condition: The lands are bright and the grooves are visually prominent. The rifling is well defined. The muzzle is gray with some minor pitting on the muzzle face. The muzzle reads 2.0 which is considered Fair.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains 95% of its metal finish. The markings are clear. The screw heads are sharp. There is no notable erosion save for the face of the muzzle. The action shows faint operational wear post refinish. The screw heads are sharp. Overall this rifle is in Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly and flawlessly. The slide, bolt, extractor, ejector, and firing pin are all NOS and the latest USGI versions. All springs have been replaced with new Wolff Gunspring extra power springs including the recoil slide spring, hammer spring, trigger spring, magazine release, rear spring, slide stop spring, firing pin spring, plunger ejector, bolt catch springs. The bolt is the latest Type III round bolt for strength and reliability with type III firing pin, Type III Extractor, Type III Ejector and Type II Plunger. The slide is a Type VI. 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 carbine comes with a period correct canvas sling that appears slightly worn showing discoloration as well as scrapes on the metal. The carbine comes with a 15rd “BW” marked USGI magazine that has been reblued and furnished with a new Wolff extra power spring.
Our Assessment: This standard Products M1 Carbine was made between July to September 1943. After WWII the carbine served in a U.S. friendly country (most likely South Korea, based on the import mark) and eventually imported back into the U.S. for sale to the civilian market. This M1 carbine has been rebuilt with much new old updated USGI parts so it looks good, functions well, and still has nice markings. This firearm is a collector piece and it will add to any Military or WWII, Korea or Vietnam collection, but also serve well at the range, for hunting small game, as well as personal defense. Standard Production manufactured approximately 4.4%, or 247,160 M1 Carbines compared to the overall total of 5,551,311 M1 carbines produced by 10 Contractors. However, this carbine is NOT a safe queen never to be truly enjoyed to the fullest. This beautiful firearm is also a shooter; one that can be used for plinking, training, competition, hunting, and self defense. This firearm qualifies for use in CMP Organization M1 Competitions. Please see our photos and good luck on your bids! – L.S.
