Standard Products M1 Carbine Underwood Barrel Bavarian Rural Police C&R

SOLD FOR: $1,550.00

LSB#: WY250328JS001

Make: Standard Products

Model: M1 Carbine

Serial Number: 2123683

Year of Manufacture: Early 1944, barrel date 11-1943. 

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. / 2123683” on the rear. The left side of the receiver is marked “14 C”. The left edge of the receiver is marked “BAVARIAN RURAL POLICE”. The top of the bolt is marked “3683” 

The top of the barrel is marked “UNDERWOOD / 11-43 / flaming bomb” and “P”. 

The front sight is stamped with “N”-International Business Machine part 

The barrel band is unmarked 

The slide is marked “3683” the inside of the slide is stamped “-U-” for Underwood. 

The Trigger group is marked “BE-B”. An IBM trigger group.  In front of the Trigger guard is marked “LGK OO 0108” 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 is marked “SW” White Sewing Machine Co MFD for Standard Products. 

The Rotary safety is marked “SS” a post war rebuild part.

The left side of the hammer is marked “-U-” for Underwood

The rear sight is marked “PI” for Packard Inland. These “PI” marked adjustable sights were the first adjustable sights produced by Inland. Used starting in May of 1944.

The bolt is marked “-U-” for Underwood. 

The upper handguard is marked “IO” for Inland Overton and “8213”   

The sling well is marked “3683”  

The side of the stock has an ordnance wheel.

The magazine is marked “IR” 

Barrel Length: Approximately 18 Inches

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 serrated windage knob dovetailed to the receiver.     

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is an Oval cut, high wood stock, with a two rivet handguard, type one barrel band, a later style rotary safety and a checkered metal Buttplate. The LOP measures about 13.25” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stock shows scattered lines, compressions, and scratches with small chips scattered throughout. The belly of the forend shows a notable gouge. The wood shows no visible cracks. The upper handguard shows similar wear with no visible cracks. The metal buttplate has lost finish, has semi dulled checkering, and some minor rub wear around the edges. Overall the stock set is in Good condition.  

Type of Finish: Parkerized and blued. 

Finish Originality: Some of the parts have their original finish and some of the parts have been refinished.   

Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is visible. There are lines present in the bore from use. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 8.75/10.  

Overall Condition: This rifle retains 97% of its metal finish. The barrel shows some thinning finish. The friction surfaces of the bolt and receiver show minor rub wear from use. The markings are clear and the screw heads are sharp. Overall this rifle is in Good+ to 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 one 15 round magazine. The magazine has some minor rust freckling. Overall the magazine is in Good condition. This rifle also includes a CMP certificate of authenticity and manual.   

Our Assessment: This M1 Carbine, manufactured in 1944 by Standard Products, is a rare and historically rich example, particularly due to its postwar European service and matching components. Standard Products, based in Port Clinton, Ohio, produced around 4% of all WWII carbines and, like most contractors, sourced parts from other manufacturers to meet quotas. The use of Underwood parts, barrel, bolt, slide, etc. is consistent with this collaborative production approach. What makes this rifle stand out is the “3683” stamp on the bolt, slide, and stock, matching the last four digits of the serial number, an extremely rare level of uniformity for an M1 Carbine, especially one that saw extended postwar use.

The Bavarian Rural Police markings on the receiver point to the carbine’s Cold War history, as many surplus U.S. carbines were transferred to West German and Austrian police forces after WWII. The “LGK OO” marking on the trigger group stands for “Landesgendarmeriekommando Oberösterreich” (Provincial Gendarmerie Command of Upper Austria), indicating it was issued to Austrian state police forces in that region. This police use likely contributed to the rifle’s preserved condition and retained matching components. Acquired through the Civilian Marksmanship Program in 2009, this carbine is not only a functional piece of WWII ordnance but also a rare and highly collectible firearm that saw Cold War service in an unusually complete configuration. Please see our high quality photos via the link and best of luck with your bidding!!!-R.L.