Underwood Furnished “T” Marked Receiver Winchester M1 Carbine 1944 C&R
SOLD FOR: $1,650.00
WOA#: WY240601RN007
Make: Winchester Repeating Arms
Model: M1 Carbine
Serial Number: 5793928
Year of Manufacture: February to November 1944
Caliber: .30 Carbine
Action Type: Semi Automatic rifle fed by Detachable Magazines.
Markings:
The top-rear of the receiver is marked “WINCHESTER / 5793928 / T”. The T mark on the bevel denotes an Intertype Underwood receiver furnished to Winchester through lateral support. Considered to be Very Rare.
The top-front of the receiver is marked “U.S. CARBINE”, “CAL .30 M1”.
The barrel is marked with a “PW” Mandatory Winchester firing proof and an “N”. The barrel flat is marked with an “A”.
The barrel band is Marked “C” for C. Cowles & Co Winchester Subcontract correct for Winchester.
The front sight is unmarked
The bottom of the trigger guard is marked “W”, the side of the trigger group “W” both Winchester marks.
The rear sight is marked with a Shield “H” for Hemphill MFG CO.
The magazine release button is marked “M”.
The hammer is marked “W” for Winchester
The trigger group is marked “W” for Winchester
The Safety is marked ““EW”” for Eaton Pond CO. correct for Winchester
The slide is marked “7160091” a Winchester slide.
The right side of the stock has an Ordnance wheel and the sling cut is stamped with a very faint “W” for Winchester.
The lug is stamped double stamped with a “W” for Winchester
The upper handguard is unmarked
The oiler is marked “IS” for International Silver CO.
The magazine is marked “IW” for International Silver CO. correct for Winchester.
Barrel Length: 18”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a bladed post set between two protective wings. The rear sight is a late type sliding adjustable aperture sight with knurled adjustment knob dovetailed to the receiver.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock on this rifle is an Oval cut, low wood stock with a four rivet handguard, a type 3 barrel band with bayonet lug, and a cross bolt safety. The LOP is 13.25” from the front of the trigger to the rear of the buttplate. The upper handguard shows very little wear with only a few depressions and no chips or cracks. The metal buttplate has lost its finish and has turned brown with patina. The stock shows small scrapes, compressions, and lines throughout with a gouge out of the right hand side of the nose. There are no cracks or chips in the stock. Overall the stock is in Fine 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 erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains 90% of its original finish. There is finish loss on the friction surfaces of the bolt and receiver. The front sight, receiver and lug have turned brown/green from oil, patina and age. The barrel and barrel band have little to no signs of wear. The screw heads are sharp, and the markings are clear. Overall this rifle is in Very Good to Fine condition for C&R given 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 include the magazine and canvas sling.
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, aside from having almost all correct for Winchester parts, also appears to have an Intertype Underwood furnished receiver that was provided to Winchester to be completed. These types of collaborations while not entirely uncommon demonstrate the mindset of the WW2 era and the commitment people of the time had to the war effort. Please see our photos and best of luck with your bidding!!!-R.L.
