Winchester M1 Carbine .30 Cal Semi-Auto Rifle Augusta Arsenal 1942-44 C&R

SOLD FOR: $1,480.00

LSB#: LSB250902JM029

Make: Winchester

Model: M1 Carbine

Serial Number: 1081667

Year of Manufacture: 1942-1944

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 “WINCHESTER / 1081667” on the rear. 

The top of the barrel is marked “W”. The right side of the gas block is marked with a flaming bomb.

The barrel band is marked “IS”

The rear sight is marked “I.R. CO. / 7160060”

The inside of the slide is marked “P” within a square.

The trigger housing is marked “SG”

The rotary safety is marked “CM” a post war rebuild part.

The magazine catch is marked “M” 

The hammer is marked “.U.” for Underwood

The sear is unmarked

The lug is unmarked.

The sling well is marked “S HB” for Standard Products Hillerich & Bradsby. The grip has two “P” acceptance stamps. The left flank is marked “AAA” for Augusta Arsenal. 

The upper handguard is stamped  “IO”.  

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 knurled windage 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 three barrel band with bayonet lug, and a rotary safety. The receiver has a removable spring tube. The LOP is 13 1/8″ from the front of the trigger to the rear of the buttplate. The wood shows lines, compressions and nicks throughout. There is a thin crack in the grain on the right side of the buttstock along the comb.  The wood has been sanded and refinished. The metal buttplate shows finish loss and rub wear and light erosion around the edges. The checkering is sharp. Overall the stock is in Good+ condition.   

Type of Finish: Parkerized / Blued

Finish Originality: Original. 

Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9/10.

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 98% of its finish. The trigger group, bolt, and receiver all show light wear. The finish has turned slightly green with age. There is some minor finish loss on the wings of the front sight. The markings are clear and the screw heads are sharp to tool marked with serviceable slots. 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 comes with its attached canvas sling and a total of one 15rd magazine in Very Good condition.    

Our Assessment: The Winchester-produced M1 Carbines of WWII occupy a particularly desirable corner of U.S. martial collecting, and this example—bearing a mix of correct wartime parts and Augusta Arsenal markings—illustrates the long service life typical of carbines that remained in the federal inventory after 1945. Winchester was one of the original prime contractors, and their receivers, bolts, and barrel components exhibit machining traits distinct from the subcontractor network that fed the wartime program. This rifle’s configuration reflects a late- or post-war rebuild, with features such as the Type III barrel band with bayonet lug, rotary safety, and adjustable rear sight—modifications ordered as the U.S. Ordnance Department modernized existing carbines to standardized postwar patterns. Stocks marked “AAA” for Augusta Arsenal further confirm its arsenal-overhauled history.

The .30 Carbine cartridge, developed specifically for the M1 Carbine program, offered light recoil, intermediate-range effectiveness, and a compact fighting profile that made the weapon popular among paratroopers, officers, radiomen, engineers, and rear-echelon troops throughout WWII and Korea. This example’s bright 9/10 bore, clean mechanical operation, and strong Parkerized finish—now showing the slight green hue commonly seen on aged GI coatings—underscore that it has been well maintained since its rebuild. As a Winchester receiver paired with a mix of wartime and postwar components, it stands as a representative and attractive U.S. arsenal carbine, blending historical authenticity with practical shootability. Please see our photos and good luck on your bid! – L.S.