Winchester Repeating Arms M1 Carbine .30 Cal 18” Semi-auto Rifle 1944 C&R
SOLD FOR: $1,625.00
LSB#: LSB260120RS040
Make: Winchester
Model: M1 Carbine
Serial Number: 5746530
Year of Manufacture: Mid 1944, Barrel date 7-44
Caliber: .30 Carbine
Action Type: Semi Automatic rifle fed by Detachable Magazines.
Markings:
The top-rear of the receiver is marked “WINCHESTER TRADEMARK / 5746530”
The top-front of the receiver is marked “U.S. CARBINE”, “CAL .30 M1”.
The barrel is marked “UNDERWOOD 7-44” with the flaming bomb. There is also a “P” about 3” back from the front sight.
The barrel band is marked “AI” Autoyre Inland.
The front sight is stamped with a “P” a post war rebuild part.
The rear sight is unmarked
The bolt is marked “UN” Union Switch and Signal for National Postal Meter.
The slide is marked “-U-” for Underwood.
The Trigger group is marked “Rock-OLA”
The magazine release button is marked “MWA”
The left side of the hammer is marked “TH” but only the top of the T and upper left corner of the H is visible.
The Rotary safety is marked “SS” a post war rebuild part.
The stock is marked “W” Winchester in the sling cut. There is a circle “P” acceptance stamp on the pommel and a small ordnance wheel on the right flank.
The lug is marked “W” Winchester
The upper handguard is unmarked
The magazines are Marked “KSG” and “M2”.
Barrel Length: 18”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a fixed blade set between protective ears. The rear sight is the early style dual aperture “L” type flip sight 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 LOP is 13.25” from the front of the trigger to the back of the butt plate. The wood shows lines, scratches and compressions scattered throughout. The oval cut, butt cut and pommel show chips in the edges mainly from saw chatter. The metal butt plate has semi sharp checkering, has lost most of its finish and shows rub wear in the edges. The upper handguard shows only minor wear. Overall the stock is in about Good+ condition.
Type of Finish: Parkerized and blued.
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is defined. The lands of the bore show wear. There is no pitting. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains 97% of its finish. The friction surfaces of the bolt and receiver show rub wear. The finish shows thinning throughout from age. The muzzle shows finish loss. The finish has turned green from age. The action is smooth. The markings are mostly clear. The screw heads are sharp. Overall this rifle is in about Good+-Very Good condition.
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 one 15 round magazine in Good+ condition showing minor finish loss and some surface rust freckling. Also includes one 30 round magazine in Very Good condition.
Our Assessment: This Winchester U.S. M1 Carbine was manufactured in mid-1944 and is fitted with an Underwood barrel dated July 1944. The rifle reflects typical late-war assembly and rebuild characteristics, incorporating a mix of components from multiple prime contractors and their subcontractors. Winchester, one of the original and most prolific carbine producers, manufactured complete rifles as well as major components including receivers and stocks, while Underwood Elliott-Fisher Co., originally a typewriter manufacturer, was a major supplier of barrels and complete carbines during the war.
This example features a Rock-Ola trigger group, a less common bolt produced by Union Switch & Signal, and an Underwood replacement slide, all paired with a Winchester stock. Rock-Ola, best known for jukebox production, was one of the smaller prime contractors, while Union Switch & Signal, primarily a railroad signaling equipment manufacturer, produced a limited number of carbine components including bolts, making them less frequently encountered. The presence of this mix of parts is entirely typical of U.S. military service carbines, as rifles were routinely rebuilt, repaired, and updated using available components regardless of original manufacturer. Overall, this carbine represents a correct and representative example of a mid-to-late war Winchester with a diverse but historically appropriate combination of parts. To better understand this M1 carbine please see our high quality photos via the link and best of luck with your bidding!!!-R.L.