Winchester Repeating Arms M1 Carbine .30 Cal Low Serial Rifle 1942 C&R
SOLD FOR: $1,085.00
LSB#: WY240723KM016
Make: Winchester
Model: M1 Carbine
Serial Number: 1035066
Year of Manufacture: Late 1942
Caliber: .30 Carbine
Action Type: Semi Automatic rifle fed by Detachable Magazines.
Markings:
The top-rear of the receiver is marked “WINCHESTER TRADEMARK / 1035066”
The top-front of the receiver is marked “U.S. CARBINE”, “CAL .30 M1”. The flat has a Firing proof punch.
The barrel is marked with a faint “PW” Mandatory Winchester firing proof about 5.5” back from the front sight. 1” back is stamped “W”. The right side of the gas block is stamped with a Flaming bomb ordnance inspection mark. The barrel flat is marked “D”.
The barrel band is unmarked.
The front sight is unmarked.
The rear sight is triple stamped with Shield “H”-Hemphill MFG. Co.
The slide is marked “7160091”.- a Winchester Slide.
The trigger group is marked “N” for National Postal Meter with a batch number on the left side of “9”.
The magazine release button is marked “M” and “HI” For H&R Machine Co.
The hammer is marked with a faint “H” for National Postal Meter.
The Safety is unmarked
The sear is marked “RI”- Inland Division.
The magazine is marked “AI” for Autoyre Inland
The stock has no visible markings in the sling cut. There is a faint stamp on the left side of the grip that appears to be a “-U-” mark. The right side flank in front of the oval cut shows an Ordnance wheel and “W.R.A. G.H.D.” for Winchester Repeating Arms, and Guy H. Drewry of the Hartford Ordnance district. The inside right hand side above where the trigger group would be is stamped with a “Z”.
The lug is marked “W” for Winchester.
The upper handguard is marked “W” for Winchester.
The oiler is marked “IS” for International Silver CO.
Barrel Length: 18”
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 two rivet handguard, a type one barrel band, and a cross bolt safety. The LOP is 13.25” from the front of the trigger to the rear of the buttplate. The stock has been lightly sanded and refinished. The stock as a result shows minimal lines, compressions and scratches. There is a large chip missing from the sling cut. The nose shows dents and chips. There are no visible cracks in the stock. The metal buttplate has lost its finish, has semi dulled checkering and shows pitting and patina.
The upper handguard shows similar wear to the stock with a small chip out of the right side sighting groove edge. Overall the wood is in about Very Good condition for refinished as C&R considering the age.
Type of Finish: Parkerized
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright with visible rifling. There is no visible erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 8/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 50% of its metal finish. The rifle has not been refinished however it appears that most of the finish has been removed or has worn away. There is evidence of wear on the friction surfaces of the bolt and receiver. The barrel still has some of the original finish. That being said, the rifle is very clean. The screw heads have strong slots, the markings range from very faint like the PW mark on the barrel to Very clear. Overall this rifle is in Very Good to Very Good + condition. Especially for a 1942 produced gun.
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 overall condition. The magazine is dirty, but it has a strong spring and good feed lips. The rifle also includes a green canvas sling and oiler.
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 has a very low serial number, and almost all correct for Winchester parts, including a Winchester made stock and upper handguard. The stock still has the Ordnance wheel and the Guy H. Drewry stamp visible on the side. This carbine also includes something I have never seen before, a triple stamped sight from Hemphill. To better understand this M1 carbine please see our high quality photos Via the link and best of luck with your bidding!!!-R.L.
