
Winchester Repeating Arms M1 Carbine .30 Cal Low Serial Rifle 1943 C&R
SOLD FOR: $1,375.00
LSB#: WY240715TK006
Make: Winchester
Model: M1 Carbine
Serial Number: 1259848
Year of Manufacture: Mid 1943
Caliber: .30 Carbine
Action Type: Semi Automatic rifle fed by Detachable Magazines.
Markings:
The top-rear of the receiver is marked “WINCHESTER TRADEMARK / 1259848”
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 “PW” Mandatory Winchester firing proof about 6.5” back from the front sight. 3.5” 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 “I”.
The barrel band is marked with an “AI” for AUTOYRE-INLAND
The front sight is “SI” for Inland Division.
The rear sight is marked “PI” for Packard Inland.
The magazine release button is marked “MWA”
The hammer is marked “WMB” for IBM
The bottom of the trigger guard is marked “B”. The trigger group has been refinished so the W for Winchester has been coated over.
The Safety is marked with the “SS” in the circle.
The slide is marked “SG”. for Saginaw Gear
The magazine is marked “U” magazine.
The stock is marked with a “P” acceptance stamp and “D” on the bottom of the pommel. Also “HI” in the sling cut for Hillerich & Bradsby CO. AKA the Louisville Slugger baseball bat manufacturer originally produced for Inland Division.
The lug is unmarked.
The upper handguard is marked “IO” for Inland Overton.
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 that has been painted yellow. The rear sight is the later style sliding aperture sight with a serrated 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 LOP is 13.25” from the front of the trigger to the rear of the buttplate.
The stock has been sanded and refinished. The left side of the stock shows some rub wear from the sling. The rest of the stock shows only minimal lines and compressions. The metal buttplate retains most of its finish and has semi-sharp checkering. The upper handguard shows only a few very small marks. Overall the wood is in about Very Good condition for refinished as C&R considering the age.
Type of Finish: Parkerized
Finish Originality: Refinished
Bore Condition: The bore is bright with visible rifling. There is minor visible erosion on the lands present in the bore with lines in the grooves from use. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 8/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 98% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows some minor lines from being assembled and disassembled. The muzzle shows some minor finish loss, as do the friction surfaces of the bolt, receiver and slide. The screw heads are sharp and the markings are mostly visible after the refinish. Overall this rifle is in Very Good condition as refinished for C&R.
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 Like New condition and a tan canvas JT&L 1942 sling in excellent condition.
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. To better understand this M1 carbine please see our high quality photos Via the link and best of luck with your bidding!!!-R.L.
