Winchester Repeating Arms M1 Carbine .30 Cal Semi Auto Rifle Early 1945 C&R
SOLD FOR: $1,525.00
LSB#: LSB250608WJ015
Make: Winchester
Model: M1 Carbine
Serial Number: 6495274
Year of Manufacture: December 1944-June 1945, Barrel 6-1952
Caliber: .30 Carbine
Action Type: Semi Automatic rifle fed by Detachable Magazines.
Markings:
The top-rear of the receiver is marked “WINCHESTER TRADEMARK / 6495274”
The top-front of the receiver is marked “U.S. CARBINE”, “CAL. .30 M1”.
The barrel is marked “S A 6 52”
The barrel flat is marked with a “P” and a small ordnance wheel.
The barrel band is marked “AMCO” post war replacement part.
The front sight is marked “SA” Springfield Armory a post war rebuild part
The rear sight is marked Shield “H”-Hemphill MFG. Co.
The slide: “7160091 S” and “PI” on the inside. For Packard Inland.
The Trigger group is marked “S’G’” for Saginaw Gear
The magazine release is marked “EP B” an IBM part
The hammer is marked “H.I.” for Hemphill MFG CO.
The safety is marked “EPB” an IBM part
The sear is marked “SW-SG” Star Watch and Case Co. for Saginaw Gear
The lug is marked “W” for Winchester
The upper handguard is marked “W” Winchester
The oiler is marked “IS” for International Silver CO.
The sling cut is unmarked, The right flank has an ordnance wheel and “109” in yellow paint. There is also an illegible stamp on the belly in ink.
Barrel Length: 18”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a fixed blade set between protective ears. The rear sight is a 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 cross bolt safety. The LOP is 13.25” from the front of the trigger to the back of the butt plate. The wood has been lightly sanded and refinished. The wood shows scattered lines, compressions, and rub marks. There are no visible cracks and no notable chips. The butt plate has been refinished, has sharp checkering and rub wear around the edges. Overall the wood is in Good+ to Very Good condition.
Type of Finish: Parkerized/Blued
Finish Originality: Refinished
Bore Condition: The bore is very bright and the rifling is defined. There is no visible erosion or pitting in the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9.5/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains 98% of its finish. The receiver shows very little wear on the friction surfaces while the bolt shows the majority of the finish loss. The barrel shows very minor rub wear from the barrel band. The screw heads are sharp and the markings are clear with the exception of the stamp. Overall this rifle is in Very Good to 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 a sling and oiler.
Our Assessment: This Winchester M1 Carbine from late 1944 early 1945 represents one of the later production runs from Winchester before carbine contracts ended with the close of World War II. By that time, the carbine was being produced in its most mature wartime configuration, with features like the type III barrel band that included a bayonet lug and the upgraded sliding rear sight with a knurled knob for finer windage and elevation adjustments. The replacement Springfield Armory barrel dated June 1952, along with the replacement front sight, indicates this rifle went through a postwar rebuild program, likely during the Korean War era when carbines were overhauled and standardized for extended service. These arsenal rebuilds were common, and they ensured older carbines remained functional and combat-ready.
Winchester was one of the original developers of the M1 Carbine, working closely with Inland in the early design stages before production began in 1942. Over the course of the war, Winchester produced around 828,000 carbines, making them one of the larger contributors to the program but still well behind Inland’s numbers. Winchester carbines are well-regarded by collectors because of their status as a prime contractor and their wartime innovations, such as unique machining differences and markings. A late-production Winchester that was later rebuilt with a Springfield barrel tells the story of the carbine’s long service life, bridging its WWII origins and Cold War reissue, reflecting both Winchester’s manufacturing legacy and the U.S. military’s reliance on the M1 Carbine through multiple conflicts. To better understand this M1 carbine please see our high quality photos Via the link and best of luck with your bidding!!!-R.L.
