Winchester Repeating Arms M1 Carbine .30 Cal Semi Auto Rifle Late 1942 C&R
SOLD FOR: $ 1,100.00
LSB#: LSB250723CA009
Make: Winchester
Model: M1 Carbine
Serial Number: 1186001
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 / 1186001”
The top-front of the receiver is marked “U.S. CARBINE”, “CAL. .30 M1”.
The barrel is marked on the top 2.5” back from the front sight with “W” and 3.25” back with the faint “WP”. There also appears to be a “V” about an inch back from the front sight. The right side of the gas block is marked with an “S” and a flaming bomb.
The barrel flat is marked with a few faint illegible letters.
The barrel band is unmarked
The Bayonet Lug is unmarked
The front sight is unmarked
The rear sight is unmarked
The slide is unmarked
The Trigger group is marked “-U-” in the mag well and a flaming bomb on the trigger guard. This is an Underwood trigger group.
The magazine release is marked “CCM” a post war rebuild part
The hammer is marked “TH” Post War rebuild
The safety is marked “HT” a post war rebuild part.
The sear is unmarked
The lug is unmarked
The upper handguard is unmarked
The stock is marked with a “W” in the sling cut for Winchester. The grip is marked with a “P” acceptance stamp. The left flank of the stock is marked “FAT 69” with a star which stands for “Fabbrica d’Armi di Terni,” an Italian armory. This marking indicates that the carbine was refurbished or inspected by the Italian military, likely during the post-war period when the United States provided surplus weapons to its NATO allies, including Italy. The FAT marking suggests that this rifle was part of a group of M1 Carbines that were loaned to Italy under the Military Assistance Program (MAP) and later repatriated by the CMP.
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 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 back of the butt pad. The upper handguard was replaced at some point with this newer one. The stock shows compressions, lines, scratches and nicks throughout. The nose shows a chip, the right edge has a chip and the nose has crack leading back towards the locking spring. The butt plate has good checkering and rust around the edges. Overall the stock is in Fair+ to Good condition.
Type of Finish: Parkerized
Finish Originality: Refinished
Bore Condition: The bore is very bright and the rifling is defined. There is no visible erosion. There is some very minor pitting and lines from use in the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains 97% of its finish. The bolt and receiver show very little wear on the friction surfaces. The barrel shows minor rub wear from the barrel band. The top of the receiver has some pitting in front of the rear sight. The edges of the front sight wings show some finish loss. The screw heads are sharp and the markings are mostly clear. Overall this rifle is in 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 was produced in late 1942 during the early mass-production run of this lightweight U.S. service rifle. This example is fitted with an Underwood trigger group and carries a Winchester “W” marking in the sling cut of the stock, along with a “P” proof stamp on the grip, reflecting its original wartime manufacture and inspection process. As with other carbines of this period, it retains the compact 18″ barrel, detachable box magazine system, and simplified design that made the M1 Carbine a favored sidearm for support troops and paratroopers.
On the left side of the stock is the “FAT 69” marking with a star, identifying Fabbrica d’Armi di Terni, an Italian armory that serviced and inspected U.S. carbines provided after World War II. This stamp shows the rifle was part of the American Military Assistance Program, which supplied surplus weapons to NATO allies such as Italy, before eventually being repatriated through the Civilian Marksmanship Program. The Italian arsenal marking adds a clear layer of provenance to the carbine’s history, tying it both to its original Winchester manufacture and to its documented post-war service abroad. To better understand this M1 carbine please see our high quality photos Via the link and best of luck with your bidding!!!-R.L.
