Winchester Repeating Arms M1 Carbine .30 Cal Semi Auto Rifle MFD 1943 C&R
SOLD FOR: $1,686.00
LSB#: LSB251216DH194
Make: Winchester
Model: M1 Carbine, with a removable spring tube.
Serial Number: 1171992
Year of Manufacture: 1943
Caliber: .30 Carbine
Action Type: Semi Automatic rifle fed by Detachable Magazines.
Markings:
The top-rear of the receiver is marked “WINCHESTER TRADEMARK / 1171992”
The top-front of the receiver is marked “U.S. CARBINE”, “CAL. .30 M1”.
The barrel is marked on the top 3.25” back from the front sight with “W” and 6” back with the faint “WP”. The right side of the gas block is marked with a flaming bomb.
The barrel band is unmarked
The front sight is marked “N”
The rear sight is marked “S”
The slide is marked “PI” and “C” for Packard Inland
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 “M” and “HI” H&R Machine Co.
The hammer is marked “KR2″ Kal Machine Co.
The sear is marked “-U-” Underwood.
The lug is marked “W” Winchester
The upper handguard is unmarked
The stock is marked: “TRIMBLE TN”, there is a “P” in a square and an “A” on the pommel. The right flank is marked “RRA-C” for Red River Arsenal indicating a possible arsenal rebuild or inspection. The right side of the stock also has a very faint ordnance wheel and what appears to be the “NPM FJA” stock stamp for National Postal Meter.
The butt plate is marked “PM-IP” Pross MFG. Co. for Irwin Pedersen.
The magazine is marked “BW”
Barrel Length: 18”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a fixed blade set between protective ears. The rear sight is an early L type dual aperture sight dove tallied to the receiver.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock on this rifle is an “I” cut, low wood stock with a two rivet handguard, a type 1 barrel band, 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 sanded and refinished. The wood shows scattered compressions and lines as well as small chips missing from the edges of the wood. There is a small crack forming from the lug. There are a few scratches, most notably the one on the left flank in front of the sling cut. The butt plate shows rub wear around the edges and well defined checkering. Overall the stock set is in about Good condition.
Type of Finish: Parkerized
Finish Originality: Original
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 grooves of the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains 95% of its finish. The bolt and receiver show very little wear on the friction surfaces. The barrel shows a minor rub mark from the barrel band. The muzzle and front sight wings show finish loss. The barrel has some small scattered marks. The finish has turned green with age and shows some brown discoloration spots mainly on the receiver. The screw heads are sharp and the markings are mostly clear. Overall this rifle is in 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 a sling and oiler. The rifle also includes a 15 round magazine. The magazine shows some surface rust freckling and surface rust in the edges. The magazine is in about Good condition.
Our Assessment: This M1 Carbine was manufactured by Winchester Repeating Arms in 1943 and retains what appears to be its original Winchester barrel. Carbines from this period reflect peak wartime production, and Winchester was one of the original prime contractors producing complete rifles in-house. This example features the early removable spring tube configuration, a less common and more desirable feature among collectors as it was soon replaced during production.
The rifle is fitted in a Trimble, Tennessee stock produced by Trimble Nursery and Furniture Company, bearing an “FJA” cartouche for Frank J. Atwood, typically associated with National Postal Meter carbines. The stock also shows a Red River Army Depot stamp, indicating postwar arsenal inspection or refurbishment. This combination of an early Winchester-produced rifle with a desirable feature set and postwar service markings makes for a solid and interesting example of a WWII M1 Carbine. To better understand this M1 carbine please see our high quality photos Via the link and best of luck with your bidding!!!-R.L.