WWII Saginaw Gear S’G’ M1 Carbine .30cal Semi Auto Rifle U.S. MFD 1943 C&R
SOLD FOR: $1,591.66
LSB#: LSB251216DH186
Make: Saginaw S’G’. Saginaw Division
Model: M1 Carbine
Serial Number: 1840475
Year of Manufacture: Receiver between 7/1943-9/1943. The Buffalo Arms barrel date is 8-1943.
Caliber: .30 Carbine
Action Type: Semi Auto, fed by Detachable Magazines.
Markings:
The top of the receiver is marked “U.S. CARBINE / CAL. 30 M1” and “SAGINAW S’G’ / 1840475”.
The barrel is marked “BUFFALO ARMS 8-1943” with a flaming bomb. There is also a “P” about mid length, a small ordnance wheel on the flat and a flaming bomb on the gas block.
The front sight is marked: “4” there are no other markings. Saginaw did mark their sights with numbers from 2-7 on the left side. This leads me to believe this is a Saginaw sight.
The barrel band is unmarked
The slide is marked “S’G'” Saginaw Gear and has a flaming bomb on the side.
The bolt is marked “S’G'” Saginaw Gear
The rear sight is marked “I.R.CO. 7160060”-for International Register CO.
The trigger housing is marked “S’G'” Saginaw Gear
The magazine catch is marked “IP-W” Wadsworth Watch Case CO. for Saginaw Gear
The hammer is marked “S’G'” Saginaw Gear
The safety is unmarked
The sear is marked “SW-SG” Saginaw Gear
The upper handguard is marked “SG” Saginaw Gear
The inside of the sling well is marked “Q-RMC” Rock-Ola Music CO. for Quality Hardware. There is a faint “P” on the grip.
The recoil lug is marked “SG” Saginaw Gear
The butt plate is marked “PM-S’G'” Pross MFG Co. for Saginaw Gear
The magazine is marked “IS”
Barrel Length: 18″
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a fixed blade set between protective ears. The rear sight is the later sliding aperture rear sight with a knurled windage knob.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is an oval cut, low wood, with two rivet hand guard, type 3 barrel band with bayonet lug, cross bolt safety and metal checkered butt plate. The length of pull is 13.25″. The wood has been sanded and refinished. The inside of the stock has a crack in the wall just in front of the magazine well cut. This crack is not visible from the outside. The wood shows scattered compressions, scratches, surface level lines and minor marks. There is a notable chip at the rear of the spring cut. The cut around the slide has been sanded down to create a new profile. The butt plate shows surface rust, finish loss, pitting and rub wear around the edges. The wood has been sanded away on the left side of the receiver. Overall the stock set is in Fair+-Good overall condition.
Type of Finish: Parkerized
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is defined. There is very light pitting/erosion throughout the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 8.75/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 90% of its metal finish. The friction surfaces of the bolt and receiver show rub wear. The finish shows some thinning throughout with notable spots on the raceway, muzzle and front sight wings. The barrel band has turned a plum hue and shows rub marks. There is some very faint surface rust freckling forming on the bolt. The markings are mostly clear and the screw heads are sharp. 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: The rifle includes a green canvas sling, oiler, and 15 round magazine in about Good condition showing some surface rust freckling in the bluing.
Our Assessment: This Saginaw Steering Gear Division “S’G’” marked U.S. M1 Carbine was manufactured at the Grand Rapids plant between July and September 1943, and is fitted with a Buffalo Arms barrel dated August 1943. It falls within the early S’G’ production period following Saginaw’s takeover of the Irwin-Pedersen contract, when carbines commonly exhibited a mix of S’G’ and subcontractor components as production stabilized. The configuration aligns with wartime practices, with Buffalo Arms serving as a correct barrel supplier for this timeframe.
The carbine retains strong parts consistency, with the majority of components marked SG, S’G’, or attributed to known Saginaw subcontractors, supporting overall correctness for a mid-1943 example. It is housed in a Q-RMC marked stock produced by Rock-Ola for Quality Hardware, a cross-contractor component commonly encountered due to wartime interchangeability. Overall, it represents a well-aligned S’G’ carbine with a high degree of manufacturer-appropriate parts and a proper barrel for the production window. Please see our high quality photos via the link and best of luck with your bidding!!!-R.L.