WWII Saginaw Gear S’G’ M1 Carbine .30cal Semi Auto Rifle U.S. MFD 1943 C&R
SOLD FOR: $1,549.00
LSB#: LSB251216DH191
Make: Saginaw S’G’. Saginaw Division
Model: M1 Carbine
Serial Number: 3223951
Year of Manufacture: Receiver between 4/1943-7/1943. The Underwood barrel date is 5-43.
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’ / 3223951”. The left side of the receiver is marked “B”.
The barrel is marked “UNDERWOOD / 5-43” with a flaming bomb. There is also a “P” about midlength.
The front sight is marked: “RIA” Rock Island
The barrel band is marked “JMQ” the lug is marked “EMQ”.
The slide is marked: “PI” and “7160091” Packard Inland.
The rear sight is marked “PI” for Packard Inland.
The magazine catch is marked “CCM”
The hammer is marked “HI” Hemphill MFG
The Trigger Housing is marked “INLAND”
The safety is marked “CM”
The upper handguard is marked “IO” Inland Overton
The inside of the sling well is marked “IO” Inland Overton, the grip is also marked with a faint “P”.
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 serrated windage knob.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is an oval cut, low wood, with four rivet handguard, type 3 band, rotary safety and metal checkered butt plate. The length of pull is 13.25″. The wood has been sanded and refinished. The wood shows scattered compressions, scratches, surface level lines and minor marks. The handguard is loose. There are no chips or cracks. The butt plate shows surface rust, and rub wear around the edges. Overall the stock set is in Good+ overall condition.
Type of Finish: Parkerized
Finish Originality: Original.
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is well defined. There is 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 has turned green with age and shows some thinning throughout with notable spots on the trigger guard, raceway, muzzle and front sight wings. The rear sight has not been installed all the way and is off to the right side. The sight will need to be installed the rest of the way. 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 Good condition.
Our Assessment: This M1 Carbine was produced by Saginaw Steering Gear under the “S’G’” marking between April and July of 1943. Saginaw Steering Gear, a division of General Motors, was one of the many American industrial firms that shifted to wartime arms production during World War II. Their carbines were produced at the Grand Rapids, Michigan plant and represent an important part of the massive wartime manufacturing effort that equipped U.S. and Allied forces.
The rifle is fitted with an Underwood Elliot Fisher barrel dated May 1943, which falls perfectly within the receiver’s production window. As commonly seen on many carbines that passed through postwar arsenal updates, this example includes several later improvements such as a rotary safety, updated magazine catch, and a replacement front sight. The rifle is stocked in an Inland Overton stock set produced by Overton Company for Inland Manufacturing Division. Combining a correct wartime receiver and barrel with typical postwar upgrades, this S’G’ carbine represents a classic example of the widely used and highly collectible WWII M1 Carbine platform. Please see our high quality photos via the link and best of luck with your bidding!!!-R.L.