WWII Winchester M1 Carbine with M1A1 Paratrooper Stock .30cal Rifle

SOLD FOR: $1985

WOA#: WY230219DA001

Make: Winchester

Model:  U.S. M1 Carbine with M1A1 Paratrooper Stock

Serial Number: 7244548

Year of Manufacture: 1945

Caliber: .30 Cal Carbine

Action Type: Semi-Automatic

Markings: The chamber is marked, “U.S. Carbine CAL .30 M”(The 1 in M1 has been worn away).  The rear top of the receiver is marked, “WINCHESTER 7244578”.  The right side of the barrel is marked, “AI”.  The Cast buttplate is stamped, “IN”.

Barrel Length: 18”

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a fixed blade sight with protective wings and the rear sight is a late issue adjustable aperture.

Stock Configuration & Condition:  The wood stock includes the foregrip and an integrated pistol grip with a wire-frame folding buttstock.  The buttstock has a cheek pad made of metal with a thin piece of leather over it and a swiveling spring-loaded metal buttplate with a checkered pattern.  The barrel has the late-war bayonet lug. The stock rates in about Fine Plus overall condition.  The cheek piece rivets are stainless.  There are some scratches and compression marks but the stock remains relatively clean and free of any chips or cracks.  The stock is a Post War production.  Has cleaning kit with the buttstock.

Magazine Quantity & Condition: One 15rd G-Q (Quality Hardware) magazine in Very Good Condition.

Type of Finish:  Parkerized

Finish Originality: Refurbished with post war reproduction stock

Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no visible erosion in the bore.

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 95% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows light wear from use on the receiver and charging handle.  The remaining screw heads are sharp and pins are unmarred. Springs and threads are still serviceable. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good Plus condition. Please see photos for a better understanding of this rifle’s 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: Total of one magazine

Our Assessment: Air superiority was immensely important during World War II, which meant that arming the men who jumped out of planes was a top priority for militaries at the time. In May 1942, the US military adopted the M1A1 Carbine, which is functionally the same as the M1 Carbine, except for the wire-frame side folding stock. The folding wire-frame stock allowed paratroopers to contain the M1A1 in a convenient leg bag, and these carbines weighed 5lbs, half of what the M1 Garands, which were the other firearms issued to paratroopers, weighed. Only the Inland Division of General Motors produced these light and compact firearms, making over 140,000 units for the war effort. These carbines saw action through WWII, Korean War, and Vietnam War years. This example of M1 carbine is an original Winchester M1 receiver dated for 1945 refurbished with a Post War production M1A1 paratrooper stock.  Please see specs below and good luck on your bid!