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Winchester M1 Carbine .30 Carbine Made 1944 w/Spare Paratrooper Stock, M4 Bayonet
Guns International #: 101896512 Seller's Inventory #: 22-9807
Category: Military Rifles - M1 Carbine - Military Rifles - US
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Seller: Shooter's Supply, LLC.
Member Since: 3/16/16
First Name: Patrick
Last Name: Brown
State: Tennessee
Zip: 37343
Country: United States
Phone: (423) 875-4868
Number of Active Listings: 26
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
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About Us: We are a small family owned business located in Hixson, Tennessee. Do you have firearms at home collecting dust? We have a lively consignment business. Our fee is 20% with a $50 minimum. Firearms are consigned for a an average period of 180 days but the length of period is negotiable. We also do handgun carry permit classes for the state of Tennessee. We have a nice indoor shooting range with reasonable rates. Please check us out at shooterssupply.
Description:
Designed to replace the M1911A1 as an issue weapon for second line and rear-area troops, the M1 carbine was designed with the goal of being lighter than the M1903 Springfield, M1 Garand, and M1A1 Thompson, while providing more firepower than the M1911A1. For all intents and purposes. This goal was reached, but at a price. The M1 Carbine utilized the .30 Carbine round which had been based on what many argue to be the worst cartridge ever devised, the .32 Winchester Self-Loading (32 WSL). That round had been designed for hunting but proved to be underpowered for deer and too large for varmint hunting. In basing the .30 Carbine on this round, Winchester produced a round that was adequate for the task required. At roughly 40,000 Psi, the round was effective out to, at most, 200 yards. On the positive side, the .30 carbine is in the same class as the 357 Magnum. Despite the original intentions behind the M1, the rifle went on to be issued many US Army personnel, even those serving on the frontlines. A folding stock version, the M1A1, was most famously used by the 82nd and 101st Airborne divisions during their campaigns which took them from Italy (82nd) to France, Belgium, and finally, into Germany. Despite occasional criticisms for lack of firepower past 200 yards, the M1 carbine was well-liked for its light weight and generous (at the time) magazine capacity of 15 rounds. The sights were easy to use, and the rifle would hit any target the rifleman aimed at out to at least 85 yards (from personal experience with my own M1) without having to adjust the rear sight to compensate for distance. The M1 shown above was built by Winchester between February of 1944 and November of 1944. At some point, the rifle went through a rebuild as the Dept. of Ordnance ordered all M1 Carbines to be fitted out with certain parts to replace older types whether it be for safety reasons or ease of use by the troops. As such, there are very few M1 carbines that have “matching parts”, especially when taking subcontractors into account. Also, it must be remembered, than when one manufacturer was short of their own parts, others would be transferred from another manufacturer with a surplus to keep production in full swing. While this may sound strange, it should be remembered the many manufacturers that produced the M1 Carbine were not in competition with each other, they all worked for the same customer, the U.S. Ordnance Dept. In discussing the parts, uscarbinecal30m1 is used as a reference for the most part to identify parts “types”. In addition to the receiver, the barrel, trigger housing (Type V), rear sight (milled, Type II), and flat-type bolt were manufactured by Winchester. The barrel band/bayonet lug (Type IV) were built by Quality Hardware (marked both “M.M.Q.” and “EM-Q”) as well as the slide (Type III, 3/16” arm joint, marked “DA-Q”). The hammer is stamped “H.I.” and was manufactured by Inland. The Type IV rotary safety is marked by a stylized double S and was therefore made by W.M. Steinen Co. The Type II magazine latch was produced by Underwood and is stamped with their characteristic “.U.”. The front sight (cast) was made by Rock Island Arsenal and hence, stamped “R.I.A.”. The firing pin appears to be stamped “V.B.” and was probably made by I.B.M. The stock is stamped “P-J” inside the sling well indicating it is a wartime replacement stock manufactured by Pedersen Brothers for Jewel Brothers. The bore is in fine condition and is very clear when a light is shown through it. The stock shows the usual wear for a rifle that is over almost 100 years old at this point. There do not appear to be any cracks. There is a small hole on the left side of the fore end. This is a through hole for installation of the pin which retains the barrel band spring to the stock. It was faster to make a through hole in the stock than a blind hole. It also allows the pin to pushed out from the other side in the event the stock needed to be refinished or a repair performed which required the removal of all non-wooden parts from the stock. The spare paratrooper stock is believed to be of Italian origin rather than American. The indicators it is not original are the lack of a stamped number on the inside surface of the butt plate, and the rivets in the side of the cheek pad which are rounded. Rivets used during the war had flat faces. The bayonet is a near perfect specimen of the M4 model. The leather grip identifies this one as being from the first production run of 1944-1945. It was manufactured by Imperial Knife Company and features the famous “starburst” staking on the pommel. The pommel itself was made by sub-contractor Standard Products Co. of Port Clinton, OH.
SOLD
Rifle Caliber: .30 Carbine
Manufacturer: Winchester Repeating Arms Co.
Model: M1 Carbine
Serial Number: 5771196
Bore: Rifled
Condition: Good to Excellent
Barrel Type: Standard
Action: Semi-auto, gas piston
Triggers: Standard M1 carbine
Stock: Walnut, pistol grip
Fore End: Walnut
Butt Pad: Metal plate
LOP: 13.0 inches (330mm)
Finish: Parkerized
Sights: Adjustable peep rear sight, blade front sight, current sight radius 21.75 inches (552.45 mm)
Manufacture Date: Feb-Nov '44
Extras: See description