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National Postal Meter (3-43)
Guns International #: 102678651 Seller's Inventory #: 50624A
Category: Military Rifles - M1 Carbine - Military Rifles - US
Seller's Information
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Seller: Jim's Classic Guns
Company: Jims Classic Guns
Member Since: 12/22/12
First Name: James
Last Name: Trometer
State: Kansas
Zip: 66210
Country: United States
Phone: (913) 961-4080
Fax:
Number of Active Listings: 30
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
*Guns that are shipped to an FFL must be inspected on the FFL's premises. Some guns per mutual agreement may be purchased AS IS.
Payment Types Accepted: MO, Cashiers Check, or Personal, Company Check
About Us: Returns may encounter a discretionary return fee, if necessary.
Description:
Sale Pending !!
This National Postal Meter was mfg abt March of 1943 w/a Bbl date of 6-43. I use "M-1 Carbine" - 2nd Edition by R. C.Larson, "M-1 Carbine Wartime prod" by Craig Riesch (7th Edition & "M -1 Carbine III" by J. C. Harrison for my reference info. I find these sources to be very accurate & reliable for my reference material.
This particular NPM is to me an outstanding example of the excellent production, quality control & ability of a supplier to the DOD to meet production dates w/the fewest of clitches of any of the of the other Carbine contractors. NPM made ony 4 of their own component parts & yet relied on subcontractors to supply the remaining parts.They set up a rigid Quality Control system for all of these subcontractors. It is my opinion & the author - R. C. Larson's that they manufactured one of the highest quality carbines.
This NPM Has all of the original type component parts (See the following inventory of
this Carbines parts). The gun metal is all a matching light olive tone w/minimal wear
areas. The Buttstock is the correct High Wood w/the Oval Sling Sloot (Marked - "Trimble/TN" & on the R -Side the correct cartouche w/the boxed "NPM/FJA". There are no cracks, dings or handling marks. It is abt 98%. The 2- hole handguard is perfect, it is unmarked (See R.C. Larson's book pg 541).(The sling,Mmagazine & oiler are for presentation only & not included).
This NPM to me is an NRA Excellent. It should appeal to the most zealous Carbine collector.
The following is an inventory of the component arts for this Carbine;
Receiver - T-1, Rear Sight -T-1 w/S/NA, Oper Slide Spg - T-1, Barrel - T-1 18 inch,
Mfg - T-1 Underwood(6-43) w/Flaming Bomb, Front Sight - T-1 w/"N", , Gas Piston Nut
T-1, Barrel Skirt - T1, Bolt - T2 w/"N9", Firing Pin - T1 w/"NN",Extract. - T3 w/"N", Ext Pl
unger - T3, Eject - T1, Trig Hsg - T1 w/"N9",Trigger - T2 w/"SN",Sear - T1 w/"LN", Hammer - T2 w/"NH", Hammer Spg - T2, Trig Hsg Pin - T1,Safety - T2 w/"IN", Mag Catch - T2A w/"MN", Safety Mag Catch Plngr. - T1,Oper Slide - T2 w/"N", Oper Slide
Stop - T2, Stock T1 w/"NPM/FJA" & Slig Well - W/"Trimble/TN",Handguard - T2 /"UM"
(Unmarked), Recoil Plate - T1 w/"LN", Recoil Plate Screw - T1, Barrel Band - T1A w/"UI", Butt Plate - NPM.
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes
Rifle Caliber: .30 Carbine
Manufacturer: National Postal Meter
Model: Carbine
Serial Number: 1495XXX
Barrel Length: 18 inch
Bore: Bright
Condition: Excellent
Metal Condition: Excellent
Wood Condition: Excellent
Bore Condition: Shiney w/Excellent Rifling
Action: Semi - Auto
Stock: Walnut
Butt Pad: Steel
LOP: 13 5/16
Sights: Rear - Flip w/S/NA;, Front T-1 Blade
Manufacture Date: 1943