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![]() Winchester ~ M1 Carbine ~ .30 Carbine Guns International #: 103563786 Seller's Inventory #: 4887081 Category: Winchester Rifles - Military - Military Rifles - M1 Carbine Seller's Information When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com Seller: Cabelas La Vista Company: Bass Pro - Cabelas Member Since: 3/19/07 State: Nebraska Zip: 68138 Country: United States Phone: (402) 861-4800 Fax: Platinum Seller Seller: FFL Dealer Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. Free shipping to any Bass Pro/Cabela’s US stores. $25 shipping fee to any Third Party FFL dealer Payment Types Accepted: About Us: When calling ask for the Gun Library Click to Visit Cabela's Bass Pro Used Guns website - Fill in the Sellers Inventory # in the Pre-Owned Gun search and check out immediately. Description: Winchester M1 Carbine .30 Carbine The M1 Carbine, a marvel of American ingenuity, emerged from the urgent demands of World War II, forever changing the landscape of military firearms. Born from a critical need for a weapon lighter than the standard M1 Garand yet more potent than the pistols and submachine guns of the era, the M1 Carbine was a game-changer. It was the brainchild of a design competition won by a team led by the ingenious David "Carbine" Williams of Winchester Repeating Arms Company. Chambered for the new, efficient .30 Carbine round, it struck a perfect balance between power and portability. The M1 Carbine was a paragon of versatility and ease. Its lightweight design made it a favorite among airborne troops, officers, and support units — anyone for whom agility was paramount. The Carbine's detachable magazine, a novel feature at the time, allowed for swift reloading, enhancing its utility in the fast-paced combat of World War II. With effective range and firepower, it adeptly filled the gap between sidearms and the more cumbersome service rifles. Post-war, the M1 Carbine's legacy blossomed beyond military use, finding favor with civilians for hunting, self-defense, and sport shooting, bolstered by the surplus rifles flooding the market. Today, it stands not just as a piece of military history, but as a testament to innovative wartime engineering. Collectors and history buffs treasure the M1 Carbine for its significant role in shaping modern warfare, making it a revered icon in the pantheon of American firearms. This example was a South Korean rifle imported by Blue Sky Imports. Left side of the barrel has the import marking. The barrel is a Winchester barrel. It comes with one magazine and appears to be in good condition. .30 Carbine SOLD Curio/Relic: Yes Metal Condition: good Wood Condition: good Bore Condition: bright Barrels: 18" barrel Stock Dimensions: 13.5 Fore End: smooth wood Butt Pad: metal Weight: 5 lb - 6 oz Sights: factory sights Item Location: La Vista, NE |