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World War II U.S. NATIONAL POSTAL METER M1 Carbine C&R Light Rifle w/SLING SCARCE WWII Carbine w/BUFFALO ARMS Barrel
Guns International #: 103233858 Seller's Inventory #: 250460
Category: Military Rifles - M1 Carbine - Military Rifles - US
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Member Since: 11/3/16
State: Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
Phone: (314) 707-7373
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Description:
World War II U.S. NATIONAL POSTAL METER M1 Carbine C&R Light Rifle w/SLING
SCARCE WWII Carbine w/BUFFALO ARMS Barrel
Here we present a C&R National Postal Meter U.S. M1 Carbine Semi-Automatic Rifle, manufactured November 1943 to June 1944 in Rochester, New York. This .30 caliber semi-automatic rifle was first used by the United States Armed Forces on October 22, 1941. Of the 6,110,730 carbines made of all types built during the war, National Postal Meter manufactured 413,017, or about 6.8% of the total between 1943 and 1944. National Postal Meter M1 carbines are one of the scarcer contractor carbines made. This example is equipped with an Underwood barrel. Despite having similar name and appearance, the M1 Carbine is not a carbine version of the M1 Garand rifle. They are different firearms and use different ammunition.
Prior to World War II, U.S. Army Ordnance received many reports that the full-size M1 Garand was too heavy and cumbersome for most support troops, such as mortarmen and radiomen to carry. During prewar and early war field exercises, it was found that the M1 Garand impeded these soldiers' mobility, as a slung rifle would frequently catch on brush, bang the helmet and tilt it over the eyes. Many soldiers found the rifle slid off the shoulder unless slung diagonally across the back, where it prevented the wearing of standard field packs and haversacks. Additionally, Germany's use of glider-borne and paratroop forces to launch surprise ‘blitzkrieg’ attacks behind the front lines generated a request for a new compact infantry weapon to equip support troops. This request called for a compact, lightweight defensive weapon with greater range, accuracy and firepower than handguns, while weighing half as much as the Thompson submachine gun or the M1 rifle. The U.S. Army decided that a carbine would adequately fulfill these requirements and specified that the new arm should weigh no more than five pounds and have an effective range of 300 yards. Paratroopers were also added to the list of intended users and a folding-stock version would also be developed.
The receiver was manufactured as part of National Postal Meter’s third and final production block between November 1943 to June 1944 in the 4075010-4432099 serial number range. It has a Buffalo Arms “12-43” dated barrel, “KI” marked type III barrel band, “N” front sight, “I.R.CO.” adjustable rear sight, “IO” flat top parkerized bolt, flip safety, “EI” magazine catch, Inland trigger housing, “HI” hammer, “S” operating rod, “RSG” two-rivet handguard, replacement M2 low wood stock with crossed cannons cartouche stamp on the right and “HI” marked sling inlet.
The overall condition is good. This example is arsenal refurbished. Mirror bright bore with serviceable rifling. Strong action. Parkerized. The stock shows average use and is re-varnished. No oiler included. Clear markings. Crossed cannons proof on the right buttstock. Magazine absent.
Own the original! This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.
Barrel is 18 inches.
Caliber: .30 Carbine
Overall condition as seen in photos.
Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING. Will need to be sent to your local FFL or C&R licensee. This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.
Guaranteed AUTHENTIC & Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY.
ancestryguns
$2650
#250460
Price: $2,650.00
Curio/Relic: Yes