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1942-43 mfg. WORLD WAR II Era U.S. WINCHESTER M1 Carbine Light Rifle WWII Compact, Lightweight Defensive SUPPORT TROOP Rifle
Guns International #: 103257262 Seller's Inventory #: 250700
Category: Winchester Rifles - Military - 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
International Phone: 314-707-7373
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Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
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Description:
1942-43 mfg. WORLD WAR II Era U.S. WINCHESTER M1 Carbine Light Rifle WWII
Compact, Lightweight Defensive SUPPORT TROOP Rifle
Here we present a C&R Winchester U.S. M1 Carbine Semi-Automatic Rifle, manufactured circa 1942-43 by the Winchester Repeating Arms Company of New Haven, Connecticut. 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, Winchester manufactured 828,059, or 13.5% of the total between 1942 and 1944.
Before World War II, U.S. Army Ordnance noted that the full-size M1 Garand was too heavy and cumbersome for support troops like mortarmen and radiomen, hindering mobility during exercises as it caught on brush or slid off the shoulder. Germany’s use of glider-borne and paratroop forces prompted a demand for a compact, lightweight infantry weapon with greater range and accuracy than handguns, weighing half as much as the Thompson or M1 rifle. The Army decided on a carbine, targeting a weight under five pounds and an effective range of 300 yards, with a folding-stock version for paratroopers.
This example was manufactured as part of the first production block from Winchester between October 1942 to December 1943 in the 1000000-1349999 serial number range.
The overall condition is very good. This example has been refinished. “W” marked barrel. The action is strong. The stock shows average use and is re-varnished. The buttplate is slightly separated from the stock. Legible markings. The bore is bright with strong rifling.
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.
$2650
#250700
Price: $2,650.00
Curio/Relic: Yes