Guns International #: 103301053
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Category - Military Rifles - M1 Carbine - Military Rifles - US

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Military Rifles - M1 Carbine
Military Rifles - US

World War II U.S. NATIONAL POSTAL METER M1 Carbine C&R Light Rifle WWII WWII Carbine with “INLAND/GM 12-43” Barrel

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World War II U.S. NATIONAL POSTAL METER M1 Carbine C&R Light Rifle WWII    

WWII Carbine with “INLAND/GM 12-43” 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. These NPM M1 Carbines were made in three different blocks. 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.

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 overall condition is good. This example was refurbished. The stock is shows a lightly used appearance. The action is strong. Bright bore and serviceable rifling, with a seemingly dark ring about midway. The markings on the barrel are worn but remain legible. No oiler or sling included. “IR” marked sling well.

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.

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$2650

#256128

 

Antique: Yes

Price: $2,650.00
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