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Lot #2598
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Lot 2599: Two U.S. National Postal Meter M1 Semi-Automatic Carbines

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: February 22, 2025

Lot 2599: Two U.S. National Postal Meter M1 Semi-Automatic Carbines

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: February 22, 2025

Estimated Price: $2,000 - $3,000
Price Realized:
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A) U.S. National Postal Meter M1 Carbine

Manufacturer: National Postal Meter
Model: M1-Carbine
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 30 Carbine
Barrel: 18 inch round
Finish: parkerized
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 512
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Bore Condition: Partially darkened with defined rifling.
Description:

Receiver manufactured as part of National Postal Meters second production block between September 1943 to November 1943 in the 1937520-1982519 serial number range. "9-43" dated Underwood barrel, "SA" marked type III barrel band, "RIA" front sight, "I.R.CO." rear sight, "SG" flat top bolt, flip safety, "CC" magazine catch, "W" trigger housing, "J" operating rod, "HI" four-rivet handguard, boxed "O.G" arsenal rebuild stamp on the left of the low wood stock with "J" marked sling inlet. Includes a green canvas web sling and oiler. Absent magazine.

Rating Definition:

Fine as arsenal refurbished, with much of the finish, and some areas of scattered light freckling. Stock is very good as sanded and re-oiled, with some light handling marks. Mechanically excellent.



B) U.S. National Postal Meter M1 Carbine

Manufacturer: National Postal Meter
Model: M1-Carbine
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 30 Carbine
Barrel: 18 inch round
Finish: parkerized
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 512
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Bore Condition: Mostly bright with defined rifling.
Description:

Receiver manufactured as part of National Postal Meters first production block between February 1943 to September 1943 in the 1450000-1549999 serial number range. "6-43" dated Underwood barrel, "J.M.Q." marked type III barrel band, unmarked front sight, "I.R.CO." rear sight, "A.I." flat top bolt, "W" recoil plate, flip safety, "WA" magazine catch, "Q-NL" trigger housing, Underwood operating rod, unmarked four-rivet handguard, low wood stock with "AG" and "AAF" arsenal rebuild stamps on the left wrist, "NOP-M-62" on the left of the buttstock, and "IO" marked sling inlet. Absent magazine.

Rating Definition:

Fine as arsenal refurbished, with much of the finish, and a few areas of scattered light freckling. Stock is very good as sanded and re-oiled, with some light handling marks. Mechanically excellent.



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