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Lot 3651:Two U.S. M1 Semi-Automatic Carbines

December 3rd, 2010|Rock Island, IL

Lot 3651:Two U.S. M1 Semi-Automatic Carbines

December 3rd, 2010|Rock Island, IL

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$1,200 - $1,600

A) U.S. IBM M1 Carbine with Sling

Blade and adjustable peep sights, with an unmarked barrel, "JM" Type III band, round bolt, "EW" button safety, "CC/M" magazine catch and a stamped trigger guard. High wood stock with a 2-rivet handguard marked "S.G." in the oval sling cut, with a green canvas sling.

ConditionVery good as professionally refinished, with 95% of the matte black finish, showing light handling marks. The stock is fine, with pressure dents and a few scratches. Mechanically very good.

Details

ManufacturerIBM

ModelM1 Carbine

TypeCarbine

Serial number

ClassCurio & Relic Long Gun

Caliber / Gauge30 Carbine

Barrel18 inch round

Finishparkerized

Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL

Catalog page327

B) Rare "Un-Quality" Union Switch & Signal/ Quality Hardware M1 Carbine with Sling

Blade and 2-leaf flip sights, with import marked "43" dated Underwood barrel, "U" Type I band, flat bolt, button safety, "EP-Q" magazine catch and stamped guard. Low wood stock with a replacement handguard, "94D/ 94A" stamped in the oval cutout, and a green canvas sling.

ConditionVery good, with 70% of the original blue finish, showing a mixed patina with spotting overall. The stock is fair, with a replacement handguard, pressure dents and light handling marks. Mechanically excellent.