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Lot #1875
Lot #1877

Lot 1876: Two U.S. M1 Carbines

Two U.S. M1 Carbines

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 10, 2011

Lot 1876: Two U.S. M1 Carbines

Two U.S. M1 Carbines

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 10, 2011

Estimated Price: $1,300 - $1,900
Price Realized:
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A) U.S. Underwood M1 Semi-Automatic Carbine with Sling

Manufacturer: Underwood
Model: M1 Carbine
Type: Carbine
Gauge: 30 Carbine
Barrel: 18 inch round
Finish: parkerized
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2022
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 163
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Blade front and two leaf rear sights, with a Type I barrel band, "3-43" dated Underwood barrel, flat bolt, button safety and "U" magazine catch. High wood stock, with 2-rivet hand guard, faint "UEF/ GHD" cartouche, oval oiler cut, "PU" in the sling cut and a green canvas sling.

Rating Definition:

Very fine, with 80% of the finish, showing areas of brown patina, scattered handling marks, and a patch of gray and brown on the bolt. The rear sight has been mounted backwards, with the 2nd leaf cut down to form an open notch. Stock is very fine with an overcoat of protective varnish. "S.S." marked on the buttstock, and overall dings. Mechanically excellent.



B) U.S. National Postal Meter M1 Semi-Automatic Carbine with Sling

Manufacturer: National Postal Meter
Model: M1-Carbine
Type: Carbine
Gauge: 30 Carbine
Barrel: 18 inch round
Finish: parkerized
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2022
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 163
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Blade front and 2-leaf rear sights, with a "7-43" dated Underwood barrel, Type I barrel band, flat top bolt, milled trigger guard, button safety and "MN" marked magazine catch. High wood stock, with 2-rivet hand guard, oval oiler cutout, "TRIMBLE/ TN" in the sling cut, "NPM/ FJA" and Ordnance cartouches on the right side, tan canvas sling and checkered buttplate.

Rating Definition:

Very good, with 30% of the original parkerized finish, showing areas of brown patina, edge wear and mild handling marks. Stock is heavily sanded and re-oiled, with a few small cracks and scattered pressure dents. Mechanically excellent.



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