This is a rare late WWII production Winchester M1 Carbine that has the M "2" over stamped M "1" markings on the front receiver ring. The heel of the receiver has the standard "WINCHESTER/6591045" that has the correct M2 conversion parts along with the following Winchester marked parts trigger housing, hammer, round bolt, and a "W" marked Winchester barrel with the late model adjustable rear sight that is stamped with a "H" inside a shield on the side. It has a "C" marked type III barrel band with the bayonet lug, a "W" marked flip safety, and a "M" marked magazine release with the additional M2 catch on the end. It is fitted with a late four rivet handguard and a late production "W" marked M2 pot belly stock with the oval oiler slot and checkered steel buttplate. This lot includes a UTICA marked M4 bayonet, M8A1 green plastic scabbard, green canvas sling, canvas machine gun barrel cover and 35 additional M1/2 magazines that consist of 23 ea-15 round magazines; 6 ea-30 round magazines, and 6 ea-5 round magazines along with a commercial folding bipod that clamps on the barrel.

Very fine with 90% of the original parkerized finish overall with edge and high spot wear and finish loss on the body of the bolt. The stock and handguard are both very fine with nice proofs and only minor handling marks overall. NOTE: This item is restricted as a National Firearms Act (NFA), Fully Automatic Weapon that is currently registered with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco Firearms and Explosives (BATF&E) that has been classified as a “Curios or Relic” as defined in 27 CFR, 478.11. These weapons are still subject to the provisions of 18 U.S.C. Chapter 44 and 27 CFR part 478. Before bidding on this item, it is the sole responsibility and obligation of the bidder to understand and comply with all the State and Federal transfer laws and restrictions that apply in their current place of residence. From Harry Dozier Collection.