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Lot 1593: Underwood M1/M2 Carbine Machine gun 30 Carbine

Desirable World War II Underwood Manufactured M1 Carbine Converted to a Fully Automatic Class III/NFA M2 Type Machine Gun

Auction Date: April 24, 2015

Lot 1593: Underwood M1/M2 Carbine Machine gun 30 Carbine

Desirable World War II Underwood Manufactured M1 Carbine Converted to a Fully Automatic Class III/NFA M2 Type Machine Gun

Auction Date: April 24, 2015

Estimated Price: $4,500 - $7,000
Price Realized:

Desirable World War II Underwood Manufactured M1 Carbine Converted to a Fully Automatic Class III/NFA M2 Type Machine Gun

Manufacturer: Underwood
Model: M1/M2 Carbine
Type: Machine gun
Gauge: 30 Carbine
Barrel: 18 inch round
Finish: parkerized
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 3149
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 225
Class: Class III
Description:

This is a very nice example of a late WWII Underwood manufacture M1 carbine that has been converted to a fully automatic "M2" carbine using the some original and commercial M2 components. The rear receiver ring is marked: "UNDERWOOD/6135620" with the front ring marked "U.S. CARBINE/CAL .30 M1". It is currently fitted with an WWII Winchester marked replacement barrel stamped on top with a: "W/circled WP proof". It has a mix of early and late GI parts and is currently fitted with a late production round bolt, type three barrel band, flip safety and the late style adjustable rear sight. It has a commercial replacement M1A1 folding paratrooper stock and two rivet handguard. This desirable carbine is complete with an original M4 carbine bayonet and scabbard, 5 each, 30 round magazines, 3 each, 20 round magazines, a green canvas sling and green canvas magazine pouch.

Rating Definition:

Very fine as arsenal refurbished/converted with 98% of the parkerized finish overall with edge and high spot wear showing light firing and use. The stock is in very good condition with signs of sanding and some alteration on the left side cutout. The magazine are all in excellent condition with 95% of their blue finish and the bayonet is in good condition with only 20% of the blued finish on the blade. NOTE: This weapon is a National Firearms Act (NFA), Class 3 fully automatic weapon, which is registered with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, (BATF) under the provisions of 18 U.S.C. Chapter 44 and 27 CFR part 478.



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