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Lot 1573: World War II Underwood Manufactured M1 Carbine

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

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 3, 2016

Lot 1573: World War II Underwood Manufactured M1 Carbine

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

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 3, 2016

Estimated Price: $2,500 - $3,500
Price Realized:
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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: 1968
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 280
Class: Class III
Description:

This is a late WWII Underwood manufacture M1 carbine that has been converted to a fully automatic "M2" carbine using 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, five 30-round magazines, three 20-round magazines, a green canvas sling and green canvas magazine pouch.

Rating Definition:

Fine as arsenal refurbished/converted with 98% of the parkerized finish overall with edge and high spot wear with a crack in the receiver (see close up photo). 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. This gun is unsafe to fire, no attempt should be make to shoot this weapon. NOTE: This weapon is a National Firearms Act (NFA), fully transferable Class 3, which is registered with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, (BATFE) under the provisions of 18 U.S.C. Chapter 44 and 27 CFR part 478.



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