Starting life as a receiver made by Union Switch and Signal that was transferred to the Quality Hardware Company to be built into a full M1 Carbine. This is one of a limited group of M1s bearing the truncated (and unfortunate sounding) "UN-QUALITY" dual maker's mark behind the rear sight. Fitted with a "R" marked blade front sight and "J.A.O." adjustable rear sight, "3-44" Inland barrel, flat bolt, stamped trigger guard, flip safety, "W.I." magazine catch and a "C-B" magazine. With a "RIA/EB" marked low wood "paratrooper" stock, 4-rivet handguard, gray canvas sling, leather cheekpiece with "7-4" marked brass rivets and a cast checkered buttplate.

Fine as arsenal refurbished, with 75% of the finish, showing some bright wear and handling marks overall. The left side of the barrel has a double stamped importer mark (possibly Navy Arms of Ridgefield, New Jersey). The assembled stock is good, with a crack forming on the front of the pistol grip, some mild dents and scratches, wear along the edges of the cheekpiece and a possible later addition buttplate. Mechanically excellent.