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Lot 3604: General Motors M1 Carbine 30 M1 Carbine

Desirable and Exceptional Mid-World War II U.S. General Motors M1 Carbine

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 7, 2017

Lot 3604: General Motors M1 Carbine 30 M1 Carbine

Desirable and Exceptional Mid-World War II U.S. General Motors M1 Carbine

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 7, 2017

Estimated Price: $4,500 - $6,500
Price Realized:
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Desirable and Exceptional Mid-World War II U.S. General Motors M1 Carbine

Manufacturer: General Motors
Model: M1
Type: Carbine
Gauge: 30 M1 Carbine
Barrel: 18 inch round
Finish: parkerized
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 39171
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 216
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

This is an exceptional original example of a mid-WWII US military M1 Carbine that was manufactured by the Inland Division of General Motors Corp. This carbine was produced in Dec 1943 and it has the correct wartime features. The front and rear of the receiver has the standard, "US CARBINE/CAL. 30 M1" and "INLAND DIV." over the serial number. The barrel is correctly marked "INLAND MFG DIV/GENERAL MOTORS/12-43" with the long skirt, with the front sight stamped with a "N" on the back side behind the blade. It has the correct early features such as the type two barrel band without the bayonet lug, two position flip rear sight marked with an "S" on the side, flat blued bolt marked "A.I. 3." on the side of the lug, a correct "PI" marked operating slide, with the second pattern trigger guard with the sideways INLAND marking. It has the unmarked push button safety and the smooth face magazine catch release, marked "EI" with no extra catch on the end and a "H.I." marked hammer. It is fitted with a high wood, stock with an oval cutout with a type two, shallow groove, two rivet handguard. Both are "IO" stamped. The stock also has a cross cannon cartouche on the right side with a circled "P" proof on the flat of the pistol grip. It comes with a WWII light green canvas sling. Magazine absent.

Rating Definition:

Excellent with 98% of the original parkerized finish overall showing no wear on the metal parts. The stock and handguard are also both in excellent condition with clear sharp proofs. Mechanically excellent. If you are looking for an exceptional original mid-WWII Inland carbine that looks perfect this is the one.



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