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 "PD Q" blade front sight and "GE-O" two-leaf rear sight, "3-44" Underwood barrel, unmarked Type II barrel band, flat bolt, milled "Q-NL" trigger guard, "LT-Q" hammer, button safety, and a "LT-Q" magazine catch. With a low wood stock, 2-rivet "Q-RMC" handguard, "crossed cannons" on the right side, oval oiler cut, "Q-RMC" in the sling cut, green canvas sling and a checkered buttplate. Magazine absent.

Fine as restored to World War II configuration, with 80% of the arsenal refurbished parkerized finish, showing some bright wear, minor spotting and mild handling marks. The stock is in good condition, with numerous dings and dents. Mechanically excellent.