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Lot #3498
Lot #3500

Lot 3499: U.S. National Postal Meter M1 Carbine

Excellent and Highly Desirable Early Production World War II U.S. National Postal Meter M1 Semi-Automatic Carbine

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 8, 2019

Lot 3499: U.S. National Postal Meter M1 Carbine

Excellent and Highly Desirable Early Production World War II U.S. National Postal Meter M1 Semi-Automatic Carbine

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: December 8, 2019

Estimated Price: $3,500 - $5,500
Price Realized:
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Excellent and Highly Desirable Early Production World War II U.S. National Postal Meter M1 Semi-Automatic Carbine

Manufacturer: National Postal Meter
Model: M1-Carbine
Type: Carbine
Gauge: 30 M1 Carbine
Barrel: 18 inch round
Finish: parkerized
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1530
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 216
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Blade front and "S"/"RN" marked two-leaf rear peep sights, "1-43" dated Underwood barrel, "UN" Type I barrel band, flat top bolt, "N" marked milled trigger guard and hammer, button safety and "M-N" magazine catch. With a high wood stock fitted with a two-rivet handguard and tan canvas sling and marked "NPM/FJA" and "crossed cannons" on the right and "TRIMBLE/TN" in the sling cut.

Rating Definition:

Excellent, with 97% plus original parkerized finish, showing light handling marks. The bolt retains 95% original blue. The stock is also excellent, with light scratches and dents. Mechanically excellent.



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