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Lot 440:OSS Delivered National Postal Meter M1 Carbine

May 13th, 2022|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 440:OSS Delivered National Postal Meter M1 Carbine

May 13th, 2022|Rock Island, IL
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Historic Documented OSS Delivered World War II U.S. National Postal Meter M1 Semi-Automatic Carbine with Copy of Shipping Ticket, Springfield Research Service Letter, and U.S. Canvas Carry Case

Blade front and two-leaf rear peep sight, "8-43" dated Underwood barrel, "UI" Type I barrel band, flat top bolt, milled trigger guard, "LT-Q" hammer, push-button safety and "SN" magazine catch. Reproduction high wood stock with "TRIMBLE/TN" in the sling cutout and "NPM/FJA" boxed cartouche and crossed cannons on the right of the buttstock. Includes brown canvas sling, oiler, "U.S." zip-up brown canvas case, Springfield Research Service letter, and a copy of the October 30th, 1943 dated shipping ticket showing delivery to "2nd. Lt. George H Bookbinder/Rm. 2133, 'Q' Bldg./Office of Strategic Services."

ConditionExcellent, retaining 90% original parkerized finish with some scattered areas of light surface corrosion on the bottom of the triggerguard, and sharp markings in the metal. Stock is also excellent with a patch of minor scuffs on the right of the forend, a few mild gouges on the lower right of the buttstock, and defined edges. Mechanically excellent.
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ManufacturerNational Postal Meter
ModelM1-Carbine
TypeRifle
Serial number
ClassCurio & Relic Long Gun
Caliber / Gauge30 Carbine
Barrel18 inch round
Finishparkerized/blue
Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views2641
Catalog page295
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