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Lot 1471:World War II U.S. Winchester M1 Semi-Automatic Carbine

August 27th, 2022|Rock Island, IL

Lot 1471:World War II U.S. Winchester M1 Semi-Automatic Carbine

August 27th, 2022|Rock Island, IL

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$2,500 - $3,750

World War II U.S. Winchester M1 Semi-Automatic Carbine

Manufactured in 1944. Blade front and "H" in a shield marked adjustable rear sight, undated Winchester "W" barrel, Type II barrel band, "W" milled trigger housing, "EW" push button safety, "W" magazine catch, "W" hammer, "W" operating rod and "W" blued flat top bolt. Low wood stock, "W.R.A./G.H.D." and crossed cannons cartouches stamped on the right of the buttstock, and "W" two-rivet handguard. Includes olive drab green canvas sling, oiler and tan/olive drab green canvas U.S. muzzle cover. Provenance: The Mel Raucher Collection

ConditionVery fine, retains 97% original parkerized finish with 95% original blue finish on the bolt. Stock is fine as lightly sanded and refinished, with attractive wood grains, some light handling marks and crisp stampings. Mechanically excellent.

Details

ManufacturerWinchester

ModelM1 Carbine

TypeRifle

Serial number

ClassCurio & Relic Long Gun

Caliber / Gauge30 Carbine

Barrel18 inch round

Finishparkerized/blue

Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL