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Lot 419: World War II U.S. National Postal Meter M1 Carbine

Excellent World War II U.S. National Postal Meter M1 Semi-Automatic Carbine

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 19, 2023

Lot 419: World War II U.S. National Postal Meter M1 Carbine

Excellent World War II U.S. National Postal Meter M1 Semi-Automatic Carbine

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 19, 2023

Estimated Price: $3,000 - $4,500
Price Realized:
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Excellent World War II U.S. National Postal Meter M1 Semi-Automatic Carbine

Manufacturer: National Postal Meter
Model: M1-Carbine
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 30 Carbine
Barrel: 18 inch round
Finish: parkerized/blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1407
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 346
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Underwood "11-43" dated barrel, "N" marked blade front sight, "S" and "N-A" marked two position flip-up rear sight, "UI" type I barrel band, "N/14" flat top bolt, "N13" operating rod, "N/9" milled trigger housing, "HI" hammer, "SN" push button safety, "SN" magazine catch, and "IS" magazine. Unmarked two-rivet handguard, high wood stock with "TRIMBLE/TN" stamped in the sling cutout and boxed "NPM/FJA" behind "crossed cannons" cartouche on the right of the buttstock. Includes tan canvas sling and oiler.

Rating Definition:

Excellent, retains 98% original parkerized finish with very light cycling wear, 97% original blue finish on the bolt, and sharp markings and edges in the metal overall. Stock is very fine with distinct edges, some scattered light handling marks, a few dings on top of the buttstock, a chip at the top of the oiler cut, a reglued section behind the oiler cut, and crisp defined stampings. Mechanically excellent.



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