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Lot 2791: Two U.S. National Postal Meter M1 Semi-Automatic Carbines

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: February 22, 2025

Lot 2791: Two U.S. National Postal Meter M1 Semi-Automatic Carbines

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: February 22, 2025

Estimated Price: $1,600 - $2,500

A) World War II U.S. National Postal Meter M1 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: 470
Item Interest: Active
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Bore Condition: The bore is lightly frosted with distinct rifling.
Description:

Manufactured as part of National Postal Meters third and final production block between November 1943 to June 1944 in the 4075010-4432099 serial number range. Undated Marlin barrel, "UI" marked type I barrel band, "UN" sling swivel, "N" front sight, "S" L-flip rear sight, "N" flat top blued bolt, "SN" push button safety, "SN" magazine catch, "N/9" trigger housing, "LTQ" hammer, "SW-SG" sear, "SN" operating rod, unmarked two-rivet handguard, boxed "NPM/FJA" and crossed cannons cartouche stamps on the right of the high wood stock with "TRIMBLE/TN" marked sling inlet. Includes a green canvas web sling and oiler. Absent magazine.

Rating Definition:

Fine with much of the original finish, smooth brown patina on the balance, a few areas of light surface freckling, and some filing evidence visible in the feed section of the breech. Stock is very good as sanded and re-oiled, with a modified wrist section, repaired spliced section at the toe, scattered dents and scratches, a patch of scuffs on top of the handguard, with visible cartouches. Mechanically excellent.



B) U.S. National Postal Meter M1 Carbine

Manufacturer: National Postal Meter
Model: M1-Carbine
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 30 Carbine
Barrel: 18 inch round
Finish: parkerized
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 470
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Bore Condition: The bore is lightly frosted with distinct rifling.
Description:

Receiver manufactured as part of National Postal Meters third and final production block between November 1943 to June 1944 in the 4075010-4432099 serial number range. Buffalo Arms "12-43" dated barrel, "KI" marked type III barrel band, "N" front sight, "I.R.CO." adjustable rear sight, "IO" flat top parkerized bolt, flip safety, "EI" magazine catch, Inland trigger housing, "HI" hammer, "S" operating rod, "RSG" two-rivet handguard, replacement M2 low wood stock with crossed cannons cartouche stamp on the right and "HI" marked sling inlet. Absent magazine.

Rating Definition:

Very fine as arsenal refurbished, with most of the finish. Replacement stock is very good as sanded and re-oiled, with a filled in section visible inside to the left of the receiver, and a few scattered dents and scratches. Mechanically excellent.



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