Manufactured at the end of World War II, this Winchester M1 carbine features an unmarked blade front and late war stamped adjustable rear peep sights, Winchester undated barrel, type III "C" marked Winchester barrel band with bayonet lug, type IV "W" Winchester slide, Type III "W" Winchester round bolt, milled "W" Winchester trigger group, "W" Winchester hammer, Type III "EW" push button safety, "M"/"W" marked magazine catch, and standard receiver heel markings. Four rivet handguard marked "W" underneath. Smooth low wood stock marked "W" in the sling recess, with crossed cannons cartouche marked on the right. Includes olive drab green canvas sling and oiler.

Excellent, retaining 90% original parkerized finish with some light handling marks and scratches, some areas of light thinning, and sharp markings in the metal. Bolt retains 70% plus original blue finish with some light cycling wear. Magazine retains 40% original blue finish with scattered patches of moderate surface corrosion and some light pitting. Stock is also very fine with defined edges, some light dents and scratches, a patch of scuffs near the toe, and a crisp cartouche. Mechanically excellent.