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Lot 3536: Two World War II U.S. M1 Semi-Automatic Carbines

Collector's Lot of Two World War II U.S. M1 Semi-Automatic Carbines

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 12, 2014

Lot 3536: Two World War II U.S. M1 Semi-Automatic Carbines

Collector's Lot of Two World War II U.S. M1 Semi-Automatic Carbines

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: September 12, 2014

Estimated Price: $1,200 - $1,600

A) Inland M1 Semi-Automatic Carbine

Manufacturer: Inland
Model: M1 Carbine
Type: Carbine
Gauge: 30 Carbine
Barrel: 18 inch round
Finish: parkerized
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1750
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Manufactured in early 1944. The barrel is marked "INLAND MFG. DIV./GENERAL MOTORS/1-44". Has a first style barrel band, a shallow groove two rivet handguard, a straight faced slide, a flat bolt, a two position flip rear sight, an unmodified magazine release and a push button safety. Mounted on a low wood walnut stock with a crossed cannon cartouche on the right side and "IO" stamped in the sling cutout. With a green web sling.

Rating Definition:

Arsenal refurbished, then restored, 95% of the parkerized finish remains with some thinning along the barrel, some areas of brown patina on the receiver and some cycling wear. The sanded and reoiled stock is fine with scattered dings, scratches and a couple areas of sanding where the finish is absent. Mechanically excellent.



B) Standard Products M1 Semi-Automatic Carbine

Manufacturer: Standard Products
Model: M1 Carbine
Type: Carbine
Gauge: 30 Carbine
Barrel: 18 inch round
Finish: parkerized
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1750
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

The barrel is marked "INLAND MFG. DIV./GENERAL MOTORS/6-43". Has a first type barrel band, a shallow groove two rivet handguard, a straight faced slide, a flat bolt, an unmodified magazine release, a push button safety and a two position flip rear sight. Mounted on a high wood walnut stock with a crossed cannon cartouche on the right side and "S J" stamped in the sling cutout. With a green web sling.

Rating Definition:

Arsenal refurbished, then restored, 95% of the dark green parkerized finish remains with some areas of brown patina, some high edge and cycling wear, and some scattered minor scratches. The heavily sanded reoiled stock is very good with scattered scratches and dings. Mechanically excellent.



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