Lot 1316 U.S. WINCHESTER M1 SEMI-AUTO MILITARY CARBINE.
Cal. 30 Carbine. S# 1007370. Bbl. 18". Barrel marked behind front sight "UNDERWOOD / 12-43 / flaming bomb". Stamped adjustable rear sight marked "L.R. CO.". Blade front sight w/ protective ears. Sight base marked "EU". Blued steel barrel band w/ bayonet lug marked "Q". Straight cut slide marked "AOB". Flat bolt marked ".U.". Receiver made w/ separate recoil spring tube. Fabricated trigger guard shows traces of copper brazing. Marking likely obscured during overhaul. Rotary safety. Mag. catch marked "E.I.". Unmarked straight cut hammer. Pot belly walnut stock w/ oval cut marked in sling slot "W". Marked on left side of butt w/ boxed "IRA" over "EB". Rock Island Arsenal overhaul mark. Marked under grip w/ encircled "P" proof & marked at end of grip w/ stamped "Z" & white painted "287" rack number. Two rivet handguard marked "W". Green web sling marked "MFP". MAGS: 1 detachable 30 round blued steel magazine marked on back "M2". UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: matching shipping document "DD1149-2". Also included is a bayonet w/ a 6 5/8" blade. Blade marked on front of crossguard "USM4 / IMPERIAL / flaming bomb". Leather washer handle. Scabbard is marked "US M8". Bayonet has arsenal rework parkerized finish w/ light wear. Grips show extensive wear & handling marks. Scabbard is worn. Webbing is stained. Small crack at tip. CONDITION: stock set has very good arsenal rework type finish showing very light sanding & handling marks. Metal retains a very large degree of its arsenal rework parkerized finish w/ only light hi-point wear. Bore has strong sharp lands w/ frosted appearance in grooves. PROVENANCE: From the PMRB Collection. (25-5923/RW). CURIO. $600-900.
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