^Lot 274 U.S. Quality Hardware M1 Semi-Automatic Carbine

U.S. Quality Hardware M1 Semi-Automatic Carbine, #1622828, .30 carbine cal., 18'' barrel, parkerized finish, walnut stock, blade front sight with ear, and flip rear peep sight. Included is a WWII green sling and oiler. Receiver is marked ''QUALITY HMC/1622828'. Barrel band swivel is from a M1903A3 rifle held with an Allen screw. Rifle is in very good overall condition. Parkerizing is very good, showing general thinning and toning, except the trigger housing which has a rich plum color. Low wood stock and 4-rivet handguard are very good, with light handling marks. Stock well is unmarked and large ''(crossed cannons)'' are stamped on the right side. Action works properly. The barrel is marked ''I.B.M. CORP'' and has an excellent bore with sharp rifling. No visible import marks. Lot includes "US" marked canvas rifle case and muzzle device. Est.: $1,000-$1,500. (C&R/PPT)