^Lot 2026 NICE ORIGINAL WWII UNDERWOOD M1 SEMI-AUTO MILITARY

CARBINE. Cal. 30 Carb. S# 2455617. 18" bbl marked behind front sight "UNDERWOOD / 1-44 / flaming bomb". Narrow bbl band with rectangular swivel. Flip type rear sight marked "S" on left side. Blade front sight with protective ears. Sight is marked ".U.". Straight cut slide marked "U.U.". Flat bolt marked with ".C.U.". Unmarked fabricated trigger housing, push button safety, ".U." appears on mag catch and straight cut hammer. Oval cut low wood walnut stock. Buttstock is marked on right side with partial boxed "GHD / UET" and cross cannons. Marked "TN" in sling slot. 2 rivet handguard marked "M?". MAGS: 1 15-rd GI parkerized. CONDITION: buttstock has moderately worn original finish with small scattered handling marks. Notable missing chip at front edge of pistol grip and tiny crack between trigger guard and end of recoil bowl. Hand guard as notably more wear, stains and handling marks. Metal retains 75% of its thinning original parkerized finish. Very good shiny bore. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of Joe Tavolacci. (26-426/RW). CURIO. $1,000-1,500.