July 30th 2016 Premier Firearms Sale (20)
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 7/30/2016
Serial No. 5646894, 18” barrel, .30 carbine caliber. Barrel stamped “W” and with “W P” firing proof, tang with “W” stamp. Type two front sight unmarked, Type B unmarked front barrel band. Type A rear sight stamped with square “S.”, Type C 2-rivet hand guard. Darker flat bolt. Right side of low wood Type C stock marked with crossed cannon ordnance stamp, “W.R.A./G.H.D.” and with “P” on pistol grip. Trigger guard marked “C”. Excellent condition, appears unissued, all correct for Winchester Model 1944, except trigger guard, mint bore, 98% greenish phosphate finish overall.
CORRECTION: Trigger guard is marked "W" which is correct per Harrison's book on M1 carbines. It has an M-2 vertical rib. Stock inspection stamp is type 3, page 13. Has low wood stock, type B tapered deep sight groove, two rivet handguard.