GUN FALL 2017
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/31/2017
DESIRABLE EARLY WINCHESTER M1 30 CAL. CARBINE. WINCHESTER M1 1009232 30 MODERN; C&R Cal. 30. 18" bbl. Standard markings. Early style "W.R.A.", "1-43" bbl marking. "W" marked hammer, sear, slide, bolt. Block S marked flip rear sight. Early first style trigger group pin. We do not see any Winchester marks on the trigger group housing. Detachable operating spring slide housing. Checkered push button safety. Very early first type mag catch with serrations. "W" marked receiver catch in stock. "WRA/GHD" cartouche on right side of High wood I cut stock. "W" marked handguard. "BW" marked 15 rnd mag. Serial numbering of Winchester made carbines started at 1000001, making this a very early production. The detachable op spring slide housing was discontinued after Jan. 1943. Comes with sling and oiler. PROVENANCE: Collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Very good, with finish wear to bbl. Some minor dings at rear of receiver. All markings clear. Stock is good, showing wear with minor handling marks. Very fine bore with sharp rifling. Mechanics are fine. All external numbers matching. 52332-94 GER (2,000-3,000)