December 13-15, 2022 Collectible Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/15/2022
U.S. M-1 Carbine made by Saginaw Steering Gear Division of General Motors between May of 1943 and March of 1944. 18" unmarked blued barrel. Arsenal post-War rebuilt rifle, most likely for use in Austria, with "N" marked milled front sight, Type III rear unmarked sight, and bayonet style "AI" marked front band. Trigger guard marked "LGKOO/1847" which stands for "LANDES GENDARMERIE KOMMANDO OBER OSTERRIECH" and a rack number. Winchester "O" marked trigger group with Winchester parts, later flip safety, and M-2 style magazine release. Recoil shield marked with "U". Mixed internals with round style bolt. Walnut oval cut low-wood stock marked with serial number in sling well, uncut for M-2. Walnut 2-rivet top wood marked with serial number of gun and "S-HB" stamping for Standard Products. Comes with unmarked 30 round dented bottom magazine, leather sling, and CMP Authenticity Paper. CONDITION: Overall good with 90%+ arsenal finish on metal remaining. Stock has been lightly cleaned with light handling marks. Good bore with ME of 1 with good mechanics. A great looking carbine. DLM