September 10-12, 2024 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/10/2024
After exceeding production requirements for the M1 Carbine, National Postal Meter ceased production May 1, 1944. They had changed their name to Commercial Controls Corporation a few days prior. Although Commercial Controls never produced any carbines, they did dispose of 239 or so guns which remained on hand including this example. An included original July 1946 letter on Commercial Controls letterhead releases this carbine to Erich Liebich, a toolmaker for National Postal Meter. An included 1992 dated letter confirms this and notes that Larry Ruth obtained the carbine directly from Liebich’s son, who was also employed by Commercial Controls. The carbine was never manufacturer marked or serial numbered. It is finished in full blue. Fitted with a "4-43" dated Underwood barrel absent proof marks. "N" marked milled front sight and un-staked "I.R. CO." adjustable rear sight. Early flat bolt, pushbutton safety, and flat magazine catch. "HN" dogleg hammer. Walnut high-wood stock is marked in the cut "TRIMBLE / TN" and has a 2-rivet hand-guard retained by a "UN" type 1 flat band. Includes an original green wartime chamber safety flag. Uncommon "S-N" ink stamped c-tip sling. The carbine is pictured on page 1195 of Larry Ruth's "War Baby III". CONDITION: Excellent. Nearly all of the original blue is retained throughout with only light wear. Stock has some scattered dings but rates very fine. Crisp bore. Fine mechanics. A fantastic and documented WWII presentation carbine. PROVENANCE: Larry Ruth Collection
Manufacturer
National Postal Meter