M1 Carbine, Winchester Repeating Arms Co.

Semi-Automatic, .30 cal., 10, 15, 30 round magazines

Data

Information

Obtained from the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP).  Winchester Repeating Arms produced 828,059 of the 6,221,220 carbines manufactured or 13.5%.  This item is listed as "Rack Grade" by CMP.  Their definition of "Rack Grade":

Carbines have been refinished and rebuilt at least once and will exhibit in most cases varying degrees of wear on many parts.  All the carbines have late features such as, adjustable sights (heavily staked) with bayonet lug bands and rotary safeties.  Metal parts are mixed USGI.  There are no carbines with early features.  All are mechanically sound with good headspace. Bores will have some heavy pitting and exterior finish may show significant wear and some surface pitting.  Muzzle will gauge over a three (3) on gauge.  Stocks are replacement Italian marked M2 birch or beech pot belly type or USGI walnut but having seen heavy use with rebuild marks (no original stock cartouches remain). Most stocks have the “FAT” stamp / cartouche (Fabbrica Armi Terni ).  Wood is sound, but will have dings, dents, gouges and cracks that do not affect the function of the carbine.  Carbines in this grade show considerable use and wear.

Close Up Views

Visible Numbers and Markings

Back to Gun Index