Wanting to identify the make of this M1 Carbine

[Rakhan]

I just inherited this M1 carbine, I took pictures of all the areas that have identifiable markings. I would love to know what I have here whether its an original military issue or a remake, and potentially how valuable it is.


Thanks for any help

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[usgicollector]

It is a National Postal Meter and the receiver was made by the sub-contractor Union Switch&Signal. The barrel was made by Underwood. The barrel may be a replacement of the original. The stock looks to be a replacement M2 type.
It has been rebuilt at some time and may be an import.
Value would likely be around $450 to $600 depending upon what other parts are on it and where you are located.
Dave

[painter777]

If the frt sight is grooved behind the blade, it's a milled Type I frt sight... used by Saginaw (SG) Saginaw Steering Gear Division in Saginaw, Mi.
National Postal Meter 4,352,978 receiver, The U means it's a sub contract receiver made by Union Switch & Signal. According to the Ruth and Duff book US&S made 50,052 receivers for NPM. Type I rear sight is the milled type marked PI found on Inlands carbines originally.
Underwood barrel dated 4-44 could possibly be original to the receiver. But I'm not completely sure, I'd be guessing a production date of late Feb to early April of 44. I'm counting on someone to give you better info..... so stay tuned! The SI bayonet band and M2 style potbelly stock, rotary safety and 30rd Type iv magcatch are upgrade parts.
I think the serial number on the left of the stock may be a sign it was used in Korea.

HTH ....

Charlie-painter777

---------- Post added at 06:55 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:54 PM ----------

Sorry dave,
I was looking up what I could find.
Thx for the help.

Charlie

[INLAND44]

Actually the serial number on the stock in that font/size/location means that stock was on a carbine of that same number in Israel. These were imported back in during the '90s.

[Hercules Powder]

Rakhan

For what its worth. The number on the stock was assigned to Underwood.

[Rakhan]

Thank you for the responses, I was trying to see whether it was worth trading in for something cheaper to shoot. I love shooting this gun but .30 carbine ammo is too expensive. If it was all original I would hold on to it for pure collectibility, but since it isn't I am looking at getting a Kel-tec SU 16C.

Thanks Again.

[imarangemaster]

You can get 50 rounds of Reminton .30 carbine at Walmart for about $25. That equals $10 a box of 20 of rifle ammo. About the same as .223.

[frankderrico]

That small no. 50 near the recoil plate and the serial number near the sling well tells me it was once an Israeli owned carbine.
Nice rifle, they take good care of their guns, so I would not mind inhereting it.....Frank

[Tired Retired]

As far as the cost of shooting, I have found that I can reload .30 Carb for a little over $.22 per round or $11.15 per box of 50 using Remington FMJ. The cost gets lower if you use less costly bullets. Its a straight wall (slightly tampered) case which reloads as easy as most pistol ammo. I can honestly say that I doubt you will find a rifle to shoot that is more fun that the M1 Carbine.

[G26ster]

Prvi-Partisan SP or FMJ is available 50rds under $18 at many ammo sellers on the net. Excellent ammo. Cabela's also has many sales during the year for it under $18/50rds.