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[JimF4M1s (Deceased)]

Here is a blow up of serial number Attachment 50205

I blew it up too, with my eyes that is still hard to read.

What does Firing pin: round, marked “W”, Winchester mean? Type 1, 2, or 3?

Still, worn shooters are going $700-$900. Interested in what the final price winds up being.

[Bill Hollinger]

I see 5621518.

[imarangemaster]

That is almost a twin to my 5,701,XXX Winchester. IIRC, there was mixed usage of stocks with and without WRA over GHD in the transition period. Examples of both have been seen.

[JimF4M1s (Deceased)]

I see 5621518.

Originally I thought it was 5.8. Being 5.6 puts it back to early/mid 44 and changes some things.

Thanks Bill

[imarangemaster]

I must add that mine is MUCH nicer!

[GolfBravoUSMC]

After buying a couple late Winchester buttplates advertised as Inland, at least I know the buttplate on this carbine is correct! - Bob

Jim, I can see the "EW" - it's there.

Could the butt plate be a well worn Saginaw "Missing Dot"?

[painter777]

GolfBravoUSMC,
Here is a link to some Buttplate ID's, though I m sure there are errors:
M1 Carbine Buttplate Identification

A link here back to the auction and Buttplate in question:
Winchester M1 Carbine .30 Late WW2 No Import : Semi Auto Rifles at GunBroker.com


Buttplates can really vary depending on how they were made. I seem to find some odd ones at times.
Many of us believe the dot missing @ 5 means a Saginaw plate, but more advanced collectors have stated the plates made by Springfield Armory had that same pattern.

Cheers,
Charlie-Painter777

Early RMC:

Mid-Late RMC:

2 Stan Pro S-S3:



One stamped inside out:



Early Inland-Early Underwood:


One 'Pimped by Bubba'


Another I can't explain:


There are some that show up often, that we just aren't sure of what origin?

[painter777]

$1500 Reserve not met.......... Wow
Winchester M1 Carbine .30 Late WW2 No Import : Semi Auto Rifles at GunBroker.com


Seller also has one of the James River/Rock Ola's at a buy it now for $1,195.00.
To me a used GI has so much more character!
This would be like buying a 'Twonkie'
James River/Rock-Ola M1 Carbine .30 NEW Free Ship : Semi Auto Rifles at GunBroker.com


Charlie-Painter777

[USGI]

Could the butt plate be a well worn Saginaw "Missing Dot"?

I blew it! Was looking at the spacing of the dots above and below the screw and missed the "missing dot." Thanks! - Bob

[GolfBravoUSMC]

GolfBravoUSMC,
Here is a link to some Buttplate ID's, though I m sure there are errors:
M1 Carbine Buttplate Identification

A link here back to the auction and Buttplate in question:
Winchester M1 Carbine .30 Late WW2 No Import : Semi Auto Rifles at GunBroker.com


Buttplates can really vary depending on how they were made. I seem to find some odd ones at times.
Many of us believe the dot missing @ 5 means a Saginaw plate, but more advanced collectors have stated the plates made by Springfield Armory had that same pattern.

Cheers,
Charlie-Painter777

Thanks Charlie-Painter777

I went to the Chestnut Ridge site and I have an issue with their ID of Late Winchester. I believe it is a Third version of a Inland as described in the Riesch book page 112 top of table 4-5.

I think I'll take some pictures of my inventory and see what you all think I have vs what I believe. I've got a lot to learn.

Semper Fi