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It was this company that negotiated for the contract to produce M1 Carbines. Here is some interesting information on NPM from “A week after America’s entry into WWII, National Postal Meter and the Todd Corporation partnered to start the Rochester Defense Corporation. This is a desirable M1 Carbine that will add nicely to your collection. This M1 Carbine uses all NPM parts and has deep markings metal & wood. After WWII the rifle was Arsenal Rebuilt at the Rock Island Arsenal.
Our Assessment: This National Postal Meter M1 Carbine was built back in 1943.
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It is in about Very Good Plus to Fine condition. It shows light discoloration on the canvas as well as scrapes & light oxidation on the metal. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.īox, Paperwork & Accessories: The rifle comes with a green canvas sling. Mechanics: The action functions correctly. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good condition. The left side of the receiver shows light surface erosion under the wood. The top of the barrel shows surface erosion. The metal shows scrapes, small scratches, and areas of discoloration from oxidation. Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 85% of its metal finish. The front third of the bore has fouling and intermediate erosion in the grooves. The grooves in the front third of the bore are light grey. The stock rates in about Very Good Plus overall condition.įinish Originality: Original to Arsenal Rebuildīore Condition: The rear of the bore is bright and the front is semi bright. The LOP measures 13 1/4 inches from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The wood shows scrapes, scratches, and compression marks. It does not flex when pressure is applied.
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There is a hairline surface crack to the rear of the trigger guard. Stock Configuration & Condition: The two piece hardwood stock has a pistol grip, Type IA barrel band with sling loop, sling well, sling pass through, and a metal buttplate.
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a post set between two protective wings. The rear sight is a Type I dual flip up aperture. The left side of the butt is marked with a “boxed” Arsenal Rebuild stamp from the Rock Island Arsenal which contains “RIA / EB” (page 181). It is next to an Ordnance Department “crossed cannons” cartouche (page 121 & 125). The right side of the butt is marked with a “boxed” National Postal Meter acceptance stamp containing “NPM / FJA”. The face of the grip is marked with a “circled P” proof. The underside of the handguard is marked “TN” which is an NPM mark (page 138). The sling well is marked “TRIMBLE / TN” which was used by NPM on a Type III stock (page 108 – 109). The Type IA barrel band is marked “U” which was used by NPM and Inland (page 59). The Type I rear sight is marked “S” on the left which is consistent with NPM and others (page 29). The Type IA barrel band is marked “U” which was used by NPM and Inland (page 59 & 60). The front sight is marked “NN” which is an NPM mark (page 56).
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The left lug of the bolt is marked “N” which is a NPM mark and “11” a production code (page 36). The inside of the operating slide is marked “N” which is an NPM mark and “9” which is a production code (page 65 & 66). The smooth push button safety is unmarked which is consistent with NPM and others (page 95). The magazine release is marked “MN” which is an NPM mark (page 100-101). The hammer is marked “HI” which was used by NPM and Inland (page 89-90). The right rear of the trigger group is marked “N” which is an NPM mark (page 48) the left rear is marked “5”. Marlin supplied barrels for NPM (page 50-51 of Craig Riesch’s book, U.S.
The bottom of the receiver is stamped “17”. 30 M1” on the front and “NATIONAL / POSTAL METER / 1957967” on the rear. No Barrel DateĪction Type: Semi Auto, Detachable Magazine Year of Manufacture: July to September, 1943 (page 29 of Scott Duff’s book The M1 Carbine Owner’s Guide). Arrow_back Returns To All Sold Items arrow_back Return To Sold Post-1900 U.S.
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