*RARE AND UNIQUE WW II FLEET MARINE FORCE U.S. M-1 CARBINE BY WINCHESTER.

*RARE AND UNIQUE WW II FLEET MARINE FORCE U.S. M-1 CARBINE BY WINCHESTER. SN 1024277. Cal. 30. Standard 18″ bbl. This carbine is assembled from military components and is mounted in a heavily varnished Winchester marked stock that is inscribed on the right hand side “U S MARINES SOUTH PACIFIC-FMF BASE HDQ CO PH”. Left side of stock has a circle W in the channel with “NOT FOR COMBAT ISSUE” and an ordnance bomb on left cheek. Upper handguard is 4-rivet with an “IO” marking on the inside. Receiver of this rifle is of the early detachable spring tube variety, showing nearly all of its reapplied arsenal finish. Bbl is an Underwood, dated 1-44, showing near-new with a Type 3 bbl band and bayonet assembly. Trigger housing is a late Winchester with a Winchester hammer and an upgraded Type 3 lever safety and Type 4 mag catch with hook. Rifle is equipped with a white “drill” sling. Bolt is flat with parkerized finish and retains no visible markings. The operating slide is “N” marked. Magazine is an early flat bottom with “UN” markings and a reapplied arsenal finish. This rare and unique ceremonial or parade carbine was likely presented to the Fleet Marine Force Base HQ Command for Combat Operations in the Philippines. PROVENANCE: Tom Clinton Collection. CONDITION: Rifle shows 96-98% of an arsenal parkerized finish with the exception of the trigger housing, recoil shield and bolt which show approx. 95% of orig gray-green finish. Buttstock and handguard show significant sanding and varnishing with the buttplate hanging over slightly. White post-war sling shows some yellowing with the black paint on metal tabs showing some scuffing. Bore is bright and shiny. Mechanics are fine. 4-37336 (2,000-3,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1089	$1,495.00	RARE AND UNIQUE WW II FLEET MARINE FORCE U.S. M-1 CARBINE BY WINCHESTER. SN 1024277. Cal. 30. Standard 18″ bbl. This carbine is assembled from military components and is mounted in a heavily varnished Winchester marked stock that is inscribed on the right hand side “U S MARINES SOUTH PACIFIC-FMF BASE HDQ CO PH”. Left side of stock has a circle W in the channel with “NOT FOR COMBAT ISSUE” and an ordnance bomb on left cheek. Upper handguard is 4-rivet with an “IO” marking on the inside. Receiver of this rifle is of the early detachable spring tube variety, showing nearly all of its reapplied arsenal finish. Bbl is an Underwood, dated 1-44, showing near-new with a Type 3 bbl band and bayonet assembly. Trigger housing is a late Winchester with a Winchester hammer and an upgraded Type 3 lever safety and Type 4 mag catch with hook. Rifle is equipped with a white “drill” sling. Bolt is flat with parkerized finish and retains no visible markings. The operating slide is “N” marked. Magazine is an early flat bottom with “UN” markings and a reapplied arsenal finish. This rare and unique ceremonial or parade carbine was likely presented to the Fleet Marine Force Base HQ Command for Combat Operations in the Philippines. PROVENANCE: Tom Clinton Collection. CONDITION: Rifle shows 96-98% of an arsenal parkerized finish with the exception of the trigger housing, recoil shield and bolt which show approx. 95% of orig gray-green finish. Buttstock and handguard show significant sanding and varnishing with the buttplate hanging over slightly. White post-war sling shows some yellowing with the black paint on metal tabs showing some scuffing. Bore is bright and shiny. Mechanics are fine. 4-37336 (2,000-3,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009 Please Note:* All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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