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U.S. M1 Carbine by Quality Hardware

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U.S. M1 Carbine by Quality Hardware
serial #1639036, 30 Carbine, 18'' 8-43 dated Underwood barrel with a bright excellent bore showing a few specks of oxidation nearer the muzzle but strong rifling throughout. The metal surfaces of this first serial number block carbine retain about 80% original gray-green Parkerized finish with light wear on high edges and contact points, scattered specks of old oxidation, and light to perhaps moderate oxidation staining on the barrel. The blued bolt and trigger show light old oxidation, perhaps more moderate on the trigger face, with operational wear on the bolt. The low-wood oval-cut walnut stock and 4-rivet handguard are in very good condition with a tight 1'' crack in the nose, a more moderate divot on the underside of the forend, and the numerous light dings and handling marks consistent with a military service carbine. The stock is marked with a light ''OI'' within the sling cut, a similarly light ''P'' is stamped inside the pistolgrip, and the bottom of the grip shows the remnants of an ink-stamped ''130''. The receiver and barrel markings are intact and crisp, and the marked parts are from a variety of manufacturers including Inland, Saginaw, and Quality Hardware. The carbine features the two-position aperture rear sight, button safety, flat bolt, and Type I barrel band. Included are a pair of 15-round magazines, the bases with rubberized sleeves. A Quality Hardware-made carbine remaining in the early configuration, with a ''been there, done that'' feel to it. (14A10826-795) {C&R} [Dr. W. Lloyd Hudson, Jr. Collection] (1200/1800)
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