Winchester M1 Carbine -pic heavy

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I was in the market for a M1 Carbine recently, and came across this one. I'm new to the M1 Carbine game, but it appears to be a 1943 produced Winchester based on the serial number. I'm also pretty sure it's all matching, but the stock looks like it may habe been force matched by an armament? Maybe some of you can weigh in if any of these markings look interesting.

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With the '2503' stamped on a lot of the parts, it was likely a Barvarian carbine at sometime in its life. At least they didn't butcher it by machining off the rear sight block as they often do. All in all looks pretty good.
 
I agree with Jody, was likely a Bavarian carbine. If you look on the left side of the receiver next to the bolt, you may see evidence of filing, sanding or grinding. If you look in the sling well or on side the of the front sight it may be stamped with the unit number it was issued too.

I have a former Bavarian where that identifier was removed. The Americans didn’t serialized parts like that.

It’s a nice carbine with a high wood stock.
 
Dyspnea said:
I agree with Jody, was likely a Bavarian carbine. If you look on the left side of the receiver next to the bolt, you may see evidence of filing, sanding or grinding. If you look in the sling well or on side the of the front sight it may be stamped with the unit number it was issued too.

I have a former Bavarian where that identifier was removed. The Americans didn’t serialized parts like that.

It’s a nice carbine with a high wood stock.
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I think you two nailed it. I checked the left side and there is very light and well done (barely noticable) evidence that the writing was removed. Ok so Winchester Bavarian contract it Is!
 
Definetly a Bavarian carbine . The last 4 digits of the serial number are what are stamped on the stock and various parts. A definite giveaway. Also a sign of the meticulous German armorers who attempted to keep each carbine “intact” as received.
Removing the rear sight and filling the dovetail and then scribing the filler to reduce glare was common. Silver soldering a sight that resembled a Mauser sight that the Germans were more familiar with was the final step.
The Bavarian carbines have a unique history and are usually well maintained. Congratulations on a piece of history at least it hasn’t been butchered with a NR aftermarket barrel. I dislike military firearms being demilitarized
 
John Wesley Hardin said:
Definetly a Bavarian carbine . The last 4 digits of the serial number are what are stamped on the stock and various parts. A definite giveaway. Also a sign of the meticulous German armorers who attempted to keep each carbine “intact” as received.
Removing the rear sight and filling the dovetail and then scribing the filler to reduce glare was common. Silver soldering a sight that resembled a Mauser sight that the Germans were more familiar with was the final step.
The Bavarian carbines have a unique history and are usually well maintained. Congratulations on a piece of history at least it hasn’t been butchered with a NR aftermarket barrel. I dislike military firearms being demilitarized
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Cheers! Saw it pop up on Elmwood Epps website and had to grab it. Was priced similar to what non usgi ones are priced for on here! Bore is in very good condition and the action is smooth as butter, can't wait to hit the range with it!
 
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