#29 • **National Postal Meter US M1 Carbine

Part of Arms, Armor and The Early West (live auction by Lewis & Grant Auctions)

High bid $1,100.00

Status: Sold

.30 Carbine caliber, 18" barrel, S/N 1511791. Parkerized finish with low-wood stock. Blade front sight with Type II rear sight. Barrel marked "UNDERWOOD/6-43/[flaming bomb]". Receiver marked with two-line "NATIONAL/POSTAL METER"  over serial number. Sling well shows flaming bomb with partially illegible inspector stamp. Fitted with late barrel band and switch-type safety. Includes bayonet, magazine, and reproduction magazine pouch. **Good condition overall. Most of the parkerized finish has worn to a dull plumb patination with stock showing some handing marks and blemishes. Bore is bright with some grime in lands, visible edges to rifling.** $1,000-$1,500