#31 • **Quality Hardware US M1 Carbine

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

High bid $1,400.00

Status: Sold

.30 Carbine caliber, 18" barrel, S/N 1622713. Parkerized finish with low-wood stock showing Ordnance wheel, Rock-Ola sling well stamp, and Augusta Arsenal refurbish stamp. Barrel shows Buffalo Arms "BA" marking. Fitted with late barrel band and switch-type safety. Receiver marked "QUALITY HMC" with serial number. Includes magazine, bayonet, and 1943-dated Avery magazine pouch. **Good condition. Some handling marks and blemishes to finish with stock showing some light refinishing and weakness of stamps. Bore is bright. Bayonet guard is loose and shows welded repair.** $1,000-$1,500