As originally manufactured, many of the parts were stamped with initials of the prime contractor and, in some cases, the subcontractor that actually manufactured the part. Most of the markings are deep. Commercially manufactured modern day replicas of the dies/stamps used for markings are often used in "restoration". At least one document has been found that indicates Saginaw received Ordnance The rear sight is a Type I dual flip up aperture. Because of it's size and weight the M1 carbine became fairly popular with many GI's. Guns.com pledges to make gun buying easy, to support local gun stores, and to serve our standard for all type V M2 pot belly stocks by all manufacturers. $145.00 ea. This rifle is a must have for any WW2 or vintage collector. The rear sight is at the front end of the receiver; it is a one inch wide notched blade reminiscent of a revolver's rear sight. They put on the Mauser type rear sight and milled the original rear sight pedestal to reduce glare. That serial number was issued to Standard Products. An Ordnance supplement This rareIrwin-PedersenM1 Carbine is in Very Good Plus condition. Caveat Emptor! Boasting classy lines, a well-recognized pedigree, and great ergos for a small all-steel gun, Smith & Wessons take on the Walther PPK/s aimed to revive an old carry king in the increasingly polymer-focused concealed carry market. were parkerized, the tint and texture of these parts varied. Any completed Irwin-Pederson rifles were most likely reassembled and reinspected by Saginaw SG after they took over the contract. The hand guard should also be removed when possible to determine that it is properly coded to match the stock. M2 selector switch, it was a type III stock manufactured by Winchester or Inland prior to Irwin-Pedersendid not produce barrels. Until then it remains an unknown. Bore Condition:The bore is bright; semi bright at the muzzle. The magazine release is not an SG part. It's an S'G' not an S.G. While a crack can happen anywhere in the stock there are several places it was more prone to happen than anywhere else. After WWII Birch became much more common. This information may appear to be over-simplistic to an advanced carbine collector but is nevertheless a good starting point to help evaluate the originality of a carbine. The stock seems to be varnished. They are a specialty that The underside of the handguard is marked with a flaming bomb and a partial IR-IP stamping which was used by by Irwin-Pedersen and Saginaw SG(page 138). If a Saginaw S'G' strip it down to see if it has any IP Irwin Peterson parts, could be a transitional carbine. We've been wringing out the SFAR for several weeks and, with the first 500 rounds in the rearview, decided to go for some quiet time. It is possible you have an S'G' barrel that was mated to a Stan Prod. IMMEDIATELY its how business should be done. If the finish was in acceptable condition at the time of the overhaul inspection, the weapon was not normally refinished. The Discussion Forum also serves as a reference desk for the more advanced material that could easily overwhelm a website and is often subject to opinions that may vary Earlier stocks sometimes had their High Wood area removed. Hi everyone, I acquired a Saginaw M1 carbine from a family member this morning. While a competently restored carbine can sometimes be a bit difficult to spot, there are several tell-tale signs that often reveal restoration work. While most major component parts such as receivers, barrels (with a few exceptions), trigger housings, etc. Should you own one of these carbines we may have additional information on your carbine that is beyond the scope of this website. The top front of the receiver is marked U.S. Used early in production. If these are stamped with bogus, but seemingly proper markings, such stocks could appear to be highly desirable mint original stocks. The barrel is an Underwood barrel that was supplied to Saginaw SG. That S/N is a Saginaw Grand Rapids number. 94 W. Cochran St., Suite B Given the high volume of production, receivers were generally assembled as part of a carbine within a few months after the receiver was serial numbered. The muzzle gauges 2.5. Stock is excellent condition with AA (82nd Airborne) cartouche, checkered butt plate. The rifle was originally assembled with the Underwood barrel, so the barrel is still considered a matching part. Saginaw Carbines made in the Grand Rapids, Michigan factory are marked SG . Oval sling cut, Low Wood exposes slide. The bore shows an M.E. SIG Sauer MCX Review: Next-Gen Modern Sporting Rifle? More pics on my later response. The LOP measures 13 inches from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. Among the most sought after U.S. martial arms today are original, unaltered M1 carbines remaining in their as issued WWII factory configuration. I shaped sling cut, High Wood covers slide contact us using the forum. Copyright 2011-2023 All Rights Reserved. The absence of the letter P in either of these locations is fairly common. If inventory ran out it could shut down production. The best way to ensure an item is yours is to purchase it directly off the website. community. Overall Condition:This rifle retains about 90% of its metal finish as refinished. The underside of the handguard is marked RSG which was used by Saginaw SG and Saginaw Gear(page 138). Early Winchester stocks may have no markings or a manufacturers mark inside the stock.Springfield Armory markings were placed inside the stock adjacent the barrel channel.A few manufacturers used letter codes inside the stock having meaning only to the manufacturer. After the Irwin-Pedersen was canceled. Parts wear out, carbines are disassembled for the sale of the parts individually. Serial is 1,870,482 with all parts matching, including wooden stock and top of the receiver. The practice of restoring the overhauled carbines by replacing later and/or non-original parts is a widespread practice among many collectors today. Thinning on the trigger group. Type and code markings notwithstanding, a slide that shows little or no evidence of having been fired should not be found in a carbine that has seen extensive use. It is in very good condition with minor scratching and denting of the stock. Heck I should take some photos later. Which Saginaw? Chambered in .30 cal, A very scarce WW2 Saginaw manufacture U.S. M1 Carbine .30 Caliber Semi-Auto rifle. The Discussion Forum also serves as a reference desk for the more advanced material that could easily overwhelm a website and is often subject to opinions that may vary were available. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes. Model:M1 Carbine. of the barrel channel from approximately 3 3/16" to 4 1/16" to strengthen the wood in the area of the barrel band. All Rights Reserved. Excellent overall condition. That's a beauty! Skip to the beginning of the images gallery, 73 Plank Ave Paoli, There is virtually no color distinction between due to a lack of original documentation. Markings: The import mark under the barrel partially reads ARLINGTON VA. A number of researchers and authors are present on the forums, helping others and seeking information for various research projects. The inside of the operating slide is marked IP which is a Irwin-Pedersen mark (page 65). The M1 Carbine was widely issued to U.S. Military Forces which numbered over 16 million during WWII. The stock rates in about Very Good Plus overall condition. and appears to have come later. A number of researchers and authors are present on the forums, helping others and seeking information for various research projects. The above hints are no substitute for a thorough examination of a carbine by someone knowledgeable on the subject. The right side of the receiver and the bolt light thinning from cycling. Some stock The LOP measures 13 inches from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. Newer Post , Spotting a Restored or otherwise non-original M1 Carbine. generous return policy, and handle everything you dont have to go back to It must be noted that a number of the prime contractors did not manufacture barrels and used those made by other firms. Please don't Private Message me for Carbine questions. This M1 Carbine has been rebuilt and now uses a mix of Inland and USGI parts. Doing so may alter Wood being wood, it is subject to cracks. To separate the production of each plant the prime symbol () was marked after the SG on the receivers of the Grand Rapids carbines. The sling well is marked RSG which was used bySaginaw SG, Irwin-Pedersen, and Saginaw Gear(page 108 109). The thin high wood area was eliminated as it was perceived as a weak point. with Inlands war effort. It is a collectible M1 Carbine as the receiver was supplied to Inland by Saginaw Gear. Some people estimate a carbine's date of manufacture by adding the quantities manufactured month to month The key parts to observe are the rear sight, bolt, stock, safety and barrel band. For sale is Inland M1 Carbine ser# 3064171. Our Assessment:ThisSaginaw SG M1 Carbine was built sometime between 1942 and 1944 from the remaining parts at the failed Irwin-Pedersen factory in Grand Rapids. The left side of the receiver (under the wood) is marked X and has a tooling hole at the rear. It appears to read S. The left stock is stamped M-U where the sling is inserted, apparently meaning Marlin Firearms made the stock; walnut with a high wood, two rivet handguard. If you own one of these carbines and would like to assist with the Serial numbered receivers transferred were not restricted to a certain block of serial numbers. their historical value. When CMP had a bunch of M1 Carbine for sale that were from Spain or Italy I bought one and it is a Saginaw. Refinished wood is normally quite easy to spot as are restruck, refreshed or enhanced stock markings. M1 Carbine Production Dates * All dates and serial numbers are approximate * MFG Month Year Ending Serial # Inland - Inland Manufacturing Division of GM November 1941 5 WRA - Winchester Repeating Arms Co. December 1941 10 Inland - Inland Manufacturing Division of GM May 1942 999999 WRA - Winchester Repeating Arms Co. September 1942 1349999 217: M1 Carbine Barrel Band Type 3 (Bayonet lug)Used G.I. There is no erosion. This is due to the fact that, except for extremely late production Winchester and Inland examples, WWII carbines will have several features in common. Make:Irwin-Pedersen. The rifling is sharp. We got our hands on one of the original MCXs for some testing. The serial number would make it an early one too. There are 2 Saginaw Gear manufacturers of M1 Carbines. Thank you. I have some other shooters so this one has been a safe queen. If a receiver has its original barrel and the The letter P was also used as an inspection proof mark placed on carbines rebuilt by U.S. Army Ordnance. Garand rifles, though some could be used to replicate or forge the markings on the U.S. Carbines. During the production of their type III stocks in 1945 Winchester changed This beautiful firearm is part of a 50+ year old collection! The M1 Carbine: 10 Little-Known FactsThe M1 Carbine as a round is ballistically effective. Remember, the M1 Carbine was designed to replace the M1911A1 in the hands of support troops, machine gunners, etc., whoever If the Carbine was so bad, why did Audie Murphy use one? Americans most-decorated soldier of World War II, Lt. It was the chosen weapon of our enemy. More items The one and only finish approved for use on stocks & handguards was raw linseed oil. The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate purpose of enabling the use of a specific service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user, or for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network. Only Irwin-Pedersen & Saginaw SG receivers were produced with a tooling hole (page 22 of Craig Rieschs book, U.S. M1 Carbines Wartime Production 7th Edition). The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. another state. It must not be inferred that if a carbine has a round bolt or an adjustable rear sight, it has been altered. The stock is excellent with a few minor dings and scratches here and there, most noticeable on the bottom edge of the butt stock. I recently picked up an M1 Carbine, manufactered by Inland MFG DIV/ General Motors. Ordnance had left off with serial number blocks assigned during WWII. Documents found in the past have identified several prime contractors who assigned subsets of their serial numbers to their subcontractor(s). Saginaw receivers with Saginaw serial numbers have been reported with S'G' markings. Ordnance also inspected For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. The carbines used for this purpose were not from inventory submitted to or accepted by the government. Inland ManufacturingEngineering & Presentation Gift Serial Numbers(not government issue). To get better and faster responses and opinions. You certain the receiver is S'G'? stock was thickened below the slide earning this stock the nickname of the "M2 Pot Belly stock". Markings:There is no visible import mark. Top: M1 stock with no cutout for selector switchBottom: Cutout for M2 selector switch inside the left side of the stock. All Rights Reserved. It is important to remember that the amount of wear on all components, wood and metal, should be consistent. Front sight marked with N. Military Crossed Cannons Cartouche on right mid stock face. Stock Configuration & Condition:The two piece hardwood stock has a pistol grip, Type IA barrel band with sling loop, sling well, sling pass through, and metal buttplate. It has a receiver stamped SG on the left front side, both were divisions of General Motors though. or may have other markings. When did they change for from SG to S'G' markings? There is minor wear concentrated around the high edges of the receiver. There is a difference. Saginaw took over production in Grand Rapids and marked the facilities M1 Carbines SG to differentiate them from the ones produced at the original Saginaw plant. Parkerizing found on such parts is clear evidence that the weapon is not all original. I'll give you $150.00 for it so you can double your return. The M2 stocks were often used as replacement stocks for the M1's. The Type IA barrel band is marked KV-SG which is a Saginaw SG mark (page 59). Yes this is correct 100% stock even with rebuild mark is about 2-300, https://app.photobucket.com/u/SupraR0-39ecec2fbcbc. fire carbines like the M2's. The barrel shows scrapes & small scratches as well as discoloration from oxidation and from the cold blue. GENERAL MOTORS 12-43. Inland later decided to present carbines as gifts to Inland employees, Color can sometimes have a grey, purple, or reddish cast. The 15 round magazine is not available to residents of California or any other state with magazine capacity restrictions. My Saginaw serial 332xxxx also doesn't have any dots, just SAGINAW SG. It is in about Good condition. Saginaw or Saginaw'. Free shipping for many products! Make:Saginaw SG. Some of these blocks were split up and used before or after other blocks. The bore is mint. In all, more than 6.5 million M1 Carbines were produced between September 1941 and August 1945, making it one of the most prolific arms of World War II. How long ago? As solutions to old problems were learned, some of the same There is insufficient data to determine if every serial number between the lows and highs was duplicated or if it was random. In 1942 the Ordinance District requested of General Motors Saginaw Steering Gear Division take over the M1 carbine production assigned to Irwin-Pedersen in Grand Rapids. It's the first I've seen. A circled P in san serif within a 1/2 inch diameter circle stamped in the bottom of the handgrip (above left) was sometimes used as a proof mark at several prime contractor facilities to indicate a completed carbine They made 7 of the parts including receivers, but no barrels, between May of '43 and Jan., of '44. Underwood and other manufacturers suppliedIrwin-Pedersenwith barrels to assemble M1 Carbines with at theIrwin-Pedersenfactory. It is this These stamps were commercially manufactured for use on the designated it as a replacement. Copyright 2012-document.write(new Date().getFullYear()) Glad to hear it is staying with your family and hopefully they too will remain shark-free! The buttplate shows light scrapes & some discoloration along the edge. I can't find out who made it. I do know it is a really nice M1 and I would not part with it. Click Here to view our Gunbroker page! To provide the best experiences, we use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information. The new serial number was hand stamped on top of the receiver behind the rear sight, in the vicinity of the prior serial number. Both were Divisions of General Motors but were located in different cities. To provide the best experiences, we use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information. The desirable and hard to find original M1A1 folding stock paratrooper carbines are particularly prone to faking and the above books should be consulted before any purchase of such a carbine is consummated. Rebuild marks are indicative of the carbine having been inspected by a stateside U.S. This was not a requirement and it's use or absence varied with location and time. Occasionally the Ordnance rebuild mark was placed on the right side of the stock. due to a lack of original documentation. Therefore, if any other carbine has this type of barrel band, it is not all original. It will add to your WWII collection. 12/1/21 - This is a very nice example of a Saginaw M1 Carbine issued to the US military between May 1943 - January 1944. numbers (i.e. Ordnance depots outside the continental U.S. and foreign facilities contracted by U.S. If you just purchased it you know the "value", if acquired some other way a picture would be necessary to give you a good idea. The right side of the receiver shows some thinning from cycling. two Ordnance rebuild P's. Simi Valley, CA 93065. PA 19301, SOLD - Sauer M30 Luftwaffe Survival Drilling - Capture Papers, SOLD - 1939 Mauser Banner Police Luger Rig - 2 Matching Magazines, Signed - Limited Edition Broomhandle Pistol Book 1 of 100, SOLD - 1908 DWM "Bulgarian Contract" Luger Pistol, SOLD - Early Production "Gas Trap" Garand, M-1, SOLD - SS Contract SS PPK - K Under -Matching Magazine. organized, dont tell you a lot about what youre buying, and leave you on your When the adjustable sights are removed and replaced by the correct vintage L type sight, these punch marks are often apparent and reveal the fact that a later sight was installed at one time. Is any of this "original" or a product of a couple rebuilds? Some manufacturers used more than one Unfortunately, after the weapon has changed hands one or two times, this knowledge is often lost forever, so any carbine seen today that is purported to be all original must be scrutinized very closely. Stay in the know. Simi Valley, CA 93065. The receiver is stamped SAGINAW SG with no dots or other markings between the letters. Model: M1 Carbine Serial Number: 1767065 Year of Manufacture: 1942 to 1944. However, if a carbine has all of the above parts (T4 barrel band, rotary safety, adjustable sight, parkerized bolt, etc.) Saginaw Steering Gear Division of General Motors Grand Rapids. Others merely fill the holes with glue of some similar substance and paint the area in an attempt to hide these marks. Overall, the gun is in nice condition. Location: Upwind of the Giant Plaster Lemon. Early Swivels: Unmarked Late Swivels: Marked "UI" "U" -Winchester: Didn't mark them. Not consenting or withdrawing consent, may adversely affect certain features and functions. Thicker wood along the right side adjacent the slide (bottom). The Carbine Collectors Club. Forgeries are a serious concern for collectors. I've spent the day going over my Inland. IP used some Rockola wood at their start up. 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