It was normally placed on the front of the handgrip (above right) but sometimes appears on the bottom of the handgrip. This website uses cookies for functionality, analytics and advertising purposes as described in our. The stock was also replaced and has no proof markings. No import markings. Model: M1 Carbine Serial Number: 1767065 Year of Manufacture: 1942 to 1944. The barrel is marked "SAGINAW S.G. DIV. The bore shows an M.E. The hammer is marked SG which was used by Saginaw SG and Irwin-Pedersen (page 89). Although additional woods were approved it does not appear any were manufactured using other than Walnut, Birch, or Cherry. rebuilt from spare parts. As time goes on more and more carbines are having parts replaced. Most everything can be easily bought online these days. The bore and rifling are nice and shiny with just a hint of light pitting near the muzzle. Two of the most significant areas to observe are the barrel and rear sight base. your community AND if they have it in stock, you can pick your gun up This resulted in an unknown number of "presentation" carbines possibly having the same serial number as the earlier Engineering carbines. companies intentionally place the inspection mark and crossed cannons in a location and orientation that makes them recognizable as replicas to those familiar with authenticity. It appears the bridge may have been eliminated on type III stocks The carbines used for this purpose were not from inventory submitted to or accepted by the government. The stock shows several scrapes & scratches. Walnut, Birch, and Cherry stocks were placed in raw linseed oil for a period of time, for carbines having damaged or obliterated serial numbers. for you to submit by CLICKING HERE. The sling well is marked IR-IP which was used byIrwin-Pedersen and Saginaw SG(page 108 109). 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. customers to the absolute best of our abilities. 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. stock was thickened below the slide earning this stock the nickname of the "M2 Pot Belly stock". I shaped sling cut, High Wood covers slide Where the standard rear sight would be there is a pedestal, the top of which has been milled. The magazine release is not an SG part. M1 Carbine Saginaw Type 1A barrel band complete. Carbines have been, and still are, On the inside it has the longer barrel channel and thicker wood to strengthen the stock. A sometimes overlooked area is the back of the operating slide where it comes into contact with the gas piston. Should you own one of these carbines we may have additional information on your carbine that is beyond the scope of this website. Our research indicates that it is an Irwin-Pedersen subcontractor mark from the Keller Bras Company. The stamps used for the Caliber .30 Carbine stocks are also available. Contracts had a completion date but there was no requirement for completing one contract before starting another. Older Post The right side of the receiver and the bolt light thinning from cycling. Sapwood is pale yellow-gray to nearly white. Every week we put items for sale starting at $1 ! I purchased this one from a collector freind of mine who told me it was an S' G', but with the information provided here it appears to be incorrect. A full parts list with their markings is included in the photographs. due to a lack of original documentation. Ordnance depots outside the continental U.S. and foreign facilities contracted by U.S. 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. U.S. Four of the prime contractors did not have the ability Another word of caution is that brand new reproduction carbine stocks have been produced within the past couple of years. With World War 2 M1 sling. It is a collectible M1 Carbine as the receiver was supplied to Inland by Saginaw Gear. Serial Typically these punch marks are rather deep and readily apparent. then allowed to dry. The top front of the receiver is marked U.S. and appears to have come later. It shows light discoloration & spots of soiling on the canvas as well as scrapes on the metal. reconstruction of this history, we have a short survey on our forum (with instructions) The Type I rear sight is marked with a partial S on the left which is consistent with Saginaw SG and others (page 29). Also, any indention in the wood at the tip of the stock covered by the barrel band should be examined. My guess is that since the receiver has the SG on the left front, it's probably a Saginaw-Saginaw and not a Saginaw-Grand Rapids (IP). The markings on the The top of the barrel is marked UNDERWOOD / 9 43 and P. Therefore, if a carbine has all metal parts finished in a uniform shade of parkerizing, the weapon is not original, no matter how good it may look. I have a Saginaw M1 Carbine. receivers were brought back online and completed (i.e. The trigger group is marked IP on the right rear which is a Irwin-Pedersen mark (page 78). The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes. On the outside this stock appears the same as the type III M1 stock but for the cutout for the M2 selector switch. The muzzle gauges 2.5. Copyright 2011-2023 All Rights Reserved. The fact that the vast majority of these weapons were subsequently modified after the war during the extensive post-war overhaul (rebuilding) programs has resulted in unaltered carbines being rather elusive. A M1 with high wood is going to bring a high price. had passed inspection. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements. departments within Inland over the years of production. on the right. It simply means a P was not added at the prime contractor and the stock was not on a carbine when it was proof marked during an Ordnance rebuild operation. The Type IA barrel band is marked UP which was used by Irwin-Pedersen and Saginaw SG (page 59). Saginaw Carbines made in the Grand Rapids, Michigan factory are marked SG . No one, so far, at CMP has ID'ed it yet. The ebb and flow of mass production created parts surpluses and shortages for all the prime contractors, barrels included. After WWII many stocks & handguards did not have a manufacturers mark. If these are stamped with bogus, but seemingly proper markings, such stocks could appear to be highly desirable mint original stocks. My Saginaw serial 332xxxx also doesn't have any dots, just SAGINAW SG. 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 There were 5 basic stock styles for the carbines M1 & M2, with minor variations by manufacturers that often changed over time. It's listed with Inland. Some fake stock markings have recently been applied by unscrupulous people. 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. Generally speaking, there is nothing wrong with a competently restored carbine, Probably the quickest way to determine if a carbine remains in its as issued World War II configuration is to examine a few key parts. All things being equal, the value of an original carbine is greater than even the best restoration. annual growth rings, giving Birch a somewhat dull, uniform appearance. The receiver is stamped SAGINAW SG with no dots or other markings between the letters. Location: The People's Glorious Republik of Southern Kalifornistan. Serial number blocks were assigned by the Ordnance Department on an as needed basis, generally in response to the awarding of a contract to a given manufacturer. The M1 Carbine contributed greatly to U.S. efforts during WWII. The receiver is marked SG under the wood and uses a wide locking tang. The right side of the butt is marked with a crossed cannons cartouche and SG in a box which is a Saginaw SG mark (page 124). 217: M1 Carbine Barrel Band Type 3 (Bayonet lug)Used G.I. 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). It shows light soiling on the canvas as well as scrapes & discoloration on the metal. Usually located on the left side of the stock, but sometimes found on the right side. But for some reason, buying a gun online can Saginaw Carbines made in the Grand Rapids, Michigan factory are marked SG . organized, dont tell you a lot about what youre buying, and leave you on your These receivers may not have had serial numbers when provided to Grand Rapids. I've got one with (JJ) in a circle , on the flipper, on a Winchester. We'rebringing a level of Here is one for you. Box, Paperwork & Accessories:The rifle has a canvas sling attached. There is no erosion. Mechanics:The action functions correctly. This rifle is a must have for any WW2 or vintage collector. Refer to the page on Post World War II Activities for a list of the markings and further information. The receiver, bolt, and trigger group have been refinished. Oval sling cut, High Wood covers slide 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. This is not to imply thatonlythese parts are important as every component should be closely scrutinized. There was no requirement as to using the serial numbers in order. during the time the carbines were manufactured. To provide the best experiences, we use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information. 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. Ser. All original WWII carbine bolts are believed to have been blued. Inland receivers initially rejected because of an off spec deep hole drilled for the recoil spring and guide, later recovered and altered to use a detachable main spring housing). 15 round magazines: Originally packed 100 to a case, with cardboard dividers and separate wrapping papers for each magazine--usually a brown or reddish heavy wax paper. Most of the markings are deep. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements. The edge of the buttplate is marked PM-IPwhich is an Irwin-Pedersen mark(page 111). The only firms that made their own barrels were Inland, Winchester, Underwood, Rock Ola and IBM. Forgeries are a serious concern for collectors. If a stock has the longer barrel channel and thicker wood but is absent the cutout for the 94 W. Cochran St., Suite B Most WWII carbines had hand guards with two rivets rather than the four rivet hand guards found on later production carbines and many rebuilds. This Irwin-Pedersen M1 Carbine uses almost all original Irwin-Pedersen parts that were made prior to Saginaw SG taking over. The practice of restoring the overhauled carbines by replacing later and/or non-original parts is a widespread practice among many collectors today. To get better and faster responses and opinions. SG on left side of some receivers, not all. We hope to raise awareness and understanding for the collector community, as well as encourage new collectors to join the hobby. Which Saginaw? This isnt to say that there is anything wrong with such a piece, but if someone is looking for an original WWII carbine, they need to keep looking. been observed but are uncommon. Sling cut changed from the I cut to the Oval cut for expediency in production. Photograph has been reversed to show the appearance of markings that would be produced by the fake stamps. Read about the Saginaw (S.G.) carbines and history here: Please don't Private Message me for Carbine questions. Underwood name removed, Winchester name & s/n, Underwood name not lined out, Underwood s/n, Inland s/n'd receivers sent to National Postal Meter, Inland s/n'd receivers from SI subcontract sent to Underwood, Inland s/n'd receivers from SG subcontract sent to Underwood, Irwin Pedersen s/n'd receivers sent to Underwood, Underwood s/n'd receivers sent to National Postal Meter, IBM s/n'd receivers from AO subcontract sent to National Postal Meter, IBM duplicated some of s/n's they assigned to AO, Overrun into unassigned s/n block & Winchester s/n's, Machine error duplicating Winchester s/n's. The rear sight is at the front end of the receiver; it It makes a difference. During WWII the only stocks made with Birch were made by Sprague & Carleton Co. of Keene, NH for IBM (SC-B). Serial numbered receivers that failed to pass inspection were set aside as rejects if the defect(s) could not be brought up to minimum standards. Year of Manufacture:1942 to 1944. generous return policy, and handle everything you dont have to go back to Alcohol, Tobbaco and Firearms should be a convenience store, not a government agency. Make: Saginaw SG. 317XXXX. The letter X preceding the serial number The stocks were also stamped with code markings which are normally found inside of the sling recess on the left side. It is in about Very Good Plus to Fine condition. Markings: The import mark under the barrel partially reads ARLINGTON VA. Ordnance had left off with serial number blocks assigned during WWII. s/n's intermixed w/IBM s/n's (also see Table E & F). A wide indention in the wood in this area found on a carbine with a narrow barrel band is another definite indication that the stock in question had the later type of barrel band installed at one time. Many of the marks have damaged small portions of the surface wood. Saginaw SG took over the Irwin-Pedersen facility in April of 1943 and produced M1 Carbines using Irwin-Pedersen and Saginaw SG parts. When the narrow L type non-adjustable rear sights were replaced by the adjustable variety during overhaul, the later types were generally staked into place by punch pricks on both sides of the sight base. 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. The bottom of the grip is marked with a circled P proof. These sold for around $1.00 to $1.75 retail (new in wrapper) before the U.S. (September, 1994) magazine ban, and even less by the case. No specific manufacture dates are listed due to a number of reasons explained on pages 24 to 26 of Scott Duffs book, The M1 Carbine Owners Guide. After the Irwin-Pedersen was canceled. It's an S'G' not an S.G. The two most common types of wood used for caliber .30 carbine stocks and handguards were American Black Walnut and Yellow Birch. The new serial number was hand stamped on top of the receiver behind the rear sight, in the vicinity of the prior serial number. After WWII it was not uncommon for M1 Carbines to be converted to select During the first half of production the barrels were often mounted on a receiver within 1-2 months of when the barrel was made. receiver. 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 I'm guessing this indicates a Springfield Armory rebuild. It looks good and has a strong bright bore. The barrel has been treated with cold blue. And our On the other hand, as an old-time collector once said, Its not the fakes I spot that bother me, its the ones I dont. A few of the manufacturers used subcontractors to manufacture their receivers. Get a heads up on all of our Sales, Promotions, and news updates (about 1 email per month). Ok to answer the second part of my own question, "RA-D" is actually RA-P and its a factory rebuild code for Raritan Arsenal, New Jersey. This bridge was eliminated with all M2 stocks and removed from earlier stocks later converted There is also on the left side of the stock just aft the trigger guard, a square cartouche stamp with S.A. inside the square and a C stamped inside the square below the S.A. Among the most sought after U.S. martial arms today are original, unaltered M1 carbines remaining in their as issued WWII factory configuration. own to figure out what you want. C+B I.I.P. 3?7XXXX ? 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. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good Plus condition. and refurbished carbines and were not permitted to use rebuild marks. barrel channel (top) It is a rare M1 Carbine that is 1 part short of being all matching. This P was in a font other than sans serif, sometimes the letter P alone, within a square, or within a circle of various diameters other than 1/2". and is not a very late production Inland or Winchester, one may rest assured that the piece is a post-war rebuild or has been assembled from parts. Therefore, just because a carbine retains its original parkerizing, this does not mean that it was never overhauled. / 44. 4 1/16" (approx.) At Guns.com, if an FFL is Yellow Birch heartwood tends to be a light reddish brown, with nearly white sapwood. Black cherry was approved and saw very limited use. A little history of Saginaw (S'G') and its carbines. The bore shows an M.E. Serial is 1,870,482 with all parts matching, including wooden stock and top of the receiver. 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. They are a specialty that Product Information & Specs. S-C [stamped sideways] O-S [in curved type] SI SL [circled] Model: M1 Carbine. The Carbine Collectors Club. Irwin-Pederson M1 Carbines are RARE. The technical storage or access is required to create user profiles to send advertising, or to track the user on a website or across several websites for similar marketing purposes. Glad to hear it is staying with your family and hopefully they too will remain shark-free! The Type IA barrel band is marked KV-SG which is a Saginaw SG mark (page 59). The technical storage or access is required to create user profiles to send advertising, or to track the user on a website or across several websites for similar marketing purposes. Markings per component: -Barrel Bands -Type 1 (Early Narrow Band) -Inland: Marked "UI" "U" Or unmarked. It has seen some use but most of the markings are in great shape. How much is a CMP Garand worth? A M1 GARAND rifle is currently worth an average price of $2,024.47 new and $1,615.82 used . How much is an M1 Garand in 2020? M1C Garand Sniper Model I have a Saginaw SG 3.22 million range. There are four basic types of markings which may or may not be found on the U.S. Carbine stocks. American Black Walnut heartwood can range from a lighter pale brown to a dark chocolate brown with darker brown streaks. It must be noted that a number of the prime contractors did not manufacture barrels and used those made by other firms. It has a high wood stock and the serial number is in the 3.3 mils. They didn't come any other way--period. Excellent overall condition. Without a subpoena, voluntary compliance on the part of your Internet Service Provider, or additional records from a third party, information stored or retrieved for this purpose alone cannot usually be used to identify you. If you own one of these carbines and would like to assist with the There is a light import mark on the right side of the barrel. This change was not implemented in conjunction with the longer barrel channel GENERAL MOTORS" It has been fitted with the adjustable sight, type 3 barrel band, and rotary safety sometime in This was not a requirement and it's use or absence varied with location and time. Bolt is parkerized. 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. 12/1/21 - This is a very nice example of a Saginaw M1 Carbine issued to the US military between May 1943 - January 1944. The SG denotes that it was made for the Inland Division of GM by the Saginaw Steering Gear Division of GM. I've spent the day going over my Inland. Stay in the know. A few manufacturers used some serial number blocks out of order. Post WWII, the Office of the Chief of Ordnance (OCO) assigned replacement numbers to armories, arsenals, and depots They made 7 of the parts including receivers, but no barrels, between May of '43 and Jan., of '44. Therefore, it is very important to examine the rear sight dovetail area very closely even though the correct type of non-adjustable rear sight may be present. We got our hands on one of the original MCXs for some testing. 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