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LOT 3393
Desirable and Exceptional War II U.S. Inlaid
M1 Semi-Automatic Carbine - Serial no. 3062768, 30 M1 Carbine cal., 18 inch round
bbl., parkerized finish, walnut stock. This is an exceptional original example of a mid-WWII US military M1
Carbine that was manufactured by the Inland Division of General Motors Corp. This carbine was produced in
Dec 1943 and it has the correct wartime features. The front and rear of the receiver has the standard “US CARBINE/CAL. 30 M1” and
“INLAND DIV.” over the serial number. The barrel is correctly marked “INLAND MFG DIV/GENERAL MOTORS/12-43” with the long skirt, with the front
sight stamped with a “N” on the back side behind the blade. It has the correct early features such as the type two barrel band without the bayonet
lug, two position flip rear sight marked with an “S” on the side, flat blued bolt marked “A.I. 3.” on the side of the lug, a correct “PI” marked operating slide,
with the second pattern trigger guard with the sideways “INLAND” marking. It has the unmarked push button safety and the smooth face magazine catch release, marked “EI” with no extra catch
on the end and a “H.I.” marked hammer. It is fitted with a high wood, stock with an oval cutout with a type two, shallow groove, two rivet handguard. Both are “IO” stamped. The stock also has a cross cannon cartouche
on the right side with a circled “P” proof on the flat of the pistol grip. It comes with a WWII light green canvas sling and “U” marked magazine.
CONDITION: Excellent with 98% of the original parkerized finish overall showing no wear on the metal parts. The stock and handguard are also both excellent with clear sharp proofs. Mechanically excellent. If you are looking for an exceptional original mid-WWII Inland carbine that looks perfect, this is the one!
Estimate: 4,500 - 6,500
LOT 3394
Excellent and Scarce Harrington & Richardson Reising Model 60 Semi-Automatic Carbine - Serial no. 1069, 45 ACP cal., 18 inch round bbl., parkerized finish, walnut stock. This is an excellent example of a scarce semi-Automatic version of the Reising sub-machine gun. The
H&R Reising Model 60 semi-automatic carbine has a 18 inch round barrel, adjustable ramp rear sight and is fitted with a 20-round magazine. The walnut stock has grasping grooves and sling swivels. The top of the receiver is marked “MODEL 60 -H&R REISING-CAL.45/HARRINGTON AND RICHARDSON ARMS CO./WORCHESTER, MASS. U.S.A. PAT. PENDING” in three lines. The front of the magazine is marked “H&R REISING/ MODEL 50 - CAL. 45 MAGAZINE” in two lines above the H&R name and address. Although nearly identical to the Reising sub-machine gun utilized by the Marine Corps during the Guadalcanal Campaign, the Reising Model 60 was not used by the military and was manufactured as a weapon for police and security guard use from 1944-46.
CONDITION: Excellent. 99% original gray/green parkerized finish remains with mostly light handling marks and some mild discoloration from storage grease. The stock is also excellent with just a few small dings. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 4,000 - 6,000
LOT 3395
Excellent Vietnam Era U.S. Marked Ithaca Model
37 Slide Action Riot Shotgun, “S” Prefix - Serial no.
S23307, 12 gauge, 20 inch round bbl., parkerized finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in the 1960s, the “S” prefix Ithaca Model
37 shotguns were intended to supplement the U.S. government’s then-dwindling stockpile of World War II surplus riot and trench shotguns,
which were in high demand in the jungles of Vietnam. Single brass bead sight, with “FULL” choke marking. “P” stamps are present on top of the
chamber and receiver, with matching serial numbers marked on the barrel and front surface of the receiver, and “U.S.” marked on the right side of the receiver.
16-groove forearm and smooth pistol grip stock with serrated plastic buttplate. 14 inch length of pull.
CONDITION: Excellent, retains 98% plus original matte gray parkerized finish with light cycling wear on the magazine tube and a few scratches visible on top of the barrel and receiver. Wood is also excellent with sharp distinct edges, a few minor handling marks, and crisp grasping grooves in the forearm. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 4,000 - 6,000
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