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LOT 1307
Scarce Early World War II
Production Inland M1A1 Paratrooper Semi-Automatic
Carbine with Jump Case - Serial no. 91068, 30 Carbine cal., 18 inch round bbl.,
parkerized/Du-Lite finish, walnut stock. This early production Inland M1A1 Carbine, serial
number 91068, is part of the first grouping of 70,000 M1A1s manufactured by Inland between late October 1942 to December 1943,
with serial numbers found between approximately 65000-4950000, per the chart on page 709 of the book “Comprehensive Guide to the
M1 Carbine” by Roger C. Larson. Most of the early M1A1 Carbines were issued to the 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions, and few early production M1A1
Carbines survived in their original configuration like this example. This Inland M1A1 Carbine has all of the desirable early features including the high wood
stock stamped with an encircled “P” proof mark on the rear, early pattern handguard with wide sighting groove stamped with “IO” and the ordnance bomb
on the underside, barrel marked “INLAND MFG. DIV./GENERAL MOTORS/11-42” in three lines behind the rear sight, “N” front
sight, “S” L-flip rear sight, unmarked type I barrel band, “UP” sling swivel, “PI” operating rod, “INLAND” in a banner on the
right of the milled trigger housing, “HI” hammer, “RI” sear, unmarked checkered push button safety, “W-I” magazine release
with serrated face, Du-Lite finish, receiver has the model designation on the chamber and “INLAND DIV./91068” on the heel,
the inside of the butt plate has the proper casting number and symbols, and the leather cheek pad cover is secured with
three hollow steel rivets. The carbine is complete with an “I.I.” marked Inland magazine, “I.I.” Inland oiler, tan canvas web
sling and a reproduction U.S. canvas paratrooper jump case.
CONDITION: Very fine. The barrel, receiver and trigger guard retain 70% of the faded original parkerized and Du-Lite finish,
the flat bolt has 90% of the original blue, and the receiver and barrel markings are sharp. The wire buttstock has most of
the original parkerized finish with the balance fading to a brown patina, and the leather cheek piece is fine. The stock and
handguard are fine with moderate handling wear, scattered dents and handling marks, the proof mark on the end of the stock is faint, and the markings on the bottom of the pistol grip have been
worn away by the wire buttstock. Mechanically excellent. This is a fine example of a scarce original early production M1A1 Carbine Paratrooper.
Estimate: 6,000 - 9,000
LOT 1306
Exceptional World War I U.S. Winchester
Model 1897 Trench Shotgun with Bayonet - Serial no.
E680837, 12 gauge, 20 1/2 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock.
Manufactured in 1918, this exceptional Winchester Model 1897 trench shotgun
falls into the approximate known prime serial range E613000-E705000 of World War I era
military issued shotguns, per page 50 of “Combat Shotguns” (2007) by Bruce Canfield. The Winchester 1897 was one of John Browning’s many
contributions to American sporting and combat arms, and in both the “trench” and “riot” configurations performed fine service for military
and law enforcement users, seeing action as early as 1899 in the Philippines, and earning particular fame in World War I and World War II for
it’s potent close range firepower. Single bead sight on the bayonet lug, with a six-hole heat shield over the barrel, cylinder choke, and a 2 3/4
inch chamber. “U.S.” above a flaming bomb stamped on the right of the receiver ahead of the chamber. Fitted with an 18-groove forearm and a
smooth pistol grip stock with a checkered Winchester buttplate. Includes a period leather sling and a Winchester M1917 bayonet with green leather scabbard.
Length of pull 13 1/2 inches.
CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 85% plus bright original blue finish, extensive scattered flecks of pitting visible on the receiver, and mild handling evidence. The stock has a chip at the heel,
otherwise, the wood is very fine with minor scratches. Mechanically excellent. Refinished bayonet is fine, scabbard is very good. One would have to look a long time to find a World War I 1897 trench shotgun as fine as this example!
Provenance: The George Moller Collection; Private Collection.
Estimate: 13,000 - 20,000
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