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LOT 3323
Desirable World War II Inland T-3 Semi-Automatic Carbine with M2 Infrared Sniper Scope and Power Supply Box - Serial no. 00342, 30 Carbine cal., 18 inch round bbl., parkerized finish, walnut stock. This is an example of a World War II T-3 Carbine that was manufactured by the Inland Division of General Motors Corporation. This is one of approximately 2,000 to 3,000 T-3 carbines manufactured, in their own serial number range, in early/mid 1944 specifically for use with these early infrared sniper scopes. Very few surviving examples of T-3 carbines are known today, as 99% of these T-3 carbines were demilitarized after World War II and replaced by the M3 infrared sniper scope conversion package for use with a standard M1 carbine that uses a separate mounting bar fitted to the top of a standard receiver, whereas the T-3 carbine is only capable of being used with the earlier model of infrared scope as seen on this rare example offered. In response to Allied troops undergoing surprise night attacks from the Japanese throughout the war, approximately 200 T-3 carbines equipped with the M2 infrared scope were employed overseas to see active combat in the later Pacific campaigns of World War II, and are known to have inflicted a massive amount of casualties against the Japanese troops during the night; considered to be the first successful combat use of night vision, and a massive evolutionary leap in small arms that laid the groundwork for modern day military sniper systems. The M2 infrared sniper scope mounts on top of the integral receiver base of the T-3 carbine, with the large infrared emitter lens mounted underneath forend of the stock ahead of a pistol grip with a trigger switch. The right side of the integral receiver scope mount is marked “U.S. CARBINE/CAL. 30 T3” with the heel of the receiver marked “INLAND DIV./00342”. “3-43” dated Inland barrel, “KI” marked Type III barrel band with bayonet lug, “P-I” slide, Type III parkerized round bolt, Inland milled trigger guard, “E.I” magazine catch with “M” marked face, unmarked push button safety, and “SEY” thirty-round M2 magazine. “IO” four-rivet handguard and T-3 stock with the large flat belly front bulbous forend which is fitted with the M2 infrared emitter lens and pistol grip. The included M2 infrared scope system is a genuine World War II version complete with the heavy power cable, power supply box, along with the front infrared emitter and pistol grip. Also includes an M3 clamp-on flash hider, olive drab green canvas sling and oiler. CONDITION: Very fine, retains 95% professionally restored parkerized finish with some light cycling wear. Stock is excellent with some light handling marks and defined edges. Mechanically excellent. Scope is very fine with some light scratches. Scope and infrared system untested. As solid representative example of a rare World War II T-3 carbine equipped with its night vision setup, this would make an excellent addition to any U.S. Military arms collection! Provenance: The Steven Preston Military Collection. Estimate: 8,500 - 13,000
LOT 3324
Very Scarce Vietnam Era U.S. Marked Winchester Model 1200 Trench Style Slide Action Shotgun - Serial no. 480402, 12 gauge, 20 inch
round bbl., parkerized finish, walnut stock. These were the standard commercial Winchester Model 1200 shotguns produced during the late 1960s and early-mid 1970s
that were purchased and adapted for the military by adding a bayonet lug/heat shield to the barrel and U.S. marked. By the time most of these were delivered to the U.S. Military, the
Vietnam War was nearing its end and very few are believed to have made it overseas to Southeast Asia. Some of these remained in service and saw use in Grenada, Panama, the Persian Gulf, Somalia,
Iraq and Afghanistan. Most were destroyed after their service, lending to their scarcity today, with sparse government records of contract deliveries. The barrel is equipped with a six hole pattern heat shield with the bayonet
lug attachment on the front end that is secured to the barrel with three screws. The bayonet lug on this shotgun is sized for the M1917 bayonet, which remained in service through the time this gun would have been in use. The barrel is marked as cylinder choke and a 2 3/4 inch chamber, with “U.S.” above the standard markings, and the alloy frame is marked “U.S.” on the underside below the serial number. Fitted with an extended forearm and pistol grip stock with a Boyd branded hard rubber buttplate. 14 inch length of pull. Includes a canvas sling. Winchester Model 1200 trench and riot shotguns as well as similar examples are pictured on pages 177-180 of “Complete Guide to United States Military Combat Shotguns” by Bruce Canfield.
CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 90% plus arsenal parkerized finish with some scattered light handling marks, bright edge wear on the receiver, some areas of blue/black anodized finish showing underneath on the trigger guard and loading gate. Wood is also very fine with some scattered light scratches and handling marks on the forearm, a hairline crack on the left rear of the forearm, and crisp defined edges. Mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Steven Preston Military Collection.
Estimate: 4,500 - 6,500
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