Winchester M1 Carbine • Early 1942 Production • .30 Carbine Semi-Automatic
This Winchester M1 Carbine is an early-war example, built in September 1942 within the first million-gun block of Winchester production. Retaining its high-wood walnut stock, two-rivet handguard, and gray-green Parkerized finish, it combines original WWII configuration with very good overall condition—an appealing package for collectors seeking an authentic Winchester-marked carbine.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Good – Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Rifling: Good Rifling – Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
The stock shows scattered scratches and small surface blemishes consistent with service use, and the Parkerized finish exhibits minor edge wear.
What’s Included
- Winchester M1 Carbine
- 1× 15-round USGI-pattern steel magazine
Serial number 1068580 places this carbine within Winchester’s September 1942 production, a period prized for its early-war manufacturing nuances. Winchester was one of the few original contractors, and its carbines are sought after for their distinct receiver markings and production characteristics.
The carbine retains its high-wood walnut stock with an I-cut sling and oiler recess, coupled with a matching two-rivet walnut handguard—features found on early carbines before later cost-saving changes. The 13-inch length of pull and slim forend keep handling quick and familiar to shooters and collectors alike.
Metal parts wear the correct gray-green manganese Parkerizing, a finish typical of early Winchester output. The short-stroke gas piston system cycles the 15-round magazine smoothly, and the Type II adjustable rear sight offers precise windage and elevation adjustments over the original flip design.
Chambered in .30 Carbine, the 18-inch barrel provides the classic balance of compact length with effective ballistics. All visible components reflect period-correct machining and markings, underscoring this rifle’s value as a genuine WWII-era Winchester.