Saginaw S.G. M1 Carbine .30 Carbine, WWII, 18" Barrel, Low-Wood Stock, Two-Rivet Handguard
WWII-era M1 Carbine manufactured by Saginaw Steering Gear (General Motors) in Saginaw, Michigan. This Saginaw S.G. example falls within the maker's documented serial block and retains hallmark features collectors look for, including a low-wood stock with oval sling/oiler cut, two-rivet handguard, and a narrow barrel band. The receiver ring is marked "U.S. CARBINE / CAL.
30 M1."
Chambered in .30 Carbine with an 18" barrel, this semi-automatic, gas-operated (short-stroke piston) carbine uses iron sights with a wing-protected front blade and an adjustable aperture rear with windage knob. It has a smooth pistol grip, a checkered steel buttplate, and a length of pull of 13.1". Capacity is 15+1.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The wood stock shows minor handling marks consistent with age.
What’s Included
- 1x 15-round steel magazine (straight-bodied)
Manufactured by Saginaw Steering Gear (General Motors) in Saginaw, MI, this rifle represents a WWII-production Saginaw S.G. carbine from the 1943–1944 period. Its receiver ring carries the standard "U.S. CARBINE / CAL. 30 M1" marking, and the carbine falls within Saginaw S.G.'s documented serial block.
The stock and handguard configuration align with wartime Saginaw features: a low-wood stock with an oval sling/oiler cut, a smooth pistol grip, and a checkered steel buttplate, paired with a two-rivet wood handguard. The carbine also has the narrow barrel band without a bayonet lug.
Functional details include a semi-automatic, gas-operated (short-stroke piston) system, an 18" barrel, and a 15+1 capacity in .30 Carbine. Sighting is provided by iron sights: a wing-protected blade front sight pinned to the barrel and an adjustable aperture rear sight with a windage knob.
Built on a steel receiver with wood furniture, the carbine has a 13.1" length of pull. It comes with a straight-bodied 15-round steel magazine as listed.