Saginaw Steering Gear M1 Carbine .30 Carbine, WWII Era, Mixed Finish (Parkerized Receiver; In-the-White Barrel/Front Sight), Low-Wood Stock, 18 in Barrel
This WWII-era M1 Carbine was manufactured by Saginaw Steering Gear in Saginaw, Michigan and falls within the S.G. 3.25–3.65 million serial block, placing it circa 1943–1944. It features the classic low-wood stock with oval sling/oiler cut, a two-rivet handguard, and a stamped adjustable I.R.CO. rear sight. The receiver is marked "U.S.
CARBINE / CAL. .30 M1," and the rifle exhibits a mixed finish: the receiver and many small parts are parkerized, while the barrel and front sight are in-the-white (stripped/worn). An included 30-round magazine complements the standard 18-inch barrel and short-stroke gas system.
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: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Wear is consistent with military surplus use. There is a crack behind the rear tang of the action.
What's Included
- Saginaw Steering Gear M1 Carbine rifle
- 1x 30-round steel M1 Carbine magazine (maker markings not visible)
Made by Saginaw Steering Gear during WWII, this carbine reflects mid-war configuration details associated with S.G. production. The receiver marking "U.S. CARBINE / CAL. .30 M1" is present, and the rifle sits in the S.G.
3.25–3.65 million serial range tied to 1943–1944 manufacture in the United States.
The hardwood furniture follows the low-wood pattern with an oval sling/oiler cut, paired with a two-rivet hardwood handguard. A stamped checkered buttplate and a 13.25-inch length of pull round out the stock setup.
Sighting equipment includes a front blade with protective ears and a stamped adjustable I.R.CO. aperture rear sight (marked I.R.CO. 7160060) with windage adjustment. The carbine also has a non-lug barrel band with an integral sling loop.