National Postal Meter M1 Carbine | D4 Guns The markings are German post Cold War. I bought a couple of NIW "UI" and "B in a circle" mags from a local dealer for $15 apiece. A U.S. National Postal Meter M1 is in the Feb. 16-18 Sporting and Collector Auction. The most prominent marks are on the right side of the grip. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. The bore shows an M.E. Simi Valley, CA 93065. You have a beautiful NPM and thank you so much for posting to help educate us new guys. The remainder of the metal shows scuffs and light handling marks. The M1 Carbine was widely issued to U.S. Military Forces which numbered over 16 million during WWII. Section 501(a) U.S. Code), 1.4 NPM Front sight example 1 (Courtesy of Marcus Rust), 1.4 NPM Front sight example 2 (Courtesy of Marcus Rust), 1.4 NPM Front sight example 3 (Courtesy of Marcus Rust). These marks are commonly referred to as proof marks. Manufacturer: National Postal Meter. Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 85% of its metal finish. However, RST 106 on large potato leaved types did well when grown in grow bags. The front sight is marked SN which is an NPM mark (page 56). Companies with no gun-making experience were called upon for production. Love these early carbines. The company reached its maximum production level of 45,500 carbines per month in December, 1943. Lot # 677: Plainfield Machine Co. M1 Semi-Automatic Carbine. National postal meter with A lot of markings. From extreme weather events such as droughts, floods, and wildfires to the melting of polar ice caps and rising sea levels, it's clear that our planet is in trouble. They did well in a rain test and didnt freeze. The National Postal Meter carbine stood up to rain better than any other companys carbine tested up to that time. 7 day inspection period on all website purchases. Proof test ammo is hotter than regular ammo. The right side of the barrel is marked with a flaming bomb above the gas piston. The magazine is not available to residents of California or any other jurisdiction with magazine capacity restrictions. The magazine is not available to residents of California or any state with magazine capacity restrictions. There are no specific dates for Union Switch & Signal receivers as their deliveries were late to NPM (page 29 of Scott Duffs book The M1 Carbine Owners Guide). Barrel is unmarked and stock shows no visible inspector's marks. 30 M1 on the front and NATIONAL / POSTAL METER / 4167300 on the rear. Copyright 2011-2023 All Rights Reserved. Box, Paperwork& Accessories: The rifle comes with a 15 round magazine. Union Switch & Signal (US&S) produced the receiver under contract for NPM. Any idea of the S/N or was it loose when acquired? A great report on a beautiful Carbine. The technical storage or access is required to create user profiles to send advertising, or to track the user on a website or across several websites for similar marketing purposes. M1 Carbine question on National Postal Meter value Sights / Optics:The front sight is a post set between two protective wings. 94 W. Cochran St., Suite B The U.S. military needed more than 1 million carbines by the end of 1943. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. When the war started, Rochester mobilized. But looks very nice. It also list Lyman and Super Metal Mfg. Theres little wonder that, Hugh Lowther, the fifth Earl of Lonsdale, squandered a massive fortune through his generosity and out-sized reputation as a womanizer, horseman, Sooner or later, everything old is new again, author Stephen King wrote in his 2005 crime thriller, The Colorado Kid. This sentiment certainly. The right lug of the bolt is marked AOB which is an IBM mark (page 36). It was not covered properly when the rifle was refinished. An article from the Rochester Democrat & Chronicle from January, 2018 noted women featured included a mother of six, one of whom served in the navy, a hairdresser, and a mother of three young children. Model: M1 Carbine Serial Number: 4346684 Year of Manufacture: Circa 1944. They happen after a government authority test fires a gun with ammunition designed to make sure the gun will pass a minimum set for a particular type of ammo. Ser. The inside of the operating slide is marked N 15 which is an NPM mark (page 65 & 66). The U.S. Army hadn't had a carbine in use in 44 years. I haven't been able to verify that claim looking online, so was . National Postal Meters carbines were made with parts mostly manufactured by other companies. Visit our website for new treasures daily. or Best Offer. The stock rates in about Very Good Plus overall condition. The Marlin barrel appears to be original. That said, their accuracy was satisfactory and endurance was excellent. If youre interested in a part of World War II history with a touch of homefront necessity, an M1 carbine made by a company that initially produced mailroom equipment is a good example of America flexing its industrial might.