July 2021 Sealed Bid Auction : Sale S0721 Lot 3998
A .30 (M1 CARB) SEMI-AUTOMATIC RIFLE SIGNED INLAND DIVISION, MODEL MI CARBINE, serial no. 5243205,

Product Details

** A .30 (M1 CARB) SEMI-AUTOMATIC RIFLE SIGNED INLAND DIVISION, MODEL 'MI CARBINE', serial no. 5243205,

for 1944, 18in. nitro reproved (in 2021) barrel, protected blade fore-sight, adjustable peep rear-sight, round-top bolt, push-button safety, grey phosphate finish, low-wood walnut half-stock with oval-cut oiler recess, two-rivet handguard, type-2 barrel band, with a canvas sling, weight 5lb. 11oz.

Other Notes: Air drop to the Norwegian resistance in 1944/45
It was made June 1944

The drop was made in Numedal, south of Oslo, and
several places often high up in the terrain. During the
last 2 years in the WWII Norway received 70 of these Carbines.

** Please note this item is subject to 20% VAT on the hammer price.

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Estimate £300-500

S5 - Sold as a Section 5 Firearm under the 1968 Firearms Act.


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