I see a nice WRA stock, IP or SG trigger, stamped triggerhousing 4,2 refinished NPM, undated IBM bbl., with who knows what mixed parts. Out of goverment storage after going through clean and repair after WW11. I have early memories of going to shoot that gun with him and am proud to shoot it in some of our local carbine matches. He acquired the gun some time in the 1960s because he had carried one in the war. If the rifle has sentimental value to you keep it cherish it and shoot it I have an NPM carbine that belonged to my grandfather who was a Seabee in WWII. In the end, the CMP was selling barrelled receivers and bolt-less versions which also drove the demand for correct parts to finish those weapons.Īt least 2 sources I have state that NPM used some IBM barrels (is there a date on the barrel) so it may be correct for the receiver. Higher end collector models were always high and continue to be so.

If you buy a cheap birch M2 stock and sell the WRA stock I think you could see 700 easy (500 for Carbine and 200 for the stock).

I have not seen a good condition USGI Carbine sell for less than 500 in years. The refinish does hurt but I would not be surprised if you could get between 200 and 300 for the stock set. Maybe 100k of these were made and most will have had the wood removed (becoming low wood). The stock, even though refinished, is an early I-cut, high wood Winchester (markings that dont appear to be restruck) with the possibly matching 2 rivet handguard. These were made by stamping thin plates of steel in the right shape then sandwiching them together and brazing them. By the way, you inserted an extra set of xs - indicating that your carbine is in the four BILLION range.

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