WW2 QUALITY HARDWARE M1 CARBINE.

Cal. 30 Carb. S# 4717068. Bbl. 18" Inland 2-44 dated. Blade front sight with protective ears. Milled adjustable rear sight marked "PI". Parts are of mixed USGI mfr. with unmarked rotating safety & round bolt marked "U". Arsenal reparkerized finish. AMCO type 3 bbl. band that is missing its screw. M2 style stock with left side sling provisions, four-rivet handguard & canvas sling. Right side of stock has added "SAFE" & "FIRE" markings. MAGS: none present. CONDITION: refinished stock shows some dings & handling marks. Metal retains 85% arsenal reparkerized finish with some finished over pitting, scattered thinning, edge wear & fading. Bolt does not lock back when hold-open is engaged but action is otherwise functional when hand cycled. Bright near excellent bore. PROVENANCE: From the Lifetime Collection of Malcolm Zickler, Ret. USAF Lt. Col. (26-719/MJC). CURIO. $700-1000.