Alpine M1 Carbine USGI Parts .30 Caliber Semi Automatic Rifle, MFD 1962-1965
Our Assessment: The M1 Carbine was developed and produced after WWII started. Over 6 million were made by a number of U.S. companies to assist with the all-out war effort. The M1 Carbine was widely issued to U.S. Military Forces which numbered over 16 million during WWII. The M1 Carbine contributed greatly to U.S. efforts during WWII. After the Korean War a number of commercial companies developed their own M1 Carbines for sales to the civilian market. Initially, surplus USGI parts were used as much as possible. As those supplies dried up companies produced their own parts. Alpine Industries was one of the companies that produced Post WWII M1 Carbines. Alpine Industries was incorporated in California in March 1959. On May 5, 1960 Alpine Sales and National Ordnance were incorporated. National Ordnance produced M1 Carbines and sold a percentage of their M1 Carbines to Alpine Sales who resold them at a profit. Operationally, Alpine was the sales division of National Ordnance. This M1 Carbine was produced with an Alpine receiver, barrel, and stock. Most of the remaining parts are USGI parts including the 2 magazines.
Make: Alpine
Model: M1 Carbine
Serial Number: 6160
Year of Manufacture: 1962 to 1965
Caliber: .30 Carbine
Action Type: Semi Automatic Rifle
Barrel Length: 18"
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade set between two protective wings. The rear sight is a fully adjustable Type II aperture sight.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The wood stock has a pistol grip, Type III barrel band with sling loop & bayonet lug, sling well, sling pass through, and a metal buttplate. The buttplate shows surface erosion. The stock shows scrapes and scratches. The metal handguard shows some discoloration from oxidation. The LOP measures 13 1/4 inches from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stock rates in about Very Good overall condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The 2 grooved bore has sharp rifling. The muzzle area is gray due to erosion. The bore shows an M.E. of 0.0. In this writer's opinion, this bore rates 6.5 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 75% of its metal finish. The metal shows scrapes, areas of thinning, and discoloration from oxidation. The barrel shows surface erosion. The action shows operational wear. The markings on the rear of the receiver are partially faded. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The slide stop button does not hold the bolt open. The action functions otherwise. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a more thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: The rifle comes with 2 USGI 15 round magazines. One of the mags shows light surface erosion. They appear to function correctly. The 15 round magazines are not available to residents of California or any other state with magazine capacity restrictions.
CA LEGALITY: CA Classified C&R: YES. CA PPT: YES.
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