vender about my M1 Garand and how I was collecting 1943 WWII Rifles (My Grandfather served in WWII, was wounded and sent home in 43)
He said I should get a 43 M1 Carbine, he had a National Postal Meter dated 11-1943 with a Buffalo Arms Barrel dated 11-43.
he gave ame a real good deal on it since the slide had a lot of rust pitting and was not a Nat Postal slide. I found a Nat Postal slide in great condition for 50.00 bucks at the show so I
bought it. the Rifle had been arsonal rebuilt (notice the bayonet lug) not standard in 43; More of a Korean era item. The Bore was bright and guaged out low 1+ both Muzzle and throat.
Stock was Origional USGI and 2 Magazines were origional WWII one was later.
I picked up some .30 Carbine rounds and headed to the range after I inspected the rifle for safety. and it shoots nice bit favors the right side a little, might be a front sight issue.
The National Postal Meter rifles were not really the most sought after manufactures, The Winchesters, Rock-ola, IBMs and Inland (GM) are the everyone wants and collects, but I was not willing to pay 1500.00 - 2500.00 for them. I am happy with my 800.00 purchase, still high but not unreasonable.
1943 1911A1, 1943 M1 Garand and 1943 M1 Carbine the two rifles that helped us win WWII
