National Postal Meter M1 Carbine US WW2 .30 CAL with Marlin Barrel

National Postal Meter US M1 .30 Carbine, serial 4132xxx, manufactured mid to late WWII. This carbine has a rare Marlin barrel. Only about 100,000 or so Marlin barrels were made during the war, most have no date which is the case with this barrel. Major metal parts are National Postal Meter; a few small parts are mixed, all are detailed below and shown in pictures. No import marks. This USGI carbine is in excellent used condition. Bore is bright, metal shows no pitting, stock looks very nice. The carbine has been disassembled, cleaned, lubricated, and test fired. Sling, oiler and magazine noted below are included. National Postal Meter sn 4132xxx Specs: Receiver: Dec 1943 - May 1944. No unusual markings. No pitting, excellent condition. Finish is probably not original. Barrel: marked “MARLIN” with proof mark “P” and a punch mark, short skirt. Bore is bright, crown and rifling good. Also has a flaming bomb on the side next to the gas piston, and “O” on the flat. Front sight: marked “RIA”, replacement Rear sight: adjustable, milled, marked “H.I.” Bolt: flat, marked “N 14” Firing pin: marked “N-N” Extractor: late type flat lip, marked “W.I.” Barrel band: bayonet lug type, marked “SA” Trigger housing: marked “N 9” Safety: rotary Operating slide: marked “N” Hammer: straight, marked “HN” Trigger: marked “SN” Sear: marked “G-B” Magazine catch: 30-round replacement Stock: walnut, oval cut low wood, marked “W” in sling well, no other markings. Almost no dings/scratches, great appearance, but there is one minor repair at the front right, see photo. This is very well done, barely visible, and is very solid. Handguard: marked “IO”, four rivet, great match to stock even though the manufacturers are different. Buttplate: unmarked, diagonal checkering pattern Recoil plate: marked “PR-B” Magazine: 15 round, marked “MN”, very good condition Sling: probably new repro Oiler: GI, marked “IS” TERMS: We are an FFL dealer. Item must ship to an FFL dealer for transfer to the buyer. Payment and FFL information due within 5 business days or item will be relisted for sale. Online checkout via GunsAmerica available, no credit card fees. Sales tax for Florida residents only. Shipping is FREE for lower 48 states. All firearms ship fully insured and require a signature for delivery. Return policy: 3 day inspection policy. Item may be returned if in same condition as when it left our facility. Returns are subject to a $35.00 restocking fee. Buyer is responsible for return shipping charges (must include insurance and signature requirement) and any transfer fees.