U.S. M1 Carbine, .30 cal. semi-auto military. Serial #2186126, mfg. in 1944 by Standard Products. Excellent condition. Standard issue for U.S. officers during World War II. Splendid specimen with 98% parkerization and excellent wood. Excellent shiny bore. ME is 1 which is excellent. Parts count: Standard Products receiver and rear catch, trigger housing is "BE-B", op rod is "S", hammer is "SW", bolt is "4S", handguard is "S-HB", magazine catch is "SW", barrel is Underwood and dated "2-44", rear sight is "S", stock is "S-HB". Two mag stock pouch is "EXEL" dated 1943. 15-rd. magazines: "SC", "IS" and "SP". Oil is "IS". Muzzle cover is 1944 mfg. Sling is marked "1943" and "SS-2". Flip-up rear sight. Wood has just a few war hits. Outstanding in all ways and very, very collectible! Lots of WWII history! C&R OK. Gunrunner West item.