7 May 2023 - Larry Ruth: The Collectibles!

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   *** UPDATE - 7 May 2023 ***

!!!! MANY CARBINES NOW 10% LOWER !!!!
(see "Estimates" below)

Please read the following before asking questions, requesting additional info, or making an offer. All inquiries and offers should include the inventory number to help avoid confusion.
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General Info
General Condition: Most as purchased by Larry. Some were collectables preserved for their history, some were Larry’s reference collection with parts exchanged.
Additional Info: May be available. Inquiries should be made using this forum's private message system.

Photos: Additional photos may be available.

Provenance: Provenance, history, etc. are an ongoing effort to match up. If not yet located they will be forwarded when found.

Certificates: Will be provided with each carbine, certifying an item is from the Larry Ruth Collection (inventory number is used for reference)

Questions
The descriptions that follow are somewhat brief and tend to be specific to the particular gun. Please submit questions or a desire to purchase by private message here on the forum.

“Estimates”
The “Estimates” are not a selling price. They are a best guess at a bare minimum for a starting point. While not a fixed selling price, estimates may still be the selling price if your offer is the only offer.

***Effective immediately, unless indicated as no discount or a value with a question mark, you can take 10% off all estimates shown here as a starting point for offers.***

Offers
Offers at 10% less than the estimated values shown are now the starting point.

Know up front those not sold here may eventually be offered on Gunbroker or by Rock Island Auctions with a starting bid lower than these estimates. You can try for a lower purchase price there but keep the competition in mind along with the fees and costs involved when using these auction sites. 

Reasonable offers only please, unreasonable will not be considered.

If more than one offer is received the sale will go to the highest offer. Offers and who made them are confidential to avoid bidding wars. There is no set time limit for offers but anticipate a week or two after posted below.

Offers should be made using this forum's private message system. Please be patient if we don't respond immediately. We will do our best.

Offers made will be considered a binding commitment. Backing out may nullify all offers you make. If this becomes too much conflict the item may go to an auction house for neutrality. Please keep in mind one of the goals in offering these to you here is to avoid the various fees charged by the auction houses/sites.

Payments
Money order, cashiers check, or personal check with shipment after payment clears. Directions for which family member to make the payment out too and where to send it will be provided to the person with the highest offer, privately.

Shipment
All firearms must go to an FFL or C&R (if eligible). Shipping is at cost and paid for by the buyer. The buyer will be provided with a total once we know the address the carbine will be shipped too. All carbines will be shipped via USPS Priority Registered Mail insured. This is the most secure means possible and not to be confused with "priority mail" as sometimes it can take a little longer depending on where the shipment is going.

Parts & Accessories

The family has an eBay account for selling these items: https://www.ebay.com/usr/ruthintheoutfield. If a part, accessory, book, etc. you wish to purchase is listed on their eBay account, if it has no bids, contact us here and we may be able to make it happen.
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The "Seller"
This forum and those who run it are not selling these carbines. This is simply an advertisement for those being sold by Larry's family. Possession, purchases, shipping, and costs are all handled by Larry's family.

Please work with us to make this as simple and up-front as possible for them, us, and you. Please be patient with responses to your questions and offers as this is time consuming work. Normally we'll get back to you the same day but sometimes it may take a day. Thanks much....

Jim

Note: Museums have strengths and weaknesses just as we all do. Financial difficulties are what caused some of these to be sold to collectors. U.S. military museums have been closing with their collections disappearing.

Edited by sleeplessnashadow - May 07 2023 at 8:13am

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sleeplessnashadow Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Joined: Nov 09 2015 Location: SoCal Status: Offline Points: 1063	Post Options Post Reply Quote sleeplessnashadow Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Topic: 7 May 2023 - Larry Ruth: The Collectibles! Posted: Feb 26 2023 at 6:16am
	* UPDATE - 7 May 2023 * !!!! MANY CARBINES NOW 10% LOWER !!!! (see "Estimates" below) Please read the following before asking questions, requesting additional info, or making an offer. All inquiries and offers should include the inventory number to help avoid confusion. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ General Info General Condition: Most as purchased by Larry. Some were collectables preserved for their history, some were Larry’s reference collection with parts exchanged. Additional Info: May be available. Inquiries should be made using this forum's private message system. Photos: Additional photos may be available. Provenance: Provenance, history, etc. are an ongoing effort to match up. If not yet located they will be forwarded when found. Certificates: Will be provided with each carbine, certifying an item is from the Larry Ruth Collection (inventory number is used for reference) Questions The descriptions that follow are somewhat brief and tend to be specific to the particular gun. Please submit questions or a desire to purchase by private message here on the forum. “Estimates” The “Estimates” are not a selling price. They are a best guess at a bare minimum for a starting point. While not a fixed selling price, estimates may still be the selling price if your offer is the only offer. *Effective immediately, unless indicated as no discount or a value with a question mark, you can take 10% off all estimates shown here as a starting point for offers.* Offers Offers at 10% less than the estimated values shown are now the starting point. Know up front those not sold here may eventually be offered on Gunbroker or by Rock Island Auctions with a starting bid lower than these estimates. You can try for a lower purchase price there but keep the competition in mind along with the fees and costs involved when using these auction sites. Reasonable offers only please, unreasonable will not be considered. If more than one offer is received the sale will go to the highest offer. Offers and who made them are confidential to avoid bidding wars. There is no set time limit for offers but anticipate a week or two after posted below. Offers should be made using this forum's private message system. Please be patient if we don't respond immediately. We will do our best. Offers made will be considered a binding commitment. Backing out may nullify all offers you make. If this becomes too much conflict the item may go to an auction house for neutrality. Please keep in mind one of the goals in offering these to you here is to avoid the various fees charged by the auction houses/sites. Payments Money order, cashiers check, or personal check with shipment after payment clears. Directions for which family member to make the payment out too and where to send it will be provided to the person with the highest offer, privately. Shipment All firearms must go to an FFL or C&R (if eligible). Shipping is at cost and paid for by the buyer. The buyer will be provided with a total once we know the address the carbine will be shipped too. All carbines will be shipped via USPS Priority Registered Mail insured. This is the most secure means possible and not to be confused with "priority mail" as sometimes it can take a little longer depending on where the shipment is going. Parts & Accessories The family has an eBay account for selling these items: https://www.ebay.com/usr/ruthintheoutfield. If a part, accessory, book, etc. you wish to purchase is listed on their eBay account, if it has no bids, contact us here and we may be able to make it happen. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The "Seller" This forum and those who run it are not selling these carbines. This is simply an advertisement for those being sold by Larry's family. Possession, purchases, shipping, and costs are all handled by Larry's family. Please work with us to make this as simple and up-front as possible for them, us, and you. Please be patient with responses to your questions and offers as this is time consuming work. Normally we'll get back to you the same day but sometimes it may take a day. Thanks much.... Jim Note: Museums have strengths and weaknesses just as we all do. Financial difficulties are what caused some of these to be sold to collectors. U.S. military museums have been closing with their collections disappearing. Edited by sleeplessnashadow - May 07 2023 at 8:13am

floydthecat Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Hard Corps Joined: Oct 13 2016 Location: Mississippi Status: Offline Points: 1792	Post Options Post Reply Quote floydthecat Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: May 05 2023 at 8:34pm
	Seeing all these precious examples of experimentation with the carbine as it progressed to the final issued product is very interesting. It seems they must have tried about everything on anything before adopting the carbine as we know it today. If any one of the changes made had actually stuck in the final design, that design would be the carbine we luv and cherish today. Dual springs, various sights, different gas systems, stamped metal stocks and the list goes on. Other calibers are certainly suited to perform in the carbine action and I have tried a few. In the end, the caliber and the design that was chosen was most certainly the best one.

sleeplessnashadow Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Joined: Nov 09 2015 Location: SoCal Status: Offline Points: 1063	Post Options Post Reply Quote sleeplessnashadow Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: May 07 2023 at 5:50am
	(left click on an image to view a larger version) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ #203 IBM Presentation s/n 3698680 Unknown who presented too. I.B.M hand stamp 807th serial number, large font 7-43 bbl. Estimated Value: $6,800 (no discounts) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ #46 IBM Aberdeen Proving Grounds Springfield Armory Test Carbine s/n 3731809 Rechamberd to SCHV .224 for Aberdeen test. Includes the other experimental muzzle brakes, bi-pod, two USGI magazines that were reformed to accommodate the new round, and ammo. The APG tests are on the list to be found. A true piece of carbine and military history. War Baby vol III p 1288, fig 1337+ - Club Newsletter 343-3 Estimated Value: ? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ #28 IBM Presentation s/n 3946682 Presented to Lt. W.M. Hacker, NY Dist. Ordnance Officer, sent to Auto Ordnance to fix problems. War Baby vol I p 194, WB vol III p 1036, fig 1077+ Estimated Value: ?

sleeplessnashadow Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Joined: Nov 09 2015 Location: SoCal Status: Offline Points: 1063	Post Options Post Reply Quote sleeplessnashadow Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: May 07 2023 at 5:51am
	(left click on an image to view a larger version) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ #75 Inland T3 s/n 0108 This carbine is from Inland's first T3 contract, the 108th of the 750 made and completed by April 1943. 515 of which were deployed with M1 Sniperscopes during the invasion of Okinawa. An additional 60 with M1 Sniperscopes were sent elsewhere (China-Burma Theater, European Theater, Ordnance for testing). Most of Inland T3's were scrapped in the 1950's and 1960's with their receivers cut or annealed. Most owned by collectors have been reconstitued by welding and/or reshaped then rehardened. Inland 0108 appears to be have escaped intact. This one has been restored using an early M2 Sniperscope manufactured in 1945. The scope is fully functional. No original battery, has a reproduction battery box. A modern battery can be fitted in the battery box making for a rare functioning display. War Baby vol III p 1071, fig 1107+ Estimated Value: ? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ #80 Inland Presentation s/n 44 Presented to Charles H. Beare in custom case. Beare was the Inland Engineer known for making the Inland conveyor system that linked every department. War Baby vol III p 926, fig 956+ Estimated Value: ? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ #177 Inland T3 Presentation s/n X44 Unknown who presented too. Polished blued, 22 inch bbl, Model 298 Weaver scope. Estimated Value: ? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ #172 Inland Presentation s/n XB16 Presented to R.M. Longnecker. 22" bbl, extended stock. War Baby vol III p 1148, fig 1176+ Estimated Value: ? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ #23 Inland Presentation s/n XB77 Presented to Harry Coen, GM Corp. - Original stock broken and replaced. War Baby vol I p 239 Estimated Value: $6,000 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ #25 Inland Presentation s/n XC9 Presented to H.F. Howard, GM Exec - stock has rebuild mark Estimated Value: $6,000 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ #77 Inland Presentation s/n XD26 Unknown who presented too. M3 mount and Weaver 330 scope, stock sanded. War Baby vol III p 1149, fig 1178 Estimated Value: $6,500 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ #26 Inland Presentation s/n XE76 Unknown who presented too. This carbine came in through the DCM program in 1964 through Letterkenny Arsenal. This accounts for the CC, but how did it get into the Army's inventory? Maybe returned to Inland by whoever it was presented too? Maybe the person it was intended for fell out of favor with Inland, who forwarded it to Ordnance instead? This carbine is in CCNL 176-2/4. The datasheet there does not match Larry's notes, which match what's on the carbine now. Estimated Value: $6,000 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ #27 Inland Presentation s/n XG67 Presented to Stewart L. Brams of Inland Rubber. Early X gun (experimental) renumbered for presentation. 7-42 bbl. Very rare early tall flip sight (see http://www.uscarbinecal30.com/forum/carbine-of-interest-inland-270_topic5734.html) Estimated Value: $7,500 Edited by sleeplessnashadow - May 08 2023 at 7:02am

sleeplessnashadow Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Joined: Nov 09 2015 Location: SoCal Status: Offline Points: 1063	Post Options Post Reply Quote sleeplessnashadow Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: May 07 2023 at 5:51am
	(left click on an image to view a larger version) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ #111 National Postal Meter s/n 1450375 NPM's 363rd serial number. Underwood 12-42 bbl, early and interesting parts. Estimated Value: $5,000 (no discounts) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ #110 National Postal Meter Presentation, no s/n Presented to William Uhl, NPM engineer. Toolroom w/Inland Receiver. One of first 8 assembled at NPM. Includes Uhl display of inventions. (Club Newsletter 132, Man at Arms magazine May/June 1987) War Baby vol I p 171, fig 149+, p 457, War Baby vol III p 824, fig 807, p 1012, fig 1039, Club Newsletter 132 Estimated Value: ? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ #113 National Postal Meter/Commercial Controls no s/n Sold by Commercial Controls to veteran NPM toolmaker Eric Liebich. Includes Commercial Controls letter of sale. Larry purchased this from Eric's son, Herbert, also employed at Commercial Controls. Some have questioned the authenticity of this letter. Since then Larry and I have located info on Liebich's background (started at Crosman in the 30's after immigrating from Germany). Including his obituary in a Commercial Controls employee newsetter, The Bandwagon, at the Rochester library. Underwood 4-43 bbl. The green chamber flag has been located and is included. War Baby vol III p 826, p 1195 fig 1218 Estimated Value: 5,000 (no discounts) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ #74 NPM/Inland NSN No serial number or receiver markings. Letter P on front receiver ring. This is one of the first Inland receivers provided to NPM for their initial setup before production. RO bbl added by Larry. Stamped metal stock 1952 SA test with only 4 stocks made. War Baby p1096 & p1285 fig 1333+ Estimated Value: $7,000 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ #179 National Postal Meter Presentation s/n 1943 Presented to A.R. Todd. Underwood 7/43 bbl. This carbine sell with #68 National Postal Meter Presentation Desk Display as a set (next below). War Baby vol III p 1020, fig 1057+ Estimated Value: ? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ #68 National Postal Meter Presentation Desk Display no s/n Chrome Desktop cutaway presented to A. R. Todd of Todd Corp with s/n 1943. This item sold as a set with #179 National Postal Meter Presentation s/n 1943 (directly above) War Baby vol III p 1019, fig 1055+ Estimated Value: ?

sleeplessnashadow Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Joined: Nov 09 2015 Location: SoCal Status: Offline Points: 1063	Post Options Post Reply Quote sleeplessnashadow Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: May 07 2023 at 5:52am
	(left click on an image to view a larger version) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ #29 Quality Hardware Presentation s/n Q-EX/4 Unknown who presented too. One of only 25 Q-EX carbines. Rear sight may be a replacement. Estimated Value: ?

sleeplessnashadow Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Joined: Nov 09 2015 Location: SoCal Status: Offline Points: 1063	Post Options Post Reply Quote sleeplessnashadow Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: May 07 2023 at 5:52am
	(left click on an image to view a larger version) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ #83 Rock-Ola Presentation s/n EX-6095423 Presented to H.E. Brauns, Rock-Ola plant manager, in case. Includes documentation from family. Most RO presentations went to people not involved with production, such as lawyers. This one went to someone involved in actual production. War Baby vol III p 1170, fig 1198+ Estimated Value: ? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Rock-Ola EXP001 Receiver One of 12 slave receivers fitted to jigs for checking fit and function of production components. See War Baby volume I, p407 Estimated Value: ?

sleeplessnashadow Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Joined: Nov 09 2015 Location: SoCal Status: Offline Points: 1063	Post Options Post Reply Quote sleeplessnashadow Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: May 07 2023 at 5:53am
	(left click on an image to view a larger version) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ #44 Saginaw SG s/n 8865930 (roll die error) Not only does this carbine have an interesting roll die error, it has a very unique Winchester barrel. It has the IBM saw cut we see on Win barrels in the wrap. It is also of a two piece design. This suggests or at least helps confirm that that Winchester was buying other parts from the other prime contractors after their contracts were cancelled. Mixmaster. Winchester bbl import marked. Estimated Value: ? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ #39 Saginaw S'G' s/n 3244108 Built from parts. Very rare S'G' springtube receiver, this is one of only two that have been reported to the club since 1977 (See CCNL 357-17). Underwood 10-43 bbl very low ME. Rare late W/SG mag catch. IO stock with M2 cut. HI hammer. Estimated Value: $4,000 (no discounts)

sleeplessnashadow Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Joined: Nov 09 2015 Location: SoCal Status: Offline Points: 1063	Post Options Post Reply Quote sleeplessnashadow Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: May 07 2023 at 5:53am
	(left click on an image to view a larger version) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ #85 Standard Products Presentation s/n 2028476 Presented to Dana Hill, Std products Ord Inspector. Twin buttstock stand. In special chest, fine tiger stripe stock. Includes second custom stock, Industrial Wartime Achievement Book, spare parts. War Baby volume III p1029-1030 & p1578 fig 1223 Estimated Value: ? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ #140 Standard Products 10mm Walter Hafler conversion s/n 2103550 Walter Hafler 10mm conversion. Crack behind recoil plate. Has provenance. War Baby vol II p 765, War Baby vol III p 1578 Estimated Value: ? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ #31 Standard Products Presentation, s/n 2203018 EX12 Unknown who it was presented too. Approximately 30 Standard Products presentations made. War Baby vol III p 1200 Estimated Value: $5,000 (no discounts) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ #139 Standard Products S&W .40 S&W caliber Prototype, s/n 2220225 Choate stock. Provenance from S&W included. War Baby vol III p 1541, fig 1808, p 1649, fig 2018 Estimated Value: ?

sleeplessnashadow Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Joined: Nov 09 2015 Location: SoCal Status: Offline Points: 1063	Post Options Post Reply Quote sleeplessnashadow Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: May 07 2023 at 5:54am
	(left click on an image to view a larger version) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ #32 Underwood Presentation s/n E158 Unknown who presented too. Estimated Value: $5,000 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ #178 Underwood Irwin-Pedersen lineout s/n 1765761 Irwin-Pedersen's 324th s/n. Only 3 known IP to U lineouts known to exist, rarest variation! Some parts corrected. Original Underwood 5-43 bbl. PU stock with large box and CC. Dogleg hammer. Estimated Value: ?

sleeplessnashadow Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Joined: Nov 09 2015 Location: SoCal Status: Offline Points: 1063	Post Options Post Reply Quote sleeplessnashadow Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: May 07 2023 at 5:54am
	(left click on an image to view a larger version) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ #47 Winchester T3 s/n 02706 Restored - includes M73B1 scope. Has bbl extension. War Baby vol III p 1075, fig 1116+ Estimated Value: ? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ #65 Winchester Model M1E1 no s/n Special receiver to test different gas system. Aberdeen Proving Grounds files Oct 26, 1942. Barrel marked "2". Purchased as-is from Rock Island Auctions. Modified M1E1. War Baby vol I p 67, fig 80+ Estimated Value: ? ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ #56 Winchester Pre-Production Prototype no s/n Manufactured by Winchester to prove their original drawings. Has number 0 on various parts. Winchester's first prototype submitted for the Light Rifle Trials in 1941 along with their second prototype that won the trials are in the Cody Firearms Museum in WY. After winning the Light Rifle Trials Winchester was directed to come up with the drawings for production. This was a carbine manufactured to prove those drawings. All original. War Baby vol III p 895, fig 891+ Estimated Value: ?

sleeplessnashadow Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Joined: Nov 09 2015 Location: SoCal Status: Offline Points: 1063	Post Options Post Reply Quote sleeplessnashadow Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: May 07 2023 at 6:32am
	If you were automatically notified of an update to these posts go to the top and read the updated info. While all may appear to be the same there have been changes, additions, etc. Including a 10% reduction with estimated values.