Winchester CIA Carbine

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   Good Evening m1 experts
I have recently come into my possesion a m1 carbine that has a bit of 
a interesting history as far as I can tell. I only picked up the rifle yesterday, so will be 
Doing a disassembly and cleaning in the next few days. As well as submiting
 a report as I clean and inspect the rifle.

Its a Winchester build carbine that had made its way to Angola, via the CIA,
During the South African border war. During the years after it found its way into
Mozambique with militants there during their civil war. My friend that worked
in Mozambique after the war was given this rifle as his personal protection rifle.
When his contract ended he was able to bring it into South Africa. And from there
I have become its custodian.

The rifle is in a not to bad shape considering its history, the stock has a crack in 
the fore end, the top hand guard is missing and there's some wear on the finish. 
I have yet to put a scope in the bore to check its condition 

For interest the serial number is 5655xxx.

I will be adding pictures as I take them with disassembly and cleaning of the rifle

And definitely compiling and submitting a report.

Regards
Peter

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PeterET Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Recruit Joined: Mar 13 2025 Location: South Africa Status: Offline Points: 3	Post Options Post Reply Quote PeterET Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Topic: Winchester CIA Carbine Posted: Feb 24 2026 at 1:36pm
	Good Evening m1 experts I have recently come into my possesion a m1 carbine that has a bit of a interesting history as far as I can tell. I only picked up the rifle yesterday, so will be Doing a disassembly and cleaning in the next few days. As well as submiting a report as I clean and inspect the rifle. Its a Winchester build carbine that had made its way to Angola, via the CIA, During the South African border war. During the years after it found its way into Mozambique with militants there during their civil war. My friend that worked in Mozambique after the war was given this rifle as his personal protection rifle. When his contract ended he was able to bring it into South Africa. And from there I have become its custodian. The rifle is in a not to bad shape considering its history, the stock has a crack in the fore end, the top hand guard is missing and there's some wear on the finish. I have yet to put a scope in the bore to check its condition For interest the serial number is 5655xxx. I will be adding pictures as I take them with disassembly and cleaning of the rifle And definitely compiling and submitting a report. Regards Peter

painter777 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Hard Corps Joined: Feb 18 2016 Location: Central MI Status: Offline Points: 2352	Post Options Post Reply Quote painter777 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Feb 24 2026 at 1:41pm
	Welcome Peter, You have me interested Charlie-P777
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Jond41403 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Hard Corps Joined: Feb 21 2021 Location: East Tennessee Status: Offline Points: 874	Post Options Post Reply Quote Jond41403 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Feb 24 2026 at 2:24pm
	I agree Charlie, this may be a pretty neat carbine

W5USMC Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Joined: Apr 29 2017 Location: Missouri Status: Offline Points: 3640	Post Options Post Reply Quote W5USMC Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Feb 24 2026 at 5:58pm
	12215 carbines transferred to Angola via the CIA starting in 1974. Looking forward to the pictures. The U.S. Caliber .30 Carbines - MAP Edited by W5USMC - Feb 24 2026 at 6:14pm
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PeterET Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Recruit Joined: Mar 13 2025 Location: South Africa Status: Offline Points: 3	Post Options Post Reply Quote PeterET Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Feb 25 2026 at 10:19am
	Hi All quick folow up, i did the data sheet entry and emailed. I stripped down as far as i was comfortable with. It could do witht another strip down and clean especialy the trigger group, but the bore looks okay. Fixed some rusting on the bottom of the barrel. Here is some pictures for the curious As mentioned the stock has a crak that i will have to take a look at. and the top hand guard is missing, ill have to look arround and find one of them. When i have a day with noting else going on i plan to strip the entire trigger group, and do a thourouh cleaning. All in all not in terrible shape. any thing you guys want to know more dietail of please let me know

jeepwm69 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List On Point Joined: Nov 08 2018 Location: Arkansas Status: Offline Points: 131	Post Options Post Reply Quote jeepwm69 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Feb 25 2026 at 11:12am
	Very cool. Thanks for sharing!

New2brass Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Dan Pinto, How Can I help Joined: Nov 29 2015 Location: CCC Status: Offline Points: 5527	Post Options Post Reply Quote New2brass Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Feb 26 2026 at 7:13am
	Some posts about CIA carbines https://www.uscarbinecal30.com/Forum/cia-inventory-inland-m1-carbine-sn-6992273_topic3793.html https://www.uscarbinecal30.com/Forum/1958-armory-theft-carbines_topic7241_page1.html https://www.uscarbinecal30.com/Forum/amco-and-global-arms-history_topic5880.html https://www.uscarbinecal30.com/Forum/postwar-m1-carbines_topic6777.html Datasheet received. Looks to be a correct Winchester for the most part. Questions sent via email. Edited by New2brass - Feb 26 2026 at 7:35am
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