Larry's Carbine Related Guns - to be auctioned

We are currently negotiating with several auction houses for the auction of the remaining carbines. We will let you know which auction house they will go to when a decision is made.

Thank you, everyone, for your help and purchases. Thanks from Dan, Marty, and Jacque Ruth too.

Jim


Edited by sleeplessnashadow - Mar 23 2024 at 8:10pm

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Beretta 38/43 dummy submachine gun

This is a demilled authentic Beretta 38/43 submachine gun built with a dummy receiver. Includes an original Beretta 38/43 magazine.









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Miniature M1 carbine handcrafted by Miniart in Russia (non-firing) s/n 009

This is a fully functional 1/2 scale U.S. M1 carbine made by Miniart in Moscow, Russia in the 1990's. 17 3/4″ long overall,
9″ long barrel of about .15 caliber. Gray parkerized steel finish. Straight grained walnut stock and handguard with an oil finish.
The top front of the receiver just over the rear of the chamber is laser engraved “U.S. CARBINE, CAL .30 M1” on two lines.
Serial number 009 is laser engraved into the top rear of the receiver just behind the rear sight and etched into many parts.
Flip folding aperature rear sight, standard blade front sight with protective ears on each side. All parts disassemble and
reassemble just like the real ones.

There were very few of these made. They are not toys. They are a quality handcrafted reproduction made with the skill of a jeweler.

This example appears in War Baby vol III p. 1648, fig 2014.

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Miniature M1A1 carbine handcrafted by Miniart in Russia (non-firing) s/n 010

This is a fully functional 1/2 scale U.S. M-1 paratrooper carbine made by Miniart in Moscow, Russia in the 1990's. 17 3/4″ long
overall with the stock extended, 12 5/8″ long overall with the stock folded. 9″ long barrel of about .15 caliber. Gray parkerized
steel finish. Straight grained walnut stock, handguard, and pistol grip with an oil finish. The top front of the receiver just over
the rear of the chamber is laser engraved “U.S. CARBINE, CAL .30 M1A1” on two lines. Serial number 010 is laser engraved into the
top rear of the receiver just behind the rear sight and etched into many parts. Flip folding aperature rear sight, standard blade
front sight with protective ears on each side. All parts disassemble and reassemble just like the real ones.

There are some very minor scratches on the left side of the stock where the buttplate has rubbed against it and the magazine
where it has been installed & removed. Otherwise this piece is in excellent condition. There were very few of these made.

These are not toys. They are a quality handcrafted reproduction made with the skill of a jeweler.

Includes 3 mini grenades. Dark areas in photos are due to graphite lubricant.

This example appears in War Baby vol III p. 1612, fig 1931.

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Edited by sleeplessnashadow - Mar 23 2024 at 8:12pm