SOLD: Carbines from The Larry Ruth Collection

#63 Winchester WWA Model M1 Carbine s/n 2490363

Winchester bbl, OI low wood type III stock with crossed cannons, OI handguard, type II bbl band, Underwood W code receiver with
Winchester W A markings, H shield stamped adjustable rear sight, W round bolt with S, W 7160091 slide, W type V trigger housing,
W type III hammer, W type IIA mag catch. All metal appears original.

Includes sling, oiler, and magazine.

Estimated Value: SOLD

#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: SOLD

#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: SOLD

#108 Saginaw S'G' Model M1 Carbine s/n 1822853

Corrected. Buffalo Arms 7-43 bbl, Stock cut to low wood, has crossed cannons & S'G' in box, Underwood rebuild mark.

Estimated Value: SOLD

#130 National Ordnance M1 Carbine, caliber .30 carbine

This is a typical National Ordnance carbine from the late 1960's. As evidenced by the front sight and slide with modified
handle absent a slide stop hole for the slide stop retention pin. The exception is the trigger housing is aluminum and was
manufactured by Plainfield Machine. Includes the sling, oiler, and a magazine.

     Price: SOLD

     

     

     

     

National Ordnance History

#193 AMPCO M1 Carbine Receiver s/n A104

This is the 4th test receiver manufactured from forged steel by AMPCO while gearing up to manufacture receivers for Bullseye Gunworks and Universal Firearms. It's been completed and should be fully functional.
Manufactured in 1960 this is one of the first commercial carbine receivers manufactured anywhere. C&R eligible.

     Price: SOLD

     

     

     

     

     

     

http://www.m1carbinesinc.com/carbine_ampco.html

#231 Iver Johnson M1 Carbine Receiver - .30 Short - s/n FF11687

Iver Johnson manufactured an unknown number of carbines in .30 carbine short caliber for export to France. The only difference from the .30 caliber carbines was the barrel chamber was
reamed short to prevent the use of the .30 carbine cartridge in compliance with French laws at the time. This receiver appears to have been completed but hasn't been tested for use as a firearm.

     Price: SOLD

     

     

     

     

     

     

http://www.m1carbinesinc.com/carbine_ij.html

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#166 Rock Island (RIA) M1 Carbine Receiver

After the death of the owner of National Ordnance their receiver molds were acquired by the Reese family (current Springfield Armory) for use in the production of M1 carbines using the name of Rock Island Arsenal.
After manufacturing several hundred were manufactured they decided the molds had reached the end of their lifespan. This receiver was purchased by Larry as a fully functional carbine. The worn out barrel was
scrapped as unsafe. Reproduction rear sight is included.

     Price: SOLD

     

     

     

     

     

     

http://www.m1carbinesinc.com/carbine_rockisland.html

#25 Inland Presentation s/n XC9

Presented to H.F. Howard, Chevrolet Truck Division Vice President and General Plant Manager, Flint Michigan

Estimated Value: SOLD


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Nice example of a American Swiss type 2 barrel band


















             Harold F. Howard
     Born: November 21, 1893, in Pennsylvania
     Died: January 7, 1954

Mr. Howard had a long history in the automotive trucking industry:

     - Vice President York Corrugation Company of York, Pennsylvania. Made metal panels for truck bodies.
     - Executive of the Wire Wheel Corporation of Buffalo, NY.
     - Plant Manager of the Martin-Parry Corp, of York,Pennsylvania, which made commercial truck bodies for companies such as Willys Overland, White, Ford, Buick, and Chevrolet.
          
                    1926 Chevrolet Truck with Martin-Parry body.

     - 1929 he was sent to Martin-Parry in Indianapolis, Indiana and worked his way to General Manager and Vice President.
     - 1930 the Martin-Parry corporation was bought by Chevrolet, where they retained Mr. Howard.
     - 1937 he became the General Plant Manager of Chevrolet in Flint, Michigan (plant number 1).
     - During WW2 the Chevrolet Division of General Motors Corporation was a major supplier of airplane engines and many different types of trucks, armored vehicles, and parts. One of the most interesting items was the DUKW amphibious vehicle.
          

     - In late 1944 Mr. Howard was moving on from General Motors, and for his contributions to the war effort, he was presented Inland XC 9 on August 17, 1944.
     - In December 1944, he was appointed as the Executive Vice President in charge of manufacturing of the Fruehauf Trailer Co. which was also a WW2 contractor.
          
                                                     Examples of trailers of the 1940s

- 1947 Mr. Howard was president of an industrial and business consultant firm he established; the Harold F. Howard company based in Detroit.

At the time of his death in 1954, he was an executive at Ford Motor Co., responsible for over-all direction and coordination of the Aircraft Engine Division in Chicago that was engaged with making engines for the Air Force. A member of the Moslem Temple Shrine and the Knights Templar, he was a member of Washington Lodge, Free and Accepted Masons in Buffalo, NY. Mr. Howard also belonged to the Society of Automotive Engineers, the Recess Club, the Detroit Athletic Club and held the highest award of Scouting, the Silver Beaver.


Edited by sleeplessnashadow - Oct 15 2023 at 4:01am

#36 Plainfield M1 Carbine, caliber .30 carbine, s/n 23907

Cadmus (early Fed Ord late 1960's) underfolding stock, SK mount with Marlin scope. Includes magazine. Recent addition from family, limited photos.

     Price: SOLD

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

Plainfield Machine History

#164 IAI M1 Carbine, caliber .30 carbine s/n R202012

This was an earlier production IAI in .30 carbine Larry purchased new retail in 1999. Various GI parts. Slide stop notch is not shallow.
Recent addition from family, limited photos.

     Price: SOLD