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Dr You
Recruit Joined: Oct 31 2021 Location: Austin, TX Status: Offline Points: 3 |
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Posted: Nov 05 2021 at 8:54am |
Greetings from Central Texas... I can't say that I'm a collector, but I am an the owner of a National Postal Meter M1 (sn 4807621). My father left it to me in his will; he was a wire man in the Third Army 802nd field artillery battalion in WWII, was in combat numerous times in late '44 through the end of the war (he was on the front during much of the the Ardennes Counteroffensive) and was part of the occupying force up until the end of 1945. He brought this back with him after the war, along with an M2 compass (what we geologists call a "Brunton compass") and a really superb German-made trench periscope that he unfortunately sold some time before he died. The M1 has a canvas bag, what appears to be the original cleaning kit, a couple of magazines with a canvas magazine pouch, and two copies of the original manual. I unfortunately don't have the buy-back papers on it. Here are a few pictures: The reason I'm posting here is because my wife and I are moving overseas in May of 2022 and I really don't want to take this with me. I'd also like to get it into the hands of someone that can appreciate it, and I really like how this forum is dedicated to compiling information and preserving the history of these weapons. I'd like to see if the community here can give me some idea about the value of this weapon, and help me figure out how I might sell it to a collector that will really appreciate it.
Here are some preliminary notes:
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-Matt
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W5USMC
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Matt, Welcome to the forum. From a distance your NPM looks great. Would love to see better close ups of the rear sight all sides, barrel band (any markings) stock sling well (imagine it is marked Trimble TN). Also would be helpful if you remove the action from the stock, very easy to do, loosen the barrel band screw, press down on the band spring on the right side and carefully slide the band forward until it clears the nose of the stock. The barreled receive can then be lifted out of the stock. would like to see pictures of any markings you can see on the trigger housing and small parts.
The NPM/FJA and crossed cannons are the Ordnance acceptance stamp, FJA=Col. Frank J Atwood the inspector for the Rochester Ordnance District. Also having had the stock "finished by a pro gunsmith" is not necessarily a good thing.
Edited by W5USMC - Nov 05 2021 at 12:15pm |
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welbytwo
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you have $200 worth of extras! nice looking gun--hard to say about stock but would peg it for everything 1500-2500 especially if stock fixable
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DonFlynn
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Nice
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painter777
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Add more $$ if you have a sling and oiler.
The first 10 seconds of this video will show you how to pull the barreled receiver out of the stock: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OC6W2PQ04TY Welcome and know that your Fathers service is greatly appreciated. Many of us took interest in the Carbine because of our Fathers and their service. VR, Ch-P777
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Living Free because of those that serve.....
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Bigheavy31
On Point Joined: Aug 24 2020 Location: Asheville NC Status: Offline Points: 135 |
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good looking carbine! Family stories are always interesting.
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Matt_X
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Allow me to mention that you may be able to take it with you depending on the county. People do ship their firearms overseas so they can compete in matches and so forth. Check with a company that specializes in that type of shipping if that's something you're interested in. addendum: I personally prefer written docs with pictures, but for just removing the barrel assembly from the stock, and maybe the trigger group, this Forgotten Weapons video is probably as good as any. It should start at 19:00 minutes. Yours has a slightly different band but same procedure; loosen the band screw and press down on the spring. With yours, you may want to/have to use a punch or dowel like object to push on the spring. Edited by Matt_X - Nov 05 2021 at 1:42pm |
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Dr You
Recruit Joined: Oct 31 2021 Location: Austin, TX Status: Offline Points: 3 |
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Thank you all for your responses. Several people pointed out the serial number; I checked and it turns out I made a mistake. The actual number is 4307621. I received several PMs about this. I will respond to them. I will also see about breaking it down and posting some additional photos for the board. |
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-Matt
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