Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this Historic Bavarian agency semi-automatic rifle for auction; this is the Inland Manufacturing Division of General Motors M1 Carbine!
The Bavaria Rural Police, officially established on April 24, 1946, were tasked with maintaining order across the seventy-one rural Landkreis in postwar Bavaria. Each district supported multiple Landpolizei posts, and their officers were primarily armed with the U.S.-supplied M1 Carbine, which offered greater versatility than a sidearm for rural policing duties. Carbines marked Bavaria Rural Police are by far the most commonly encountered today, reflecting the widespread use of these rifles by the Landpolizei throughout the Bavarian countryside in the immediate post-war years.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Inland Manufacturing Division of General Motors
Model: M1 Carbine
Serial: 6298591
Date of Manufacture: 1944 (According to the Barrel Date Code "9 - 44")
Caliber: .30 Carbine
Finish: Parkerized
Barrel Length: 18"
Optics/Sights: Wing-Protected Blade Front with Adjustable Aperture Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Hardwood Stock
Action: Semi-Automatic Rifle
Markings: Standard / The left side of the receiver is marked “BAVARIA RURAL POLICE.” The bottom of the trigger guard is stamped “LGKST / 0099.” The sling notch of the stock is marked with the last four digits of the serial “8591.”
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The M1 Carbine is a lightweight, handy semi-automatic carbine that filled a unique tactical niche for U.S. forces in World War II and afterward: more power, range, and accuracy than a handgun but much lighter and more compact than a full-power service rifle. Chambered for the intermediate .30 Carbine (7.62×33mm) cartridge and built around a gas-operated action with a rotating-bolt lockup, the M1 Carbine combined an ~18" barrel, simple operating mechanics, and a detachable box magazine to produce a rifle that was extremely portable and fast to bring on target. Its low weight and short overall length made it ideal for paratroopers, vehicle crews, artillerymen, medics, and officers who needed something more effective than a pistol but didn’t require the bulk or long range of an M1 Garand. Controls are straightforward, sights are basic (adjustable rear, blade front on most service models), and ergonomics favor fast pointing and quick follow-up shots — traits that contributed to its popularity in combat and non-combat roles alike.In service, the M1 Carbine earned praise for maneuverability, controllability, and reliability in most environments, but it also attracted criticism for the modest terminal performance of the .30 Carbine round compared with full-power rifle cartridges. Ballistically, the cartridge is substantially more potent than typical pistol calibers — giving usable accuracy and effectiveness out to a couple of hundred yards — yet it does not match the penetration, long-range accuracy, or stopping power of contemporaneous full-size battle rifles; these limits were highlighted in some Korean War encounters. The family of carbines expanded into a number of useful variants — notably the compact paratrooper (folding-stock) M1A1, the selective-fire M2 (with higher-capacity magazines), and specialized M3/night-vision equipped models — which broadened its operational utility. After WWII, the carbine remained in use by U.S. and allied forces for decades and spawned a large civilian and collector market; today it is valued for its historical importance, light weight, and the particular “hands-on” feel that made it one of the most recognizable small arms of mid-20th-century warfare.
Model: M1 Carbine
Serial: 6298591
Date of Manufacture: 1944 (According to the Barrel Date Code "9 - 44")
Caliber: .30 Carbine
Finish: Parkerized
Barrel Length: 18"
Optics/Sights: Wing-Protected Blade Front with Adjustable Aperture Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Hardwood Stock
Action: Semi-Automatic Rifle
Markings: Standard / The left side of the receiver is marked “BAVARIA RURAL POLICE.” The bottom of the trigger guard is stamped “LGKST / 0099.” The sling notch of the stock is marked with the last four digits of the serial “8591.”
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The M1 Carbine is a lightweight, handy semi-automatic carbine that filled a unique tactical niche for U.S. forces in World War II and afterward: more power, range, and accuracy than a handgun but much lighter and more compact than a full-power service rifle. Chambered for the intermediate .30 Carbine (7.62×33mm) cartridge and built around a gas-operated action with a rotating-bolt lockup, the M1 Carbine combined an ~18" barrel, simple operating mechanics, and a detachable box magazine to produce a rifle that was extremely portable and fast to bring on target. Its low weight and short overall length made it ideal for paratroopers, vehicle crews, artillerymen, medics, and officers who needed something more effective than a pistol but didn’t require the bulk or long range of an M1 Garand. Controls are straightforward, sights are basic (adjustable rear, blade front on most service models), and ergonomics favor fast pointing and quick follow-up shots — traits that contributed to its popularity in combat and non-combat roles alike.In service, the M1 Carbine earned praise for maneuverability, controllability, and reliability in most environments, but it also attracted criticism for the modest terminal performance of the .30 Carbine round compared with full-power rifle cartridges. Ballistically, the cartridge is substantially more potent than typical pistol calibers — giving usable accuracy and effectiveness out to a couple of hundred yards — yet it does not match the penetration, long-range accuracy, or stopping power of contemporaneous full-size battle rifles; these limits were highlighted in some Korean War encounters. The family of carbines expanded into a number of useful variants — notably the compact paratrooper (folding-stock) M1A1, the selective-fire M2 (with higher-capacity magazines), and specialized M3/night-vision equipped models — which broadened its operational utility. After WWII, the carbine remained in use by U.S. and allied forces for decades and spawned a large civilian and collector market; today it is valued for its historical importance, light weight, and the particular “hands-on” feel that made it one of the most recognizable small arms of mid-20th-century warfare.
The Inland Manufacturing Division of General Motors' M1 Carbine marked one of the largest production runs of the iconic WWII carbine, and many of these rifles saw continued service well after the war in Europe under various occupying and allied police forces. A notable example is the Bavaria Rural Police, which received quantities of U.S. M1 Carbines, including those manufactured by Inland, for postwar law enforcement duties in occupied Germany. These carbines were often arsenal reworked, inspected, and then stamped with distinct “Bavaria Rural Police” markings on the receiver or stock, making them stand out as historically significant variants. While mechanically the same as the standard M1 Carbine, their unique police service markings and Cold War-era history give them strong collector appeal, bridging the legacy of WWII American arms production with the postwar reconstruction and security of Europe.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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