Guns International #: 102984253
Seller's Inventory #: 4055794
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Guns International #: 102984253
Category - Military Rifles - M1 Carbine
- Military Rifles - US
Inland Division of General Motors ~ M1 Carbine ~ M1A1 Paratrooper Stock ~ 30 Carbine
Description: The M1 Carbine was developed and produced after WWII started. Over 6 million were made by a number of U.S. companies to assist with the all out war effort. The M1 Carbine was widely issued to U.S. Military Forces which numbered over 16 million during WWII. The M1 Carbine contributed greatly to U.S. efforts during WWII.The Inland Manufacturing Division of General Motors was organized in 1922 for the manufacturing of steering wheels. During WWII Inland Division was one of many facilities that tooled up to manufacture M1 Carbines for the war effort. Inland produced the majority of WWII M1 Carbines, about 43%, and contributed greatly to the war effort. Inland M1 Carbines were used by millions of soldiers during WWII in numerous battles. This is an excellent example of the Inland M1 Paratrooper Carbine. The top of the receiver is marked "U.S. CARBINE / CAL. 30 M1" on the front and "INLAND DIV. / 445090" on the rear. The top of the barrel is marked "INLAND MFD. DIV. / GENERAL MOTORS / 5 - 43". The right rear of the trigger group is stamped "INLAND" which is an Inland mark. The hammer is marked "H.I." which is an Inland mark. The short smooth magazine release is marked "W-I" which is an Inland mark. The smooth push button safety is unmarked which is Inland and others. The inside of the operating slide is marked "PI" which is an Inland mark. The flat bolt is marked "IO" which is an Inland mark. The front sight is marked "N" which is an Inland mark and others. The Type I rear sight is marked "S" on the left which is consistent with Inland and others. The Type IA barrel band is marked "UI" on the right side of the band which are Inland marks. The inside of the handguard is marked "IO" which is an Inland mark. The interior of the forearm is marked "IO" next to the magazine well wall which is correct for an M1A1 stock. The inside of the buttplate is unreadable. The rear of the stock, above the pistol grip, is marked with a "circled P" proof. The bottom of the grip is marked with a small "crossed cannons" and "IO" stamp.The magazine is marked "AI" which is an Inland mark. The front sight is a post set between two protective wings. The rear sight is a Type I dual flip up aperture. Comes with a single magazine, an unmarked sling and is missing the oiler. .30 Carbine Price: $6,499.99 Curio/Relic: Yes Chambers: Semi auto. Metal Condition: Very good surplus condition. Wood Condition: Very good surplus condition. Bore Condition: Bright strong bore. Barrels: 18" barrel. Triggers: Single trigger. Stock Dimensions: LOP 13.25". Fore End: Smooth wood. Butt Pad: Metal Weight: 5.7 lbs Sights: Drift adjustable and fixed. Item Location: Owatonna, MN Contact Seller |
Guns International #: 102984253
Seller's Inventory #: 4055794
Guns International #: 102984253
Seller's Inventory #: 4055794