Inland Division M1 Carbine .30 Semi Automatic Rifle 1944 C&R

SOLD FOR: $1650

LSB#: 210415BB12

Make: Inland Division of General Motors

Model: M1 Carbine

Serial Number: 5097983

Year of Manufacture: July to September, 1944 (page 28 of Scott Duff’s book The M1 Carbine Owner’s Guide). Barrel Date: 3-44

Caliber: .30 Carbine

Action Type: Semi Auto, Detachable Magazine

Markings: There is no import mark. The top of the receiver is marked “U.S. CARBINE / CAL. 30 M1” on the front and “INLAND DIV. / 5097983” on the rear. The top of the barrel is marked “INLAND MFD. DIV. / GENERAL MOTORS / 3 – 44” and “P” (under the barrel band). The barrel flat is marked with several inspection stamps. The right rear of the trigger group is marked “INLAND” which is an Inland mark (page 78 of Craig Riesch’s book, U.S. M1 Carbines Wartime Production 7th Edition). The hammer is marked with a partial “HI” stamp which is an Inland mark (page 89). The magazine release is marked “M” and “W” which is a Winchester mark (pages 100-101). The rotary safety is marked “M inside a C” which is a post WWII rebuild mark (page 93 & 184). The inside of the operating slide is marked with a partial “PI” stamping which is an Inland mark (page 65). The bolt is marked “ROCK-OLA” on the left lug which is a Rock Ola mark (page 36). The front sight is marked “.U.” which is an Underwood mark (page 56). The Type II rear sight is marked “PI” which was used by Inland & Saginaw Gear (page 29). The Type III barrel band is marked “KM” which is a post WWII rebuild mark (page 59 & 184). The interior of the handguard is marked “OI” which is an Inland mark (page 138). The sling well is marked “OI” which is an Inland mark (page 108). The left side of the butt is marked “U.” which is an Underwood Elliott Fisher Co. rebuild stamp (page 184). The right side of the buttstock is marked with a crossed cannons” cartouche.

Barrel Length: Approximately 18 Inches

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a post set between two protective wings. The rear sight is a fully adjustable Type II aperture assembly.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock had a pistol grip, Type III barrel band with sling loop & bayonet lug, sling well, sling pass through and a metal buttplate. The buttplate shows scratches, scrapes & surface erosion. The right front of the handguard is missing a small piece of edge wood under the nosecap. The right side of the forearm shows a filled surface repair. The wood shows several scrapes & scratches. Many have damaged or removed small portions of the surface wood. The LOP measures 13 ? inches from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stock rates in about Very Good overall condition.

Type of Finish: Parkerized

Finish Originality: Original to Arsenal Rebuild

Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright; light grey near the muzzle. The rifling is crisp. There is fouling and erosion near the muzzle. The fouling should clean up some. The bore shows an M.E. of 2.5.
The face of the muzzle shows light surface erosion and small dents along the outer edge. The muzzle crown is intact.

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 95% of its metal finish. The left side of the receiver shows a line of thinning and small spots of surface erosion just below the wood line. The surface erosion was finished over during the Arsenal Rebuild. The metal shows scrapes & thin scratches. The most prominent are on the front of the barrel and front sight. The right side of the receiver & bolt show thinning consistent with cycling. The markings on the metal are deep. Some of the markings on the wood are faded. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good Plus condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: There is No magazine. The rifle comes with a green web sling. It shows surface erosion & oxidation on the metal. Overall it is in about Very Good Plus condition.

Our Assessment: This Inland Division M1 Carbine was made back in 1944. After WWII it was rebuilt by the Underwood Elliott Fisher Company and is marked accordingly on the stock. This is a good looking M1 Carbine that should keep you smiling at the range. All you need is a magazine and some ammo.

Inland Division M1 Carbine .30 Semi Automatic Rifle 1944 C&R
Inland Division M1 Carbine .30 Semi Automatic Rifle 1944 C&R