Inland Division M1 Carbine .30 Semi Automatic Rifle MFD 1944 C&R
SOLD FOR: $1525
LSB#: 210917MW66
Make: Inland Division of General Motors.
Model: M1 Carbine.
Serial Number: 4933246
Year of Manufacture: April to June, 1944 (page 28 of Scott Duff’s book The M1 Carbine Owner’s Guide). Barrel Date: January, 1944
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. / 4933246” on the rear. The top of the barrel is marked “INLAND MFD. DIV. / GENERAL MOTORS / 1 – 44” and “P”. 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 “WA” which is a post WWII rebuild mark (page 89 & 185). The magazine release is marked “M” and “WI” which is an Inland mark (pages 100-101). The smooth push button safety is unmarked which is consistent with Inland and others (page 95). The inside of the operating slide is marked “PI” which is an Inland mark (page 65). The bolt is marked “3” and “OI” on the left lug which is an Inland mark (page 36). The front sight is marked “N” which is an Inland mark (page 56). The Type I rear sight is marked “S” on the left and “IN B” on the right which is an IBM mark (page 29). The modified Type III barrel band is now in Type II configuration. The bayonet lug has been cut off. It is marked “C” which is a Winchester mark (page 59). The interior of the handguard is marked “OI” which is an Inland mark (page 138). The sling well is marked “OI” which is and Inland mark (page 108-109). The right side of the butt 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 Type I dual flip up aperture assembly.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock has a pistol grip, Type III barrel band with sling loop, sling well, sling pass through, and a metal buttplate. The modified Type III barrel band is now in Type II configuration. The bayonet lug has been cut off. The handguard is secure but has a small amount of back & forth play. The buttplate shows scrapes, small scratches and discoloration. The wood shows several scrapes & scratches that have been oiled over. The LOP measures 13 ? inches from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stock rates in about Very Good Plus overall condition.
Type of Finish: Parkerized
Finish Originality: Refinished Barrel
Bore Condition: The bore is bright; semi bright at the muzzle. The rifling is sharp. The grooves near the muzzle show fouling and intermittent light erosion. The fouling should clean up some. The bore shows an M.E. of 0.5.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 90% of its metal finish as refinished. The metal shows scuffs and light scrapes. The receiver & trigger group show discoloration from oxidation and from oil residue. The right side of the receiver shows thinning from cycling. Most of the markings are deep. The barrel markings are well defined. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good Plus condition as refinished.
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 has an unmarked green canvas sling attached. It shows light discoloration on the canvas as well as light scrapes on the metal. The canvas shows a small amount of fraying around the snap. It is in about Very Good Plus to Fine condition.
Our Assessment: This Inland M1 Carbine was made back in 1944. It has since been rebuilt but still uses mostly Inland parts. The barrel has been refinished and the stock has been oiled so the rifle looks pretty good for a WWII service rifle. The rifle has lots of Inland markings on the metal and wood. The bore is still in nice shape, for its age, so the rifle should do well out at the range.