Inland Div M1 Carbine .30 Semi Automatic Rifle Rock Island Arsenal Rebuild

SOLD FOR: $2710

LSB#: 210421JB08

Make: Inland Division of General Motors

Model: M1 Carbine

Serial Number: 312470

Year of Manufacture: April to June, 1943 (page 28 of Scott Duff’s book The M1 Carbine Owner’s Guide). Barrel Date: 3-43

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. / 312470” on the rear. The top of the barrel is marked “INLAND MFD. DIV. / GENERAL MOTORS / 3 – 43” and “P” (under the barrel band). The barrel flat is marked with several inspection stamps. The right rear of the trigger group is marked “SG” which is a Saginaw Gear mark (page 78 of Craig Riesch’s book, U.S. M1 Carbines Wartime Production 7th Edition). The hammer is marked “.U.” which is an Underwood mark (page 89). The magazine release is marked “WA / M” is a post WWII rebuild mark (pages 100-101 & 185). The smooth push button safety is unmarked which was used by Inland & others (page 95). The inside of the operating slide is marked “.U.” which is an Underwood mark (page 65). The bolt is marked “W” on the right lug which is a Winchester mark (page 36). The front sight is marked “P” which is a replacement produced during WWII (page 56). The Type III rear sight is marked “I.R.CO. / 7160060” which was used by IBM and used as a replacement during & after WWII (page 29). The Type III barrel band is marked “AI” which is an Inland mark (page 59). The interior of the handguard is marked “OI” which is an Inland mark (page 138). The sling well is marked (partial) “TRIMBLE / TN” which was used by other manufacturers including (NPM) National Postal Meter (page 108). The right side of the butt is marked with an inspector’s cartouche “NPM / FJA in a box” next to a “crossed cannons” cartouche. These are National Postal Meter marks (page 125). The left side of the stock, above the trigger, is marked with a post WWII Rock Island Arsenal Rebuild stamp “RIA / EB” (page 181). The rear of the magazine is marked “UU” which is an Underwood mark.

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 III aperture assembly.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock has a pistol grip, Type III barrel band with sling loop & bayonet lug, sling well, sling pass through and a metal buttplate. The barrel band shows discoloration and light scrapes. The wood shows various scrapes and scratches. Some have damaged small portions of the surface wood. These marks 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 to Fine overall condition.

Type of Finish: Parkerized

Finish Originality: Original to Arsenal Rebuild

Bore Condition: The bore is bright. The rifling is sharp. There is light intermittent frosting at the muzzle. The bore shows an M.E. of 0.6.

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 97% of its metal finish. The barrel shows small scrapes & thin scratches. The remaining metal shows scuffs & light scrapes. The bottom metal shows light discoloration. The markings are deep. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good Plus to Fine 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: The rifle comes with a 15 round magazine. The magazine shows light scrapes and thin scratches. Overall it is in about Very Good Plus to Fine condition.
The 15 round magazine is not available to residents of California or any other state with magazine capacity restrictions.

Our Assessment: This Inland Division M1 Carbine was made back in 1943. After WWII it was rebuilt at the Rock Island Arsenal. It has lots of nice markings on the metal and on the wood including a Rock Island Arsenal Rebuild stamp. This is a great looking M1 Carbine with a strong bore. It will add nicely to your collection.