Early WWII Inland Division General Motors M1 Carbine .30 Cal Rifle 1942 C&R
SOLD FOR: $2,026.00
LSB#: LSB251216DH187
Make: Inland Division of General Motors
Model: M1 Carbine
Serial Number: 22460
Year of Manufacture: May 1942- December 1943 Barrel Date 7-1942
Caliber: .30 Cal Carbine
Action Type: Semi-Automatic carbine fed by detachable magazines.
Markings:
The top of the receiver is marked, “U.S. CARBINE CAL. 30 M1 / INLAND DIV. 22460”.
The top of the barrel is marked “INLAND MFG. DIV. GENERAL MOTORS 7-42″, and two “P” stamps. The barrel flat has the usual Inland hieroglyphics and a flaming bomb.
The barrel band is unmarked
The front sight is marked “N” Inland
The rear sight is marked with “S” with round corners Inland
The slide is marked “PI” in a circle for Packard Inland
The trigger group is marked “INLAND” with a flaming bomb.
The hammer is marked Shield “H” and a flaming bomb Hemphill MFG CO. for Inland dog leg type with vertical slot.
The checkered crossbolt safety is unmarked
The sear is marked “RI”. REECE Buttonhole Machine Co. for Inland
The magazine catch is marked “EI” Eaton Pond Co. for Inland
The upper handguard is marked “IO” with a flaming bomb for Inland Overton
The sling cut of the stock is marked “IO” for Inland Overton with a flaming bomb and small ordnance wheel. There is a faint Circle “P” on the pommel.
The oiler is marked “IS” international Silver Co.
The lug is unmarked
The magazine is marked “A.I.”
Barrel Length: 18”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a simple blade set between protective wings and the rear sight is an early L type “Flip” style dual aperture sight dovetailed to the receiver.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock on this rifle is an I cut, high wood stock with a two rivet handguard, a type 1 barrel band, checkered metal butt plate and a cross bolt safety. The LOP is 13.25” from the front of the trigger to the rear of the butt plate. The wood has been sanded and re-finished. There is a crack on the inside of the forend that can be felt from the outside but not seen from the outside. The wood shows some surface level lines, compressions, open grain, and nicks. There are some small scattered chips in the edges of the wood, the most notable are the three near the recoil lug. The metal butt plate has been refinished and has well defined checkering. Overall the stock set is in about Good condition.
Magazine Quantity & Condition: This rifle includes one x 15 round magazine in Good condition showing some minor surface rust freckling in the bluing.
Type of Finish: Parkerized
Finish Originality: Refinished
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is visible. The bore shows visible erosion and pitting mainly in the middle of the bore on the left side when looking from the muzzle. The pitting runs for about three inches. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 6/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains 98% of the metal finish. The bolt and friction surfaces of the receiver show very minor rub wear. The metal surfaces show some minor handling and scattered light marks. The flat surface of the bolt shows some finish loss. The markings are clear and the screw heads are sharp. Overall this rifle is in about Good 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: This carbine includes the magazine, oiler, and canvas sling.
Our Assessment: The M1 Carbine was adopted in 1941 to provide U.S. forces with a lightweight, handy firearm, and Inland Division of General Motors was the largest and most prolific prime contractor. Early Inland production from 1942-1943 represents the formative period of carbine manufacture, before many later wartime simplifications were introduced. Rifles from this era are especially desirable for retaining early features that were phased out as production accelerated or rifles were rebuilt.
This example is an early Inland M1 Carbine made in mid to late 1942 and is fitted with a correct Inland barrel dated July 1942. The rifle has been refinished yet retains its Inland-marked stock and handguard, including a correct early I-cut, high-wood stock. It also retains the checkered cross-bolt safety, another hallmark of early production. Overall, this is a strong early-war Inland carbine that retains key original features collectors look for, making it an good example of early Inland produced M1 Carbines. To better understand this M1 carbine please see our high quality photos via the link and best of luck with your bidding!!!-R.L.