WWII Inland Division General Motors M1 Carbine SG Marked Receiver 1943 C&R
SOLD FOR: $1,425.00
LSB#: LSB260503DL020
Make: Inland Division of General Motors with a Saginaw Gear made receiver.
Model: M1 Carbine
Serial Number: 3180807
Year of Manufacture: Receiver Late 1943 Early 1944, Barrel Date 12-43.
Caliber: .30 Carbine
Action Type: Semi-Automatic
Markings:
Receiver: “U.S. CARBINE CAL. 30 M1 / INLAND DIV. 3180807” below the wood line on the left hand side “SG”, the bottom of the receiver is marked with a “7”.
Barrel: on the flat is stamped with the Inland Hieroglyphics, Top of the barrel is marked “P” about 2” in front of the gas block. The end of the barrel is marked “INLAND MFG. DIV. / GENERAL MOTORS / 12-43”. The top of the chamber “I”.
Front Sight: “RIA” Rock Island Armory
Barrel band: “AI” Autoyre Inland
Slide: “W” Winchester
Bolt: “-U-” Underwood.
Rear Sight: “PI” Packard Inland
Trigger group: The marking is illegible
Hammer: “SHTE” Standard Products
Safety: “CM”
Sear: “W” Winchester
Magazine Catch: “M”
Upper Handguard: Q-RMC Rock-Ola Music Co. for Quality Hardware
Stock: “TRIMBLE TN”, “NPM FJA” with an ordnance wheel this denotes a stock made for National Postal meter inspected by Frank Atwood. “-U-” Underwood inspection mark. “O.G.E.K.” Ogden Arsenal Elmer Keith inspected.
Lug: “W” Winchester
Barrel Length: 18″
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a fixed blade set between protective ears. The rear sight is a later style sliding aperture sight with a serrated windage knob dovetailed to the receiver.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is an Oval cut, low wood stock, with a two rivet handguard, type three barrel band, rotary safety and a checkered metal butt plate. The LOP measures about 13” from the front of the trigger to the back of the butt plate. The wood shows compressions, lines, scratches, and nicks scattered throughout. The toe of the stock shows a notable impact mark. There are no cracks. The edges of the wood show some scattered small chips. The butt plate shows very little wear with just some minor marks around the edges. Overall the stock is in Good+-Very Good condition.
Magazine Quantity & Condition: Includes three x 15 round magazines, marked “SK”:, “UU”, and “MN”. The magazines show scattered dings and marks with some surface rust freckling. The UU marked magazine’s follower is very sticky. Overall the magazines will be in about Good condition after a thorough cleaning.
Type of Finish: Parkerized
Finish Originality: Refinished
Bore Condition: The bore is very bright with well defined rifling. The bore is very clean and shows no pitting. There are some visible lines from use. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9.5/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 95% of its metal finish. The barrel shows some rub wear from the barrel band. The friction surfaces of the bolt and receiver show rub wear. The rifle shows some minor discoloration from age. The edges of the rear sight show finish loss. The muzzle shows discoloration at the front sight. The screw heads are sharp and the markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very 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 rifle includes the three magazines.
Our Assessment: This Inland M1 Carbine was originally manufactured between late 1943 and early 1944 and is built on an SG-marked receiver produced by Saginaw Steering Gear Division. It is fitted with a correct Inland Division barrel dated December 1943, reflecting the close cooperation between the various prime contractors that produced the M1 Carbine during World War II. The lightweight, fast-handling M1 Carbine became one of the most successful U.S. military firearms of the war, prized for its reliability and ease of carry by officers, paratroopers, and support troops serving in every theater of combat.
Perhaps the most fascinating aspect of this rifle is its stock, which tells the story of decades of military service and multiple arsenal inspections. The stock is marked “TRIMBLE TN”, identifying it as a product of the Trimble Nursery & Furniture Company made for National Postal Meter Company, and bears the “NPM FJA” cartouche with crossed ordnance wheel, signifying acceptance by Army inspector Colonel Frank J. Atwood. It also carries the “-U-” inspection mark of Underwood and the “O.G.E.K.” rebuild stamp from Ogden Arsenal, representing inspection under Colonel Elmer Keith. Together, these markings indicate a rifle that saw a long military life, passing through multiple rebuild and inspection programs while remaining a serviceable and dependable U.S. military arm. Please see our high quality photos via the link and best of luck with your bidding!!!-R.L.