WWII Inland Division GM SG Receiver M1 Carbine Semi Auto Rifle 6-1943 C&R
SOLD FOR: $1,375.00
LSB#: LSB260408PA003
Make: Inland Division of General Motors
Model: M1 Carbine
Serial Number: 757155
Year of Manufacture: 1943, Barrel Date 6-1943.
Caliber: .30 Cal Carbine
Action Type: Semi-Automatic carbine fed by detachable magazines.
Markings: No Import Mark.
The top of the receiver: “U.S. CARBINE CAL. 30 M1 / INLAND DIV. 757155”.
The left side of the receiver below the wood line: “SG” Saginaw Gear produced receiver.
The front sight is unmarked
The barrel is marked “INLAND MFG. DIV. GENERAL MOTORS 6-43” 5.5″ back from the front sight “P”. The barrel flat is marked with the usual Inland hieroglyphics. The gas block is marked “BI”. This barrel is produced by BROWN-LIPE-CHAPLIN division of G.M.C.. During 1943 B.I. produced 90,000 extra barrels for use on carbines. These barrels are considered to be the finest of the “FREE ISSUE” barrels sent out to prime contractors that did not produce their own barrels.
The rear of the barrel has a small flaming bomb inspection mark.
The barrel band: “KI” for Keeler Brass
The rear sight is un-marked
The slide: “PI” Packard Inland
The Bolt: Un-marked
The stock: “K96” on the grip and has an ordnance wheel on the flank
The upper handguard: “JLB” Jamestown Lounge CO.
The trigger group: “Q-NL” for National Lock Co
The hammer: “LT-Q” for Ludlow Typograph
The sear is marked “GE-Q” Gerrard Co.
The magazine release: “LT-Q” for Ludlow Typograph
The stock mounted dual magazine pouch: “S.F. CO. Inc 1943 No. m 39061”, and in marker a name.
The magazines: “SS” Shelby Products, and “UQ” Quality HMC.
The Bayonet and Sheath: “U.S.M4 IMPERIAL” and “USM8 B.M.CO”.
Barrel Length: 18″
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a fixed blade set between protective ears. The rear sight is the early flip style dual aperture sight 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 with bayonet lug, a cross bolt safety and a checkered metal butt plate. The LOP measures about 13.25” from the front of the trigger to the back of the butt plate. The wood has been sanded and refinished. The wood shows scattered surface level lines and compressions. The handguard shows two chips around the rivet hole. There is a notable scratch on the grip. There are no cracks. The sling cut shows chips around the edges. The butt plate has sharp checkering, has lost most of its finish, shows pitting from rust and has turned brown with age. Overall this stock set is in about Good+ condition.
Magazine Quantity & Condition: This rifle includes two 15 round magazines, three 15 round magazines still in their wrap and 1x 30 round magazine. Both open magazines show rub wear from use. The UQ magazine shows some surface rust freckles in the bluing. Both open magazines are in Good+ condition. the 30 round magazine is in Very Good condition.
Type of Finish: Parkerized
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright with defined rifling. There is very minor visible erosion. The bore is very clean. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9/10.
Overall Condition: The rifle retains 90% of its metal finish. The friction surfaces of the bolt and receiver show rub wear and the majority of the finish loss. The rifle’s finish has turned brown/green with age in many places. The rifle shows some minor scattered marks from handling. The muzzle and front sight show finish loss. The markings are clear and the screw heads are sharp. Overall this rifle is in 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 two manuals, 6x magazines, Bayonet, Sheath, green canvas sling, stock mounted magazine carrier, and cleaning kit.
Our assessment: This Inland M1 Carbine was manufactured in 1943 and features an Saginaw Gear supplied receiver along with an Inland barrel dated June 1943. The rifle retains several desirable early-war features including the original dual-aperture flip rear sight and cross bolt safety, characteristics highly associated with early M1 Carbine production before later wartime upgrades were introduced. While the barrel band has been replaced during the rifle’s service life, the carbine otherwise maintains much of the appearance and character of an early World War II production example.
A particularly interesting feature of this rifle is its Brown-Lipe-Chaplin barrel. Brown-Lipe-Chaplin, a division of General Motors Corporation, produced approximately 90,000 “free issue” barrels during 1943 for prime contractors that did not manufacture their own barrels. These B.I.-marked barrels are widely regarded by collectors and historians as some of the finest free-issue barrels supplied during wartime production due to their excellent manufacturing quality and consistency. The M1 Carbine became one of the most widely issued American small arms of World War II, valued for its light weight, compact dimensions, and ease of handling. With its June 1943 barrel, desirable early features, and sought-after Brown-Lipe-Chaplin barrel, this Inland represents an attractive example of an early-war M1 Carbine. Please see our high quality photos via the link and best of luck with your bidding!!!-R.L.