Arsenal Rebuilt Early Inland Division M1A1 Carbine .30 Cal 18” Rifle M1
SOLD FOR: $2469
WOA#: WY230923WM003
Make: Inland Division of General Motors, Augusta Arsenal rework
Model: M1A1
Serial Number: 133689
Year of Manufacture: Late 1942, Post-war arsenal rework
Caliber: .30 Carbine
Action Type: Semi-Automatic
Markings: The top of the receiver is marked “U.S. Carbine CAL. .30”, “Inland Div. 133689”. The barrel is marked “Inland MFG DIV. General Motors 10-42”. The right side of the trigger group is marked with Inland’s logo. The magazine release is marked “M”. The right side of the rear sight is marked “J.A.O. 7160060”. The inside of the buttplate is marked “B257614”, with a circle marking, and “6”. The left rear side of the stock is marked “AA”. The front side of the grip is marked “P”. The bottom of the grip is marked with a crossed cannon Ordnance mark and “I0”. The left side of the barrel band is marked “KI”. The inside of the stock is marked “IO”. The inside of the upper handguard is marked “HI”. The rivets on the leather section of the buttstock are marked “7/4”.
Barrel Length: 18″
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a fixed blade with protective ears. The rear sight is a late sliding adjustable aperture sight dovetailed to the receiver.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is a Low Wood M1A1 stock with wire buttstock, Type III barrel band with a sling loop, and a sling loop on the bottom of the ‘Slim Jim’ grip. The upper handguard is Type II with 2 rivets and deep narrow sight groove. The wire that makes up the buttstock measures .310-.320 which are correct dimensions for an original. The LOP measures 13.125” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. There are some compression marks, scratches, and nicks throughout. The compression marks are primarily on the left side of the stock. There is a small section of wood missing from the right rear side of the upper handguard, just above the operating-rod. The stock folds correctly. The leather is slightly worn. The stock rates in about Very Good Condition. This is an Authentic Original WW2 M1A1 Carbine Stock.
Magazine Quantity & Condition: None
Type of Finish: Blued, Phosphate
Finish Originality: Original to arsenal rebuild
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is mostly sharp. There is some minor corrosion in the bore..
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 85% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows wear across the bolt group surface and around the receiver including some scratches on the barrel. The screw heads are sharp, though the screw head on the barrel band has seen some moderate use. The pins are unmarred. The markings are clear. The most visible finish loss is near the muzzle and on the bayonet lug. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good condition. Please see our photos for a better understanding of the rifle’s overall 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 comes with a green canvas sling.
Our Assessment: The M1A1 Carbine is a lightweight, semi-automatic rifle that was used by the US military during World War II and the Korean War. It was designed to replace the heavier and bulkier M1 Garand rifle in certain situations, such as for troops who required a smaller and lighter weapon, such as paratroopers, support personnel, and officers.
The M1A1 Carbine was first introduced in May of 1942 and quickly became a popular weapon among American troops. It was used extensively throughout World War II, particularly by airborne troops, and it saw action in every major theater of the war. After the war, the M1A1 remained in service with the US military during the Korean War, where it proved to be a reliable and effective weapon in jungle and mountain terrain.
This example is an early Inland M1A1 that was rebuilt at the Augusta Arsenal after the war. It retains most, if not all, of its original markings, with the rebuild mainly adding late and post war improvements to the rifle. The bore is bright, with only some minor corrosion but with sharp rifling. This is a lovely example of an oft-relished after rifle, made famous by US paratroopers. This will make a great addition to any US or WWII surplus collection, and it has the benefit of being easy to store too.
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