WWII Inland Division M1 Carbine .30 Carbine w/Aftermarket M1A1/M2 Stock C&R
SOLD FOR: $1,120
WOA#: WY231030LJ002
Make: Inland Division of General Motors
Model: M1 Carbine
Serial Number: 3094540
Year of Manufacture: Late 1943
Caliber: .30 Carbine
Action Type: Semi-Automatic
Markings: The top of the receiver is marked “U.S. Carbine CAL. .30”, “Inland Div 3094540”. The right side is marked “D”.The front exterior of the barrel is marked “Inland MFG DIV. General Motors 12-43”. The top of the barrel underneath the handguard is marked “P”. The underside is marked “BI”. The left side of the hammer is marked “WU”. The magazine release is marked “M”. The right side of the rear sight is marked with a shield “H” mark. The bottom front side of the grip is marked “P”. The bottom of the grip is marked “IO” and with the crossed cannons Ordnance Department mark. The left side of the barrel band is marked “J.M.Q.” The front inside of the stock is marked “IO”. The inside of the upper handguard is marked “IO”.
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 an aftermarket M1A1/M2 stock with a wire buttstock, Type III barrel band with a sling loop, and a sling loop on the bottom of the aftermarket grip. The upper handguard is a Type III style with 4 rivets and deep narrow sight groove. The LOP measures 13.1” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. There are compression marks, scuffs, and scratches throughout the wood. There are compression marks on the left side of the stock where the buttplate hits when the stock is folded. The stock folds correctly. The leather is worn but not cracking. There is a wear mark in the middle of the leather. The stock rates in about Very Good Condition.
Magazine Quantity & Condition: 1x 10 round magazine in Good condition.
Type of Finish: Parkerized
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is semi-bright and the rifling is shallow. There is moderate erosion in the bore.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 70% of its metal finish. There are scuffs and scratches throughout the metal surfaces. The receiver shows operational wear along the edges. There are a couple small impact marks directly in front of the rear sight. The trigger assembly has a patina. The front sling loop is heavily rusted. The buttplate has spots of surface rust and wear to the finish. There is a gap on the right side between the recoil plate and the stock. The front of the base of the magazine is bent down slightly, exposing part of the spring. The screw heads show moderate use. The markings are crisp. Overall, this rifle rates 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 rifle comes with a green canvas sling and a 10 round magazine.
Our Assessment: The M1 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 M1 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 M1 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 Inland M1 originally built in late 1943. Though there are a number of seemingly real markings, the stock is aftermarket and not original. The two biggest signs that this is the case are a cutout in the interior of the stock for the M2 selector switch and the non-casting marked buttplate. The receiver and barrel are original to each other though, with the serial number roughly correlating to around the same time as the barrel date. They are also both Inland marked. Some of the parts are not Inland marked, such as the hammer, which may point to the rifle having been rebuilt at some point. The barrel has some life to it still and the stock is in good shape. Though not wholly original, this would still have a place in any American collection and it would be a good fit for reenacting where the use of a real M1A1 might be less than ideal. Please see our photos.
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