WWII Inland General Motors M1 Carbine .30cal 18” Semi-Auto Rifle Korea M1A1

SOLD FOR: $1686.99

WOA#: WY230405FT001

Make: General Motors, Inland Division

Model:  U.S. M1 Carbine

Serial Number: 5147219

Year of Manufacture: 1944.  Blue Sky Import which means this rifle was sent to S.Korea for military service and was imported back to the U.S. in the 80’s or 90’s.

Caliber: .30 Cal

Action Type:  Semi-Automatic

Markings: Top, back of the receiver is marked “INLAND DIV. 5147219” and the top, front of the receiver is marked “U.S. CARBINE CAL. 30 M1”.  On the barrel, rear of the front sight, is marked “INLAND MFG. DIV. GENERAL MOTORS 4-44” and “BLUESKY / ARLINGTON.VA”.  The inside of the buttplate is marked “F”.  The rear of the magazine is marked “UQ”.

Barrel Length: 18”

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade sight with protective wings and the rear sight is a late issue adjustable aperture.

Stock Configuration & Condition:  The refurbished wood stock includes the foregrip and an integrated pistol grip with a wire-frame M1A1 folding buttstock. The buttstock has a cheek pad made of metal with a thin piece of leather over it and a swiveling spring-loaded metal buttplate with a checkered pattern. The reverse side of the cheek pad has a slot for a cleaning kit.  The barrel has the late-war bayonet lug.  The LOP measures 13.25” from the front of the trigger to the back of the fully unfolded stock. The stock rates in Very Good overall condition.  There are some compression marks on the left and right side of the stock.

Magazine Quantity & Condition: One 15rd .30 Cal magazine, Very Good Condition

Type of Finish:  Blued

Finish Originality: Original, Refurbished

Bore Condition:  The bore is bright and the rifling is mostly sharp. There is no visible erosion in the bore.

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 70% of its metal finish. The balance of the finish shows oxidation and some light erosion throughout. The screw heads are sharp and pins are unmarred. Springs and threads are still serviceable. The markings are clear. Overall, this refurbished rifle rates in about Fine 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: Total of one magazine

Our Assessment: The M1 Carbine is one of the gallant heroes of World War II. Used by American troops in both theatres, it was the smaller more ergonomic cousin to the M1 Garand Main Battle Rifle. The M1 was produced by everyone from Winchester to General Motors. After World War II, the M1 Carbine would go on to serve US forces in Korea and Vietnam, becoming one of the most famous US battle implements.  This beautiful M1 Carbine is one of those serviced in South Korea after WWII and then imported back into the U.S. in the 70’s and 80’s. It was originally manufactured by General Motors Inland Division in April, 1944 – Making an already rare breed all the more historically rich and desirable.  This could be a critter gun, a range gun, or a truck gun thanks to its compact yet powerful build.  Please see our photos, specs below, and good luck on your bid!