The right rear of the trigger group is marked “INLAND” which is an Inland mark (page 78 of Craig Riesch’s book, U.S. M1 Carbines Wartime Production 7 th Edition). The hammer is marked “HI” which is an Inland mark (page 89).
SOLD FOR: $1,402.98 LSB#: 180104DN06 Make: Inland Division of General Motors Model: M1 Carbine Serial Number: 6325407 Year of Manufacture: January – March 1945 (page 28 of Scott Duff’s book The M1 Carbine Owner’s Guide); Barrel Date 10-44 Caliber:.30 Carbine Action Type: Semi Auto, Detachable Magazine Markings: There is no visible import mark. The top of the receiver is marked “U.S. CARBINE / CAL. 30 M1” on the front and “INLAND DIV. / 6325407” on the rear.
The top of the barrel is marked “INLAND MFG. / GENERAL MOTORS / 10 – 44” and “P”. The right rear of the trigger group is marked “INLAND” which is an Inland mark (page 78 of Craig Riesch’s book, U.S. M1 Carbines Wartime Production 7 th Edition). The hammer is marked with a “W” which is a Winchester mark (page 89). The magazine release is marked “M” and “HI” which is an Inland mark (pages 97). The rotary safety is marked “JAO” which is a Post WWII rebuild code (pages 93 & 184).
The inside of the operating slide is marked “S in a circle” and double stamped “S” which are both Standard Products marks (page 65). The bottom of the op slide is marked “801.”. The bolt is marked “W” on the right lug which is a Winchester mark (page 36). The front sight is marked “N” which is consistent for Inland and others (page 56). The Type III rear sight is marked “I.R.C. / 7160060” which is a post WWII rebuild code (page 27 & 184).
The Type II barrel band is marked “KI” which is an Inland mark (page 58- 59). The sling well is marked with a “flaming bomb” and “W” which is a Winchester mark (page 108-109). The inside of the handguard is marked “SJ” which is a Standard Products mark (page 138). The left side of the stock, above the trigger, is marked “AAV”; the “V” is a lighter strike.
“AA” is for the Augusta Arsenal in Georgia (page 183) and the “V” is the inspectors mark. The face of the grip is marked with a “P” proof. The base of the grip is marked “188” in white paint with a “line” scratched through it. Itools serial key. The right side of the butt is marked with a “3” in white paint. The outside of the White Bag” is marked with the rifles serial number in marker. It is stamped “PROTECTIVE / COATINGS CORP. / MIL B 40028 / 6-67” next to the small end of the bag.
The both sides of the bag are stamped with the same markings several times near one of the seams. The markings are stamped in red. They read “MIL-B-131D CLASS 1 AND 2 / PROTECTIVE COATINGS CORP. / PC-311-C” and “LOT NO. 34 / MAY 1967”. There is a sleeve of paper in the bag which we did not remove as we may damage it trying to get it out or putting it back in. It is marked on one side.
The markings include “VPI / THE ORCHARD CORPORATION / OF AMERICA”, MIL-P-3240B / TYPE 1 CLASS A STYLE A / OPC-359S0 / JUNE 1967”. Barrel Length: Approximately 18 Inches Sights / Optics: The front sight is a post set between two protective wings.
The rear sight is a fully adjustable Type III aperture assembly. Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock has a pistol grip, metal barrel band with sling loop, sling well, sling pass through, and a metal buttplate. There is some tape residue on the base of the grip. The right side of the wood shows some beaded oil residue under the receiver. There are 2 small but deep scratches next to the magazine well. The wood shows various scrapes, scratches and compression marks. A few are deep.
Most of these marks have been oiled over. The LOP measures 13 1/4 inches from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stock rates in about Very Good Plus overall condition. Type of Finish: Parkerized Finish Originality: Original to Arsenal Rebuild Bore Condition: The bore is bright; semi bright near the muzzle. The rifling is deep. The bore shows an M.E.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 98% of its metal finish. The barrel shows scuffs and some small scrapes. The trigger guard shows small scratches. The op rod shows light scrapes. There are various light handling marks on the remaining metal. The barrel band screw head shows some use.
The markings are deep. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good Plus to 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: The rifle comes with a protective storage “White Bag” which contains a treated paper insert. Both the bag & insert show creasing and handling marks.
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