The Serial number may be toward the latter part of the WW2 manufacturing run but check the Reference books for approximate Build date. The M1 Carbine most likely is NOT in the same configuration it was originally built to because of Rebuild by Armories after WW2. Nov 25, 2017 - Inland Manufacturing Division was. Inland had the first series and last series of serial numbers issued. This Inland built M1 Carbine is on.

LSB#: 180920AC04 Make: Inland Division of General Motors Model: M1 Carbine Serial Number: 943609 Year of Manufacture: October - December 1943 (page 28 of Scott Duff’s book The M1 Carbine Owner’s Guide) Caliber:.30 Carbine Action Type: Semi Auto, Detachable Magazine Markings: There is no visible import mark. We did not disassembly the rifle to view the part markings as it is now a Sporting Rifle. The top of the receiver is marked “U.S. CARBINE / CAL.

30 M1” on the front and “INLAND DIV. / 943609” on the rear. The rear of the aftermarket magazine is marked “MADE IN / U.S.A.”. The Type III rear sight is marked “H in a shield”. Barrel Length: Approximately 18 Inches Sights / Optics: The front sight is a beaded blade set atop a ramped base and under a protective hood. The rear sight is an adjustable Type III aperture assembly. Stock Configuration & Condition: The custom Mannlicher stock has a pistol grip, fluted comb, raised cheek piece, metal nosecap, metal handguard, 2 sling studs, custom checkering and a hard rubber recoil pad.

The recoil pad shows scrapes. The finish shows a few small light scrapes & imperfections. The LOP measures 14 3/4 inches from the front of the trigger to the back of the recoil pad. The stock rates in about Excellent overall condition.

Type of Finish: Blue Finish Originality: Refinished Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright, semi bright near the muzzle. The rifling is crisp. There is a small amount of light erosion at the muzzle. The bore shows an M.E. Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 98% of its metal finish as refinished. Acer aspire 7000 drivers download. The left side of the barrel has a small area of pin prick surface erosion showing through the finish at the front sight base.

The right side of the receiver shows some light thinning consistent with cycling. The trigger guard is discolored. The rifle shows a few small handling marks. The screw heads show use. The markings are deep. Overall, this rifle rates in about Fine Plus 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 5 round magazine that shows light scrapes from insertion & removal. It is in about Very Good Plus condition. Our Assessment: This Inland M1 Carbine was made by the Inland Manufacturing Division of General Motors during WWII. It was eventually refinished & dropped into a Mannlicher stock to make it a Sporting Rifle. The rifle looks great with a dark blue finish set in the custom hardwood stock.

Its bore is strong & bright so it should be a delightful shooter. This is a Nice looking rifle that should be fun to shoot. CA Legal or CA Private Party Transferable: This rifle is curio and relic eligible and can be transferred/sold in California. LSB#: 180920AC04 Make: Inland Division of General Motors Model: M1 Carbine Serial Number: 943609 Year of Manufacture: October - December 1943 (page 28 of Sco. SCROLL BELOW 'PAYMENT & SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS' FOR FULL PICTURE SET Photographer for Gun Digest Standard Catalog of Firearms.