Here's an excellent example of one of America's earliest semi automatic carbines: The venerable M1 Carbine. The particular specimen was produced by Inland; a division of General Motors. Inland was by far the largest producer of M1 Carbines; manufacturing more than 2,600,000 during its production run. In fact, Inland guns constitute a full 43% of all M1 Carbines made!
This particular example is in great shape. It's 700,000 serial number range puts it's date of manufacture in late 1943; and its barrel is dated August of 1943, indicating that is original to the receiver!
The stock is in very good condition with a few dings and dents, but no major damage other than some minor handling marks. There are no cartouches other than a white painted "85" rack number painted on the bottom of the pistol grip - indicating that this stock may be a post WWII arsenal replacement prior to the Korean War.
The finish of the metal components is excellent with a wonderful grey-green aged Parkerizing with no areas of wear or rust. All the markings are crisp and legible.
The action is wonderfully smooth and the bore is excellent with crisp rifling and no rust or pitting. There are no import marks anywhere, indicating that this gun has been owned by the good old U-S-of-A since it was originally built nearly 80 years ago.
Included with this rifle is an original magazine in good condition with excellent bluing (what appears to be discoloration in the photographs is actually oil).
*This weapon was made after 1899 and/or fires a modern cartridge. MUST be shipped to Federal Firearms License holder for transfer. Never bought a gun through an FFL before? Give us a call at (262) 473-5444 and we'd be glad to walk you through this simple process
