(C) INLAND M1A1 SEMI-AUTOMATIC PARATROOPER CARBINE.

(C) INLAND M1A1 SEMI-AUTOMATIC PARATROOPER CARBINE. Numbered at the end of the 2nd block of Inland M1A1 production which ran from May 1944 to December 1944. The Inland barrel is dated "12-44" and is fitted with an "N" marked machined front sight and adjustable "I.R.CO." rear sight. Blued "IO" round bolt and "PI" slide. Inland trigger group mounted with a push button safety, "SI" marked magazine catch, and "HI" straight hammer. The walnut low wood stock body is marked "IO" in the channel. The "IO" marked 4-rivet top wood is retained by a "KI" bayonet lug band. Slim jim pistol grip marked on the right with a partial ordnance wheel and on the base with an "RI / 3". The folding wire stock has a leather pad affixed with late style steel rivets. Butt plate is cast with "B257614 (star) 9" on the underside. Includes a flat bottom "AI" marked magazine. CONDITION: Very good. Carbine retains the vast majority of its arsenal parkerized finish. Significant portions of blue remain on the bolt with expected silvering. Stock body has been lightly sanded and reoiled with some marring on the left side from the folded butt plate. Grip has some impressions and wear around the base. Cheekpiece remains supple and intact with some edgewear present. Fine, crisp and bright bore. ME of 1.Name Value Barrel Length 18" Caliber/Bore .30 Carbine FFL Status Curio & Relic Manufacturer Inland Division Model M1A1 Serial Number 6448655, Name, Value, Barrel Length, 18", Caliber/Bore, .30 Carbine, FFL Status, Curio & Relic, Manufacturer, Inland Division, Model, M1A1, Serial Number, 6448655

Estimate:$2,000

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