Inland 300,957

[painter777]

Thought I'd start a new post for the pictures.
The intro story can be found here:
Inland here with engraved SS# on slide arm

I worked hard on this one to verify it, to what I strongly feel is as Issued/manufactured, but got very side tracked researching the history of the previous owner and his career in the Air force.

I hope you enjoy and I appreciate you giving me time to get the Carbine Club data Sheet mailed off before posting these links.

Thank You,
Charlie-Painter777

Your Choice Album or Slideshow:

Full Photo Album: To magnify, Click on a picture, then click on the bottom right corner of that picture, then once again click on the bottom right corner magnifier and get a large view You'll figure it out.

Inland 300957 Photos by Painter8439 | Photobucket

Slideshow:
Inland 300957 Slideshow by Painter8439 | Photobucket

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[ChipS]

Very nice set of photos. Thanks for the extreme effort.

Question: Can anyone explain how and why the rear end of the barrel was finished polished and blued and the front end rough and parkerized (dulite?)? I am embarassed to say this is the first time I have recognized this condition. I thought Inland always finished their barrel assemblies as a unit, except maybe the very earliest production. Thanks, ChipS

[INLAND44]

Wow. It's awesome, and I don't throw that word around like the kids do today. Even has the green number stamp. BTW, that is a Social Security number, not an officer's service number.

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Chip; the carbine is Dulite blued. The texture of the surface depends on it's preparation. The exposed steel of the barrel would have a rougher finish to be non-glare. Any parts that were not given that surface texture, like the bolt, would have a 'brighter' finish. But the brighter part of the barrel would have been concealed by the stock and hand guard. Notice also the typical 'two-tone' receiver. If I ever heard the explanation for that I have forgotten it, but it's one of the 'tells' for original Dulite. That carbine is a time machine.

[carwashchris]

You really went all out Charlie, very nice presentation. The best movie I've seen in long time LOL.

Chris

[painter777]

Thx Chris,
It was a pleasure.
I try to pull them apart and photo as I go. That way members can hopefully get the feeling their there with me.
I knew after pulling the stock that I was the first to do so in a very.......... long time.
Muzzle end of the barrel was full of fuzzys from a lined gun case.
After cleaning the bore was spotless.
I could tell it was one of the very few you run across that is a true original.

I had passed along the pictures to a few top members of The Carbine Club, all believing it's 100%.

BTW:
Finish is the black oxide/blued finish, found very early in INLANDs 1st serial block.
I tried to add descriptions to most every picture in the album.

Thx,
Charlie-Painter777

Barrel Fuzz:

[DaveHH]

That is a once in a lifetime carbine. As pretty as a Sam-T-Bob fake but absolutely genuine. The ultimate hit. The stock looks like it was made last week, the sharpness around the sling cut out, fabulous. A question: did they drop the flaming ball in the sling well with the I-cut?

Chip: Inland covered almost everything. The reason for the different matte finish is that Inland sand blasted the barrel and top of the receiver to reduce glare as Inland said. That finish line on the receiver is a guarantee of original finish. You will also notice a lack of finish where the barrel meets the gas cylinder. Inland finished these parts as a unit and the band was pushed down toward the barrel base. It stayed there during finishing and then was moved later leaving a lack of finish at the point where the band rested. Here is my Inland and you can clearly see the lack of finish at the point just ahead of the gas cylinder.

[painter777]

A question: did they drop the flaming ball in the sling well with the I-cut?

Dave,
I'm not sure when Inland dropped the Cannon Ball in the slingwell.
I have a Hi-wood, I cut with the OI, Flaming Cannon Ball and a small Crossed Cannons Stamp. Circle P proof on the bottom of the pistol grip.
Members had told me they thought it would be correct for early 4 digits, IIRC.
Nice stock, but had to glue a small grain split near the edge of the Hi-wood rail about 3" long, again IIRC.
On the right rear side, where we find later Inland CC stamps it's been sanded smooth. Thinking it may have had a painted rack #, a ink stain or just sanded to look nicer. Either way you can feel the flat spot.

I stripped it to do the grain repair. I should dig it out and swap or sell it.
That reminds me of 2 WRA stocks I also have tucked away along with some other makers.
1 WRA is a long channel type III style, but has the extra cut for the recoil plate support IIRC, not sure if it's a converted or made for M2, because it has the selector cut out.
The other WRA is weird! Type III short/regular barrel channel. But has the M2 cut also, BUT: Has a boxed GHD on the right and a boxed SA over C on the left??
Those 3 are on the top of a stack and easiest to get to, to look at.
Also remember having 2 extra RMC stocks. 1 or possibly both needing some repair, but have good RMC stamps.

I should get busy on them, but it looks like I'll be remodeling the hall bath very soon.
They delivered a new tub, sink and tile Monday.
She's already bought what looks like all I'd need for it.
I get her HINT

Thanks your question reminded me about part of what I have laying around.

Cheers Buddy
Charlie-Painter777

[painter777]

The owner picked his carbine up from me today.
I already miss it.
Glad I have the pictures to peak at every now and then.
I also copied and scanned the info from the LT. COL.
I feel I was very fortunate to of had the chance to document this one.

Thx,
Charlie-Painter777

[Bill Hollinger]

Charlie, what a great example of an unmolested Inland. Beautiful! Perfect!

[painter777]

The Gas Cylinder is marked WI on the front made by Worcester Taper Pin for Inland.
But on the right side it has either a Z or sideways N?

Any Ideas?
Maybe inspection... ?

Thx,
Charlie-Painter777




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