I just bought my first M1 Carbine last week and due to a lack of funds settled on a 1943 Inland with a very small import mark on the underside of the barrel near the front sight. The seller had said it was a Blue Sky Import but it has the ARL ORD ARLINGTON VA where only the upper third to a half of the letters show up. At first glance the import mark just looks like a little rough scratch you about need a magnifying glass to see it. I have just started to disassemble the weapon and get an idea of which manufacturer made which parts. My question is the hand guard has a very clear P-U stamped in it which I’m guessing is Irwin-Pederson for Underwood. I say guessing because while I have seen a lot of information on who made what for whom I somehow missed the P-U so I’m looking to the group for a clarification.
When I get a moment I shall post the pics and hopefully get feedback. In my area of the country M1 Carbines without the import marks are going for $1,200 to $1,400 if they are in good condition. This is a nice Inland in pretty good shape with the Augusta Arsenal stamp (AAD) on the left side of the stock and all the referb. upgrades (adjustable rear sight, low cut stock, bayonet lug etc. but was $650 so out the door it went.Information
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