Inland 12-43 looking for info/insight

[ckcstewart]

OK guys, not sure where to post this but I'm sure an admin/mod will move it if I have inadvertantly stepped on any forum toes. My dad was stationed in Orlando from '58-'63 and our next door neighbor was a crusty old Marine who I called "Uncle Bill". Story is, he was at Iwo Jima and this was his Carbine. When we left, he gave/willed the carbine to me...I was 5 at the time. It has been sitting in closets/under beds ever since. I have maybe run a 100 rounds through it in the last 49 years. Shot great but it DOES NOT like soft stuff...jacketed is fine. A gunsmith said he could smooth it out so it would feed anything but I wouldn't let him touch it. I have never had this apart...kinda scared to. I have broken down everything else I've ever owned (even a nightmare Remington Nylon 66) but I didn't want to accidentally screw this one up. I'm thinking it may be time to pass it on to somebody who appreciates/lusts for their own "addiction". Problem is, I don't really know what I have. I tried to do my research on here but soon realized thet these things can get pretty confusing as to origin, authenticity, original completeness, etc... I finally figured if you guys argued about it every now and then, I didn't have a chance figuring it out myself (I've had so many car related disagreements with "experts" I couldn't begin to count...but its all for fun). I will try to post pics and will be glad to provide more if needed. Thanks for any info you may be able to provide. Pics don't post like I'm used to, I'll figure that out. So, until I can post pics, here goes. Barrel marked Inland MFG Div/General Motors/12-43 and a P further down, front sight has an N stamped in middle, top back of receiver is marked Inland Div and 3181161, stock has cannon and what looks like a P in a circle, old sling forearm bracket has UI stamped on it (oiler is there), rear flip peep sight has an S stamped on left side, barrel band has a 5 stamped on it. I have also posted this on another forum hoping to mine all the knowledge I can...wow that sounds kinda bad...didn't mean it that way.



the link should go to pics, then u can double click on individual pics for larger image....I think.[COLOR="black"]

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I don't think its showing up as a link...may have to copy and paste. Obviously I'm not very good at this...sorry.
Chuck

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