Should I Have Passed On This Inland?

[painter777]

GIBOB,
In CCNL #32 June 1979,
The one that JB Powers searched thru the bushel of front sights.
SI milled were found. Reported having the rear bevel inside the outer ears (like yours).
On page 6, in the chart, last column it's noted Inland, Spring 1943.
Your Staking matches the marked style in the staking column.

I believe these were made by Simpro Mfg. Co. Who also made sights for IBM and Underwood.... Maybe NPM also, these include Type I and Type II when applicable.

Note: Though there were no pictures I found a post of a Bavarian return where the marking read IS with the barrel up right. It didn't state if it was a Type I or II.
With your S up on the ridge, I'd be looking for a light 'I' impression on either side.

With your picture blown way up, I think it may be stamped up side down. Being IS with barrel up. This from looking at the style of the S and a slight crush on the LEFT EDGE OR THE RIDGE.

5 SI sights were found in that bushel, I'd rate them as being rare.

?? You sure that's a OI stock? Can you see inside the sling well?

Per CCNL #346
UI Swivels with and without Serifs were reported in your range.
SI front sights (Ridged and Flat base) reported from 34,512 - 564,718
You can thank Chris A for this Masterpiece!

Later, Race is on....