11Bravo, welcome and thank you for your service. So sorry to here about your father. The carbine sounds like a desirable one. Pictures will help determine value. What you describe sounds like a correct, not messed with 6 digit Inland. Does the stock have the I cut on the right? Is it a high wood or low wood? What are the stamps on the rear sight and barrel band? Someone will give you advise on loading pics. I still have trouble doing it. Your going to get alot of help with this, I'm sure.....Frank

P.S. I have a soft spot for the Infantry