Inland carbine, worth

[johnboy]

Johnboy; the slide and trigger housing are Inland. The 'W' on the bottom of the slide is an inspector's mark - internal Inland or Packard (Packard for Inland - 'P.I.') mark, not gov inspector. The slide is called a 'Type 5' and started showing up around 5.0. At least that's what I think. I have a 4.927 with a Type 5 but I don't think it's original since it also has many other updated parts. However, if your carbine is truly a 'time machine' and is in unmolested configuration, I guess it is what it is.
As for the stock, you might consider cutting your linseed oil 50% with turpentine which speeds penetration. I would give it a few light doses, inside and out, then rest it for a few months. Get a film of lubricant/preservative on all metal surfaces too.

Wow. Somehow I missed the pics before posting. Looks like you have the situation well in hand on the stock oil and gun oil. It's beauty for sure.

Would like to get the stock a little darker ,, it was really dried out.. Thanks for your reply, sling and pouch did,nt come with it.

---------- Post added at 05:21 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:16 PM ----------

Johnboy,
I see Jim got your pictures posted.
Very nice looking carbine.
Seems I can just make out the chisel type stake marks on the dovetails.
Do you shoot it?
Any idea what part of Michigan?

JimF,
Thx for stepping in for me.
Pretty busy here with the phone.

Hillbilly-06,
I recall some volunteers at a store in the 'South' with a similiar story ;-)


Ch-P777

Never have shot it.