Inland 300,957

[DaveHH]

That is a once in a lifetime carbine. As pretty as a Sam-T-Bob fake but absolutely genuine. The ultimate hit. The stock looks like it was made last week, the sharpness around the sling cut out, fabulous. A question: did they drop the flaming ball in the sling well with the I-cut?

Chip: Inland covered almost everything. The reason for the different matte finish is that Inland sand blasted the barrel and top of the receiver to reduce glare as Inland said. That finish line on the receiver is a guarantee of original finish. You will also notice a lack of finish where the barrel meets the gas cylinder. Inland finished these parts as a unit and the band was pushed down toward the barrel base. It stayed there during finishing and then was moved later leaving a lack of finish at the point where the band rested. Here is my Inland and you can clearly see the lack of finish at the point just ahead of the gas cylinder.

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[painter777]

A question: did they drop the flaming ball in the sling well with the I-cut?

Dave,
I'm not sure when Inland dropped the Cannon Ball in the slingwell.
I have a Hi-wood, I cut with the OI, Flaming Cannon Ball and a small Crossed Cannons Stamp. Circle P proof on the bottom of the pistol grip.
Members had told me they thought it would be correct for early 4 digits, IIRC.
Nice stock, but had to glue a small grain split near the edge of the Hi-wood rail about 3" long, again IIRC.
On the right rear side, where we find later Inland CC stamps it's been sanded smooth. Thinking it may have had a painted rack #, a ink stain or just sanded to look nicer. Either way you can feel the flat spot.

I stripped it to do the grain repair. I should dig it out and swap or sell it.
That reminds me of 2 WRA stocks I also have tucked away along with some other makers.
1 WRA is a long channel type III style, but has the extra cut for the recoil plate support IIRC, not sure if it's a converted or made for M2, because it has the selector cut out.
The other WRA is weird! Type III short/regular barrel channel. But has the M2 cut also, BUT: Has a boxed GHD on the right and a boxed SA over C on the left??
Those 3 are on the top of a stack and easiest to get to, to look at.
Also remember having 2 extra RMC stocks. 1 or possibly both needing some repair, but have good RMC stamps.

I should get busy on them, but it looks like I'll be remodeling the hall bath very soon.
They delivered a new tub, sink and tile Monday.
She's already bought what looks like all I'd need for it.
I get her HINT

Thanks your question reminded me about part of what I have laying around.

Cheers Buddy
Charlie-Painter777