Inland 300,957

[painter777]

I44,
I stated earlier in one of these 2 posts, that I like to take pictures as I break one down. It really helps to reveal wear patterns.
Yes it was returned after being cleaned in detail.

This picture will show as received, before cleaning:




After being cleaned:



Soon he'll be dropping off the LT. COL Colt 1911.
I'll do the same with it, but post on the .45 forum here.

Thx,
Charlie-Painter777

[INLAND44]

Nice work! What did you use on it?

[painter777]

Coat with Hoppes #9, let sit, soft bristle brush, repeat often, letting set overnight wrapped with rags soaked again with #9, then wrapped over with plastic to keep the #9 from drying out, then again soft bristle brushed.
Very lucky it was just a light film that had started.
Could almost make out the hand (palm) print from when it was last stored away years ago, with out being wiped down.

Got Lucky,
Charlie-Painter777

[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