1944 Inland

[DaveHH]

Inland sand blasted the top portion of their receivers to avoid a shiny surface that reflected sunlight. I think that they were the only manufacturer that did this. I doubt that there was any deception involved with your carbine. I looked at it and it does appear to have most of the correct parts. Type 2 band, Type B angled slide, round bolt blued, the correct trigger housing (Vertical Inland insignia).
I wouldn't change anything on that gun. Get a correct sling or a good repo sling and leave it as is. It may have come with that blued barrel, or someone might have done it later. There is the classic shadow (or in this case a lack of finish) where the band would have sat. The finish on the receiver isn't all that good, but that isn't unusual at all. It is a fine unit as is.

[new2brass]

Do you have a link?
Why not put them on here?

I did link his picture in my post, but it disappeared?
Dave, I am guessing you did not see the picture. the absence of finish is not from when it was originally finished, Finish has been removed from gas block forward evident of cross hatched scratches. A blue finish applied forward of where the band sat in rear position.
Again not bashing, pointing out what make sense to me. If its any consolation I have a early carbine that was pristine original condition Until the previous owner removed all finish that was exposed. I am guessing to make it look chromed.

[DaveHH]

I did see a photo but not large enough to show scratches. It did look like there was no finish at all in the shadow area of the barrel. I've never seen a cold blue part before. It sure looks like it came that way, the sharp lettering on the barrel and all. Beyond that, it is a nice pretty complete carbine. I'd still leave it as is. It is just worn enough to be a gun to use and not a safe queen.