My 1943 Inland

[Harry aka Cowboy]

Thought I might share my other carbine and its story with the group.
I purchased this 17 years ago from a kid who was trying to sell it at a gunshop I frequented. The kid told us a dealer known to us had told him he would give him a $50 bucks for it as a parts gun. That dealer had said it was a mixmamster, non original, and that he'd be lucky get $90 when selling it. The kid insisted it was original and brought back by his grandfather after ww2 and willed to him. He thought the dealer was trying to cheat him.
To me it didn't matter all I wanted was a shooter. The clerk, who I knew well, was not allowed to purchase military weapons by the owner and told me if I wanted it go for it. Adding he had checked stolen property lists getting no hits. I asked the kid how much and if he had any thing else with it. He had a mag pouch, 2 magazines and 2 boxes of 1943 miltary ammo that came with it. Never thought to ask kid any more about his grandfather other then to learn he had passed on the year before. Bought it and had my first carbine.
My wife used it to shoot for her DCM Garand. We found the rear sight was loose in the dovetail while she was sighting in. Then while shooting the match the extractor came apart. I was wondering just what hell I had bought. Luckily, we found the parts except for the spring. So I went to a friend who was into carbines and we repaired the extractor and (ugh) staked the rear sight in place. My friend was, as was I, into shooting not collecting at that time. My wife then went to another match and qualified for her Garand.
So with all that said here is the breakdown and pics of that first aquisition.
Let me know what I may have wrong or any other comments on this.

Inland receiver serial no.29062x with M stamped underneath
Barrel: Inland Mfg. General motors 5-43 also P stamp TE 1 ME 0-1
Piston: Stamped what appears to be LI (Is this an Inland part?)
Front sight: type 1 marked with N (Inland part)
Barrel Band: Type 1A with UI on Sling swivel (Inland part)
Trigger group housing: Inland stamp (not disaassembled)
Magazine catch: marked W-1 (Inland Part)
Safety: Push button unmarked?
Sear: Stamped RI (Inland Part)
Trigger: ? no visible markings (not disassembled)
Hammer: Marked clear H Might have poorly stamped I before it? Correct?
Bolt: Flat with WI (Inland Part)
Slide: Type II marked outside with H, inside with PI and number 2
Sight: Third generation adjustable I.R. Co. 7160060 International Register
Handguard: 2 rivet with small brass band on front, S-HB on interior (Standard Products original to assembly?)
Recoil Shield: Stamped Standard Products (original?)
Stock: S-HB and Flaming bomb in stock well, crossed cannons right side. (Standard Products original?)
Buttplate: stamped s-s3 (Standard products?)
Sling: Marked in red G-and what looks like an S
Oiler: SI inside circle (inland part)
Magazine's: original with gun marked UI others in pouch marked U
Pouch: Marked US front Laird Schober 43 on back
Ammo: Unfortunatly shot that up when wife fired for the garand.

After reading this forum I am looking back and saying why did I stake sight. The dovetail had no stake marks and I can remember my friend commenting how that seemed unusual to him. He was into using M2's at the time. I know the stock should supposedly be an I cut from reading on forums any thoughts on it or late sight?
I can see how an adjustable would be desirable versus a flip haveing shot competition.
Any way enough rambling from me hope I can learn something and that you all enjoy.

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[shadycon]

You did good and still a very good carbine as is. The stock with handguard is valuable in its self being Standard Products. Now all you need is a nice Std Pd with a nice Inland stock.GK

[Harry aka Cowboy]

I think the odds of finding a correct std pro with the correct inland stock might be about same as winning the lottery. But I must admit to having thought about it. Fun thought. Gives me something to look for at gun shows.
Unfortunatly, the std pro I do have is not correct and its stock is a replacement. Plus I like its character just the way it is having one part from damn near every manufacturer. Great excuse to buy another carbine yah think maybe. lol.

[painter777]

Can't tell from the pics but guessing the trigger housing is a type II with rear beveled corners on top and a bevel between front lugs.
Bolt looks to be AI.... might be a number laying horizontal to the AI.
Nice HI dogleg hammer. Inland is the only maker to have the piston end marked.
Wonder if that safety is a Type II ?

I could see a GI jumping at the chance to replace his flip sight for a new adjustable one. Very possible it was installed in the field.
Maybe a damaged Inland stock and this carbine was stuck in the Stan Pro.
Brass ring on the tip of the hand guard is interesting, guess that's one way to get a tighter fit.
Inland looks right........ just placed in a different stock.
Nice piece thanks for sharing it.

Cheers,
Charlie-painter777