#26453

[Mikey51]

Thanks Billyvan. I can see what could be a shallow punch mark on the bolt, just forward of the extractor. This might be what David is talking about. I think I can also see a bomb on the right hand receiver rail, adjacent to the extractor. I have a question ? I'm going to post a pic of the scope block in the dovetail to show the guys what you described. Maybe get their advice on what to do about it ?. What I want to know, "Has anyone ever seen that line and mark above the Inland Div in this S/N range before ? ". I've been in Hospital for two days but am now back on the "front line", so let me know if you want me to post the rest of the pics. I know the ones the guys will want to see. Cheers Bud, Mike.

[dbarn]

Mikey, 18330 also has this line. It appears that at least in this range, the Inland logo was applied with enough force to imprint the shape of the die.

[frankderrico]

dbarn, I love the wood. Can we see more of that stock?.....Frank

[dbarn]

No problem, will post some photos tonight after work.

[dbarn]

Some photos of the stock, flip sight, barrel, and stock markings. It would be interesting to know how the the stock markings compare with 26453.

[frankderrico]

dbarn, thanks for the pics. that is a carbine to be proud of. Beutiful weapon, beutiful stock. Sling well markings are just great. Photography presents that carbine as close to holding it as can be. Thanks.....Frank

[dbarn]

Thank you Frank. I am only it's temporary caretaker. The entire barrel on 18330 is original finish and is obviously blue. Newscotlander was instrumental in determining that during Inland's finishing process, that the barrel, barrel band, front sight, receiver, and flip sight were all finished together as a unit and this one is no exception. At some point, Inland began to dull the finish just ahead of the gas cylinder as well as the receiver. It's always good to see other early (1942) Inlands and compare the differences.