What kind of m1 carbine is this?

**m1carbinemike** · 12-10-2009 01:52 PM

Hello from Houston, TX.

I have a nickel/chrome finish, first I've ever seen. Can anyone tell me more from the serial number/markings?

Is this factory gun or does it look like someone beadblasted and hard chromed parts of the rifle?

Thanks!

Information

Warning: This is a relatively older thread
This discussion is older than 360 days. Some information contained in it may no longer be current.

**Highly Recommended** · 12-10-2009 01:52 PM

A Collector's View - The SMLE Short Magazine Lee Enfield 1903-1989. It is 300 8.5x11 inch pages with 1,000+ photo’s, most in color, and each book is serial-numbered. Covering the SMLE from 1903 to the end of production in India in 1989 it looks at how each model differs and manufacturer differences from a collecting point of view along with the major accessories that could be attached to the rifle. For the record this is not a moneymaker, I hope just to break even, eventually, at $80/book plus shipping. In the USA shipping is $5.00 for media mail. I will accept PayPal, Zelle, MO and good old checks (and cash if you want to stop by for a tour!). CLICK BANNER to send me a PM for International pricing and shipping.

Manufacturer of various vintage rifle scopes for the 1903 such as our M73G4 (reproduction of the Weaver 330C) and Malcolm 8X Gen II (Unertl reproduction). Several of our scopes are used in the CMP Vintage Sniper competition on top of 1903 rifles.

Brian Dick ... BDL Ltd. - Specializing in British and Commonwealth weapons

Specializing in premium ammunition and reloading components.

Your source for the finest in High Power Competition Gear.

Here at T-bones Shipwrighting we specialise in vintage service rifle: re-barrelling, bedding, repairs, modifications and accurizing. We also provide importation services for firearms, parts and weapons, for both private or commercial businesses.

**frankderrico** · 12-10-2009 03:19 PM

Parade rifle? Someones custom? Serial # means it is an early Inland, looks like a mixmaster rebuild. Also looks like some rust that needs to be taken care of. Only looks like some of the parts are chromed. How about some more pictures of the stock? Are there any import markings on the barrel?.....Frank

**m1carbinemike** · 12-10-2009 04:04 PM

Did some further inspection and found a few markings on the rifle.

The barrel is marked:
Inland Mnfg Div.
General Motors
4-45

More pictures coming in the next 20minutes.

**m1carbinemike** · 12-10-2009 04:27 PM

**Bob Loughlin** · 12-10-2009 05:38 PM

What's the first number in the ser.no. TIA. Bob.

**imarangemaster** · 12-10-2009 06:12 PM

From the top, it looks like a Winchester Type II trigger housing with no groove in the rear face of the magazine well

**kikokat** · 12-10-2009 06:15 PM

I would hazard a guess that Bubba has been busy.

**imarangemaster** · 12-10-2009 06:19 PM

Looks like some VFM/American Legion drill rifles I have seen part blue, part chrome. I actually had an 1860 Spencer carbine (56-56 rim-fire) that was like that. Part blue and part chrome. I called it my Civil War pimp gun.

**phillydude** · 12-10-2009 06:47 PM

i love the look on the butt plate

**wtmr** · 12-10-2009 07:33 PM

I would be afraid of the M1 icon

stamp on top of receiver looks like a 7xxxxxx gun and with a 4-45 serial could be suspect 2 as it looks wide

Thread: What kind of m1 carbine is this?

Thread Tools

Search Thread

Display

What kind of m1 carbine is this?

Thank You to imarangemaster For This Useful Post:

Similar Threads

Sorta.....kind of OT-

What kind of a die do I need for 30 carbine shells?

One of a kind rarity

off topic.. what kind of ammo is this?

what kind of ammo is this

Tags for this Thread

Posting Permissions