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    Inland treasure - photo heavy and parts break down

    Here is the treasue with the appropriate breakdown and pictures.
    Finish 95%

    Inland Serial Number 3002430:
    Barrel 11-43 dated, no type II or III band shadow
    Type II High wood stock with Crossed Cannons and "OI" in sling well, NO Type II or III band shadow
    Butt plate -Inland late pattern
    Hand Guard - Type II matches finish of stock. IO stamped
    Type IA band - unmarked
    Type IIA mag catch unk. stamp
    Type III safety - unmarked
    Bolt - flat, marked A.I. on short lug
    Rear sight - Type I unmarked no stake marks on bridge
    SLIDE - TYPE IV PI
    Hammer, NI (in the white)

    ME < 1











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    Beautiful.


    You gonna shoot it?

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    You bet I will shoot it! I expect I'll shoot 400-500 rounds a year through it, just as I have my other carbines.

    I checked the recoil spring, and it measures the full 10 1/4 inches of a new spec spring. Also, I found P in a circle on the bottom of the pistol grip. I suspect that the only incorrect part, the Type V slide, was from an upgrade it went through. I am going to leave it, rather than try to find an earlier slide. My reason is two-fold. First, the Type V improved ejection and increases dwell time before the chamber is open. Second, It very well may have been done sometime during the War.

    I am still in shock at my find! I would always hear about folks finding un-messed with carbines for a song, but I never dreamed I would find one. I feel very fortunate. My search is over. What did I pay, the crowd is asking? I traded a like NIB EMF Hartford Model 1897 Winchester 12 gauge clone with removable chokes, a full case of Federal M193 .223/5.56, and $75.00.

    I have no idea of the history of this carbine. I am guessing it is a 1960s DCM/NRA sold one, or possibly the Holy Grail...a true bring back Carbine.
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    I would say your slide is correct. Inland was using the later cam slides by that time.
    Very nice. I have one very near yours and just about like Condition

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    Quote Originally Posted by imarangemaster View Post
    Type IIA mag catch unk. stamp
    Does that stand for unknown stamp? If so, what is the stamp? Also, the s/n posted doesn't quite match that in the picture of the receiver. Nice Inland! - Bpb

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    AH HA! I fat fingered the serial number when typing. It is 3002830. "UNK" just means I have not pulled it apart yet and checked markings on it.

    USGI, thanks for the input on the slide. That makes it 100%, so far. Chalk up another error to Reiech book!

    Guys, I know I am not a Carbine collector in the league of the knowledgeable and dedicated folks in this group here, I'm just a poseur. But I am an M-1 Carbine lover, having carried one as a LEO trunk weapon most of my career. My dad carried an Inland on Iwo Jima, as did two of his brothers carried M-1 Carbines at various times, as Marines in the PTO during WW II. A 1960s DCM/NRA carbine was the first center-fire rifle I ever shot. The lowly M-1 Carbine is my favorite firearm, bar none. Having limited income and many other priorities in life, I am limited to one or two of the carbines at a time. I know that I have a wonderful example of of this fine weapon. I want to assure the true "collectors" that I will appreciate and safeguard this piece of History; shooting it and sharing it with friends, kids, and grandkids as a way to honor my father, uncles, and all combatants who carried them through three wars.

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    WOW that really is nice, love it!

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    Nice untouched carbine, i would be proud of that one! That serial number block is fairly hard to find, especially in an original gun.

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    Quote Originally Posted by imarangemaster View Post
    or possibly the Holy Grail...a true bring back Carbine.
    Of course, i jumped on that part because i have come to value highly the personal connection to "pieces of history" such as military issue weapons. I never knew how big this was until recently when researching this famous carbine which compelled me to join this forum.
    Obviously, I am very happy with my minor connection (minor meaning the quantity, not the quality) and I know that I still have to supply some missing info and better detailed pics like those shown in this thread.
    The downside of all that i have seen so far is the typical "money is the root of all evil" deception and fraud out there and I applaud all the people on "Milsurps" that are keeping track of things through watching auctions, other forums (of which I belong to NONE, BTW) etc. and always adding to their expertise with the aim of educating and honouring the contributions of our veterans and our Home front war efforts and achievements.
    But, I also began to wonder how many doubted my story and were just waiting to see the "Ad" . See how jaded I have become? lol
    Anyway, just getting "deep" here, forgive my rambling...
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    Well put, imarangemaster. And nice carbine. Again.

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