M1 Carbine made by Inland Division. The serial number is XC 43

[JimF4M1s (Deceased)]

XXX1,

I see that you came aboard today, welcome. Charlie was quicker on the keyboard then I, maybe it is the snow keeping him indoors, thanks Charlie.

The War Baby books are considered a premier source of information. I think many of us have them.

That is a pretty rare carbine. It's not something you will find in the average carbine collectors safe.

There is a carbine club that has been going since 1976. The Carbine Club - A CMP Affiliated Organization

A lot of collectors, newsletters, and more. You might consider joining. They would be interested in a date sheet on your carbine. And might also be of help in your searches.

[painter777]

More than likely one of the Delco-Remy Clan issues would have used those carbines being presented for PR.

http://www.and.lib.in.us/files/india...lan6-26-53.pdf

I'd also try any local papers, colleges and Union (UAW) halls. Some where theres a link.


Good Luck,
Charlie-Painter777

P.S. Typing in your grandpas name on the top of the PDF will not locate him in the article(s)
I tested that by putting in names from the articles, results all come back negative.

[Newscotlander]

Did your grandfather's last name start with a D? iF so what did it end with?

[painter777]

Newscotlander,
E-mail sent.

Thx,
Charlie-Painter777

[Newscotlander]

I sent an email to XXX1.

[XXX1]

I am not sure whether anyone else is tracking this thread or finds it interesting, but if so a quick update. Through the capable assistance of a number of folks on this forum, I have learned that my grandfather, a purchasing agent for Delco-Remy, a GM subsidiary, was presented with this particular M1 carbine by Inland Division in the fall of 1944. Based on some of the dates that came off the carbine, I suspect he received it almost as soon as it was assembled. Thanks to some leads from Painter777, I have been talking to a fellow who went to high school with my late uncle (between 1938-42) and knew my family quite well back then. He is a big fan of the M1 carbine as he carried one from 1942-45 while fighting under General Patton's command. (If anyone would like me to ask him more about his thoughts on the M1, let me know as I will be talking to again soon.) This particular fellow is trying to track down some additional information on the actual presentation of the M1 such as pictures or a writeup of the event. That's it for now.

[PBI]

XC-43 J. T. Delancey, Anderson, Ind. 09-29-1944

[frankderrico]

I had a hunch Paul would know and way in, thanks Paul!!

Best Regards.....Frank

[Rikkn]

Spotted XG 15 at the Fletcher N. Carolina today. In unfired condition. It is an M2......

[Newscotlander]

Was there any documentation with XG15?

The thought on the presentation M2s is that they were originally made as M1s even though they are marked M2. That would not be the case for production carbines marked M2. The only problem is that if ATF gave you a hard time about it, you would have to defend your position.