WWII Inland Division Second Production Run M1A1 Paratrooper Carbine 1944 C&R

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Make: Inland Division of General Motors

Model: M1A1 Paratrooper Carbine

Serial Number: 5376535

Year of Manufacture: Receiver January-August 1944. Barrel Date 7-1944

Caliber: .30 Carbine

Action Type: Semi-Automatic

Markings: Receiver is marked, “U.S. CARBINE CAL. 30 M1 / INLAND DIV. 5376535”.

Barrel: on the flat is stamped with the Inland Hieroglyphics, “P” 5” back from the front sight. The barrel is marked “INLAND MFG. DIV. GENERAL MOTORS 7-44”

Front sight: “N”-International Business Machine part

Barrel band: “II” for International Silver Co.

Slide: “7160091 Q” and “PI” on the inside. For Packard Inland.

Rear sight: with a square corner “S” on the left side most likely a Saginaw Gear sight.

Bolt: unmarked.

Trigger group: “INLAND”.

Magazine release: “M”

Crossbolt safety: unmarked.

Hammer: “I-I” for International Silver CO.

The oiler: “BK” post war oiler made by Poley Bros.

Upper handguard: “IO” for S.E. OVERTON CO.

The inside of the stock is marked “IO” for Inland Overton, The front of the pistol grip is marked with a “P”, the bottom of the pistol grip is marked with a small ordnance wheel and “RI3” for Richardson, correct for Inland. The stock has the correct steel rivets. The metal buttplate is marked “B257614”, the pie emblem, and “7” all of these markings are correct for an M1A1 Stock. The left side of the stock is also marked “AAF” indicating an Augusta Arsenal rebuild.

Barrel Length: 18"

Sights: The front sight is a fixed blade set between protective ears. The rear sight is the early style “L” type dual aperture sight dovetailed to the receiver.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is a real M1A1 paratrooper stock with a folding wire frame stock, leather cheekpiece, pistol grip, type 2 barrel band, and crossbolt safety. The length of pull is 13” from the trigger to the buttplate. The upper handguard shows only minor handling wear with no visible chips or cracks. The stock shows handling wear scattered throughout with the characteristic rub mark from the buttplate. The stock has two small cracks forming from the rear lug one on either flank of the stock with a small chip out of the rear of the right side chip where it meets the lug. The stock folds correctly and the spring on the buttplate is strong. This stock is in Good to Good+ condition and would rate in Very Good+ to Excellent condition if not for the cracks.

Magazine Quantity & Condition: One 15 round magazine marked “U”. The magazine is in Very Good condition with some minor surface rust on the nose.

Type of Finish: Parkerized

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is very bright, with defined rifling. The bore shows lines and marks from use. There is some minor pitting towards the last third of the bore. In this writer's opinion the bore rates 8.75/10.

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 98% of its metal finish. The finish has turned brown / green with age. The action and round bolt show minor wear on the friction surfaces from use. The muzzle and sight wings show some slight finish loss as well. The markings are clear and the screw heads are sharp. Overall this rifle is in Very Good condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This carbine includes the magazine and a green canvas Paratrooper M1A1 case.

Our Assessment: This Inland Division M1A1 Paratrooper Carbine, made in July 1944, is an iconic folding-stock variant of the M1 Carbine, designed specifically for U.S. Airborne forces during World War II. This example retains almost all correct original parts and its original finish, with the few replaced components likely swapped at Augusta Arsenal, as indicated by the "AAF" marking on the stock. Inland, a division of General Motors, was the primary producer of the M1A1, manufacturing over 140,000 units between 1942 and 1945. Featuring a 15-round detachable magazine, a short 18-inch barrel, and a folding metal stock, the M1A1 was lightweight, compact, and well-suited for paratroopers who needed a reliable, easily transported rifle when jumping into combat. An original, arsenal-refurbished Inland M1A1 like this one is a prized piece of history, representing the bravery and ingenuity of American paratroopers in World War II.


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WWII Inland Division Second Production Run M1A1 Paratrooper Carbine 1944 C&R
WWII Inland Division Second Production Run M1A1 Paratrooper Carbine 1944 C&R
Lot number: 1073
Seller: Lock Stock & Barrel Auctions
Event: Lock Stock Barrel Premier Auction May 2025 Day 2
Ends: Sunday, June 1 | 9:00 AM  Mountain

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