Inland M1 Carbine Serial 5369563 .30 Carbine Semi-Automatic Rifle, July 1944 Production – WWII U.S. Military Classic
This Inland Manufacturing M1 Carbine, serial number 5369563, is a U.S. World War II service rifle produced in July 1944, identifiable by its “INLAND MFG. DIV./GENERAL MOTORS/7-44” barrel stamp and serial range in the 5.36 million block. Retaining its original low-wood walnut stock, 2-rivet handguard, and Type II barrel band without bayonet lug, it offers collectors a period-correct configuration paired with a gray parkerized finish that has weathered decades of honest service.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good – Shows some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent – Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Rifling Condition: Good – Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Metal surfaces display scattered scratches and blemishes; rack numbers painted on the right butt indicate post-war armory storage.
What’s Included
- 1 × 15-round GI-pattern detachable box magazine
- OD-green GI web sling (installed)
Built on a wartime Inland receiver, this carbine showcases the standard gas-operated, short-stroke tappet system with rotating bolt that made the M1 fast-handling and reliable for frontline troops. The steel receiver and barrel wear a correct wartime manganese gray parkerized finish, still even and functional.
The walnut stock set features an oil finish, low-wood profile, and an oiler/sling cut-out, all consistent with mid-1944 production. A stamped adjustable Type III rear sight teams with the protected blade front sight, providing a proper sight picture for the platform.
Under the handguard, the 18-inch “US CARBINE M1 – GENERAL MOTORS BARREL 7-44” marked barrel remains bright with strong rifling, ensuring accuracy worthy of range use or historical display. A mixed-maker Saginaw Gear “SG”-marked trigger housing screw illustrates the parts interchangeability common to wartime assembly and field maintenance.
Collectible as a genuine WWII Inland example yet ready for the range, this M1 Carbine balances period correctness with shootable condition—an appealing piece for enthusiasts of American small-arms history.