Inland Division of GM M1 Carbine .30 Carbine Semi-Auto Rifle, 1943 WWII Production, Early Features, Parkerized
Manufactured in 1943 by the Inland Division of General Motors, this U.S.-made M1 Carbine presents desirable early features with a documented WWII production date. The receiver is marked "U.S. CARBINE CAL. 30 M1," and it retains a Parkerized gray-phosphate finish over steel with a hardwood low-wood stock. It is chambered in .30 Carbine with an 18-inch barrel and a 15+1 capacity, and includes an installed under-barrel accessory block/plate.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are minimal markings from previous handling and use. The bore is bright and clean. The stock finish shows cracking. It is in good condition for the year.
What’s Included
- Inland Division of General Motors M1 Carbine rifle (.30 Carbine)
- 2x 15rd detachable steel magazines
- Under-barrel accessory block/plate (unbranded), installed
Built by Inland in 1943, this M1 Carbine aligns with WWII-era production and carries correct receiver markings for the model. The Parkerized gray-phosphate finish over steel components pairs with a hardwood low-wood stock featuring the oiler/sling cut and a matching hardwood two-rivet upper handguard.
Key early features include the flat bolt, two-rivet handguard, and a narrow barrel band without a bayonet lug. The rear sight is an arsenal-upgraded stamped adjustable aperture with a right-side windage knob, complemented by a protected blade front sight. The push-button safety is correct for the pattern.
The short-stroke gas piston and rotating bolt action deliver the M1 Carbine’s characteristic operation in .30 Carbine. Capacity is stated as 15+1, and this example comes with two 15-round magazines.
Additional details of note include the barrel band stamped "AI" and the receiver marking "U.S. CARBINE CAL. 30 M1." The length of pull measures 13.25 inches. An under-barrel accessory block/plate (non-GI) is installed and fastened with three screws/rivets.