Inland Division GM M1 Carbine .30 Carbine (1944) — Custom Choate Side-Folding Stock, 18 Inch Barrel, Phosphate Finish, 30+1
This WWII-era Inland Division of General Motors M1 Carbine, manufactured in 1944, pairs a wartime receiver with a practical custom configuration. It features a Choate Tool Corp synthetic side-folding stock with integral pistol grip, a ventilated metal top handguard, a short accessory rail segment, and a clamp-on multi-port muzzle device. Marked "INLAND DIV" on the heel and "U.S. CARBINE / CAL. .30 M1" on the receiver ring, it retains classic Inland identity while offering updated handling and sighting via a commercial adjustable rear sight marked "PMC."
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: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The Choate synthetic chassis shows typical scratches and handling marks from normal carry and use. The ventilated metal top handguard is slightly loose, a common trait on these setups after repeated handling. The included steel GI-pattern 30-round magazine has a small, superficial rust spot on the feed lip; it does not appear to affect feeding or reliability. The bore is bright and clear with strong rifling and no pitting or heavy fouling.
What’s Included
- Inland Division GM M1 Carbine in .30 Carbine (configured as described)
- 1x 30-round steel GI-pattern curved magazine
- Choate Tool Corp synthetic side-folding stock with pistol grip (installed)
- Ventilated metal top handguard (installed)
- Adjustable aperture rear sight marked PMC (installed)
- Clamp-on multi-port muzzle device (installed)
- Short under-barrel accessory rail segment (installed)
Built by Inland Division of General Motors in 1944, this carbine carries correct receiver markings and a phosphate-finished steel receiver. It retains the classic short-stroke gas piston system with rotating bolt and an 18 inch barrel in the original .30 Carbine chambering.
The configuration is tailored for practical use, featuring a Choate Tool Corp synthetic side-folding stock with integral pistol grip, skeleton butt, and molded checkering. Length of pull measures 15.1 inches. A ventilated metal top handguard and a short under-barrel accessory rail segment round out the chassis-style setup.
Sighting is handled by a commercial adjustable rear sight marked PMC paired with a protected front post, offering clear iron sight alignment. A clamp-on multi-port muzzle device is fitted to the barrel to complement the updated configuration.
Period-correct hardware details include a Type II barrel band stamped "SI" with sling loop and no bayonet lug, along with a round bolt. Capacity is listed at 30+1, and one 30-round GI-pattern curved magazine is included.