Inland Mfg M1 Carbine .30 Carbine, 1942 Inland (GM) WWII-Era, Blue Sky/Arlington, VA Import, 18-Inch Barrel, Parkerized, Overton IO Stock
This Inland Manufacturing Division (General Motors) M1 Carbine is a WWII-era, 1942-production rifle chambered in .30 Carbine with an 18-inch barrel. It carries the BLUE SKY / ARLINGTON, VA import mark on the barrel and features period-correct wood furniture with an "IO" sling-well mark denoting an Overton stock for Inland. Notable GI updates include the adjustable rear sight. It also comes with an installed under-barrel accessory block using a three-rivet pattern.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
The original Parkerized finish shows significant thinning with silvering on high edges and noticeable wear on the bolt and charging handle. There is light surface peppering or staining on the receiver and barrel. The walnut stock displays numerous heavy dings, scratches, and oil staining; the wood finish is dull and heavily handled, but there are no structural cracks. The bore is functional and may show frosting or light pitting in the grooves.
What’s Included
- Inland Mfg M1 Carbine rifle (.30 Carbine)
- Under-barrel accessory block/mount with three-rivet pattern (installed)
Manufactured by Inland (GM) in 1942, this carbine represents early wartime production with a fixed hardwood stock and two-rivet handguard. The stock’s "IO" sling-well stamp identifies Overton as the stock contractor for Inland, a detail valued by collectors tracking original component types.
The barrel is the standard 18 inches, and the action uses the M1 Carbine’s short-stroke gas piston system. Sighting equipment includes a protected-blade front sight and a later GI-upgrade adjustable aperture rear sight with windage knob for refined zeroing.
Ahead of the band is an under-barrel accessory block that is fixed with a three-rivet pattern, as noted in the listing. The rifle retains its original Parkerized finish.
The barrel carries the BLUE SKY / ARLINGTON, VA import stamp, indicating it was imported after U.S. service. The length of pull measures 13 inches, and the rifle is configured with a fixed, sling-cut stock and a two-rivet wooden handguard.
This carbine is chambered in .30 Carbine and is listed with a 30+1 capacity.