**WWII Inland U.S. M1A1 Paratrooper Carbine Post-War Updated and Repaired

World War II

.30 Carbine. 17.75" barrel length. SN: 347830. Parkerized metal finish overall set in Walnut pistol grip stock mounting folding buttstock and post-war improved rear sight and bayonet lug. Short stroke piston driven gas operated rifle using rotating bolt lock up and fed by detachable double stack magazines. Receiver is struck INLAND DIV. while the barrel shows the maker marking INLAND MFG. DIV./GENERAL MOTORS/3-43, the latter marking indicating the barrel was made in March, 1943. Standard model marking appears to forward receiver, while the barrel is struck with P pressure proof forward of bayonet lug. Buttplate is checkered and interior surface struck with the part number B257614 followed by {Sunburst} and 7. Item mounts a low wood stock and type 3 barrel band, two rivet handguard, flat-top bolt, and rotary safety. Stock channel shows the IO mark of Inland Overton, the supplier of M1A1 stocks to Inland, but the exterior wood finish shows signs of sanding with no recognizable circle P to pistol grip or rear stock. Base of pistol grip struck RI, while upper handguard marked JLB. Right pistol grip struck with the US Army Ordnance {Crossed Cannons} to the right grip. Stock contains a Parkerized oiler marked BK, and features a leather cheek pad with brass rivets and dark leather finish. Comes with a green canvas sling with brass fittings.

From the Collection of Vern Gregg

This lot is located in Cincinnati.