GUN FALL 2015
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/5/2015
INLAND M1-A1 PARATROOPER CARBINE WITH FOLDING STOCK.INLANDMI-AI39789230MODERN; C&RCal. 30, 18" bbl, walnut pistol grip stock with metal folding buttstock. Bbl marked "INLAND MFG. DIV. / GENERAL MOTORS / 8-43". Flat black bolt, flip peep sight, cross-bolt safety, hand guard shows "OI" in channel, no mark on inside of stock or on butt of pistol grip. Faint "star" cartouche on left side of grip (Consignor states possible French association). Metal stock has leather cheekpiece fastened by rivets and part number cast into buttplate. 20-round blued magazine. Rear of receiver marked "INLAND DIV." CONDITION: Very good. Carbine retains a considerable amount of Parkerized finish overall with high point wear and some scratches. Bore is bright with strong rifling. Stocks have numerous handling marks and dents with a large dent on left side of forestock. Right rear of stock has a chip missing next to buttstock mount. Pistol grip has some paint stain. Buttstock is good with a dull gray patina. Some staining. An early six-digit Inland carbine with many early features. 49547-4 TEP (2,000-3,000)