May 8-10, 2024 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/10/2024
Manufactured between August and November of 1944 by the Inland Division of General Motors. "12 - 44" dated Inland barrel with milled "N" marked front sight and "I.R. CO." rear. Round bolt. "SHELMiRE" scratched on charging handle. Inland trigger group with flip type safety and "M" marked magazine catch. Walnut high wood stock marked "IO" on the pistol grip with reproduction M1A1 folding wire stock. "IO" stamped 2 rivet top wood retained by a "C" marked bayonet lug band. Complete with detachable muzzle brake, green woven sling, and an excellent "1944" dated green canvas hip scabbard by the Atlas Awning Company. CONDITION: Very good. Carbine retains the vast majority of its parkerized finishes with some expected wear. Stocks likewise have some expected impressions as well as a crack on the right side near the hinge. Strong bore with some light frosting. ME reads greater than 1. Good but sticky mechanics. No magazine present.