1092 U.S. WWII INLAND M1A1 PARATROOPER M1 SEMI-AUTO

Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 1,500.00 USD
Estimated at 3,000.00 - 4,000.00 USD
CARBINE. Cal. 30 Carb. S# 883883. Bbl. 18", marked behind the front sight "INLAND MFG. DIV. / GENERAL MOTORS / 9-43". Bbl. is marked underneath the chamber with "BI". Receiver is marked on the front left corner below the wood line, "SG". M1A1 carbines were produced from Nov. 1942 to Dec. 1944, and all original production was by Inland. Aperture rear sight is marked "S" on the right side. Blade front sight with protective ears. Sight base is marked "Z". Narrow bbl. band with vertical binding screw. The stamped swivel is marked "UI". Straight-cut slide marked "TI". The flat bolt is marked "IO" and "2". The milled triggerguard is marked "INLAND". Push-button safety. Mag. catch is marked "EI". The straight-cut hammer is marked "HI". Walnut stock set with original folding stock assembly. Stock is marked on the left side above the pistol grip with a faint boxed "RIA", the Rock Island Arsenal overhaul mark. Stock is marked at the rear with a very faint encircled "P" proof. Pistol grip is marked on the left side with an encircled "P" proof. Marked on the front side below the triggerguard with two overstamped boxed proofs. Grip is marked at the bottom with "IO" and crossed cannons. Stock has a correct cut on the left side for the leather cheekpiece. The cast buttplate has slightly obscured numerals with a circular "wheel" marking. The folding stock parts, including the riveted leather cheekpiece, appear original. The two-rivet handguard is marked "IO". Green web sling dated "194?". MAGS: 1–30 rd., marked "SEY". UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: web muzzle cover marked "US" and "VICTORY MFG INC 1944". Two-pocket "US"-marked web mag. pouch with "THOMPSON'S / 1943". CONDITION: stock set has an arsenal rework finish with added finish over moderate wear, scratches, and handling marks. Stock inletting has been modified by the removal of wood on the right and left sides, which is not visible when the rifle is assembled. Approx. 2" crack on the left side of the stock. The metal parts of the stock and leather pad have a worn original finish with thinning and spots of light oxidation. Metal parts exhibit approx. 75% of the arsenal rework finish with light wear and handling marks. Good, shiny bore with a hint of frosting ahead of the chamber. PROVENANCE: from the collection of Curtis H. Halvorson. (23-5891/RW). CURIO. $3,000-4,000.