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WORLD WAR II Era U.S. INLAND M1 Carbine SEMI-AUTOMATIC Light Rifle WWII C&R w/WEB SLING, OILER, and 1943 DUAL MAGAZINE POUCH
Guns International #: 103232626 Seller's Inventory #: 250441
Category: Military Rifles - US - Military Rifles - M1 Carbine
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Member Since: 11/3/16
State: Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
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Description:
WORLD WAR II Era U.S. INLAND M1 Carbine SEMI-AUTOMATIC Light Rifle WWII C&R
w/WEB SLING, OILER, and 1943 DUAL MAGAZINE POUCH
Here we present a C&R U.S. Inland M1 Carbine Semi-Automatic Rifle, manufactured in 1944 at the Inland Division of General Motors in Dayton, Ohio. This carbine is from the end of the third production block (serial number range 4,879,526 to 5,549,821) manufactured from January to August 1944, with this range running into Winchester's second production block range. This .30 caliber semi-automatic rifle was first used by the United States Armed Forces on October 22, 1941, and Inland Division was the first of 10 manufacturers to receive an order two months later in November of 1941 and was one of the only two still producing carbines when the war ended in 1945. Of the 6,110,730 carbines made of all types built during the war, Inland made 2,625,000, or 43% of the total. Despite having similar name and appearance, the M1 Carbine is not a carbine version of the M1 Garand rifle. They are different firearms and use different ammunition.
Prior to World War II, U.S. Army Ordnance received many reports that the full-size M1 Garand was too heavy and cumbersome for most support troops, such as mortarmen and radiomen to carry. During prewar and early war field exercises, it was found that the M1 Garand impeded these soldiers' mobility, as a slung rifle would frequently catch on brush, bang the helmet and tilt it over the eyes. Many soldiers found the rifle slid off the shoulder unless slung diagonally across the back, where it prevented the wearing of standard field packs and haversacks. Additionally, Germany's use of glider-borne and paratroop forces to launch surprise ‘blitzkrieg’ attacks behind the front lines generated a request for a new compact infantry weapon to equip support troops. This request called for a compact, lightweight defensive weapon with greater range, accuracy and firepower than handguns, while weighing half as much as the Thompson submachine gun or the M1 rifle. The U.S. Army decided that a carbine would adequately fulfill these requirements and specified that the new arm should weigh no more than five pounds and have an effective range of 300 yards. Paratroopers were also added to the list of intended users and a folding-stock version would also be developed.
Included with this gun is asling, metal oiler, “G.B.CO. 1943” markeddual magazine pouch, and a spare magazine in wax wrapping.
The overall condition is very good. This example is arsenal refurbished. Parkerized finish. The stock shows average handling wear. The action is strong. Bright, shiny bore with sharp rifling. Legible markings. There are four empty screw holes drilled and tapped into the left side of the receiver.
Own the original! This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.
Barrel is 18 inches.
Caliber: .30 Carbine
Overall condition as seen in photos.
Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING. Will need to be sent to your local FFL or C&R licensee. This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.
Guaranteed AUTHENTIC & Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY.
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$2350
#250441
Price: $2,350.00
Curio/Relic: Yes