WORLD WAR II Era U.S. INLAND M1 Carbine SEMI-AUTOMATIC Light Rifle WWII C&R GENERAL MOTORS mfg. w/CANVASSLING and OILER

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WORLD WAR II Era U.S. INLAND M1 Carbine SEMI-AUTOMATIC Light Rifle WWII C&R

GENERAL MOTORS mfg. w/CANVASSLING and OILER

Here we present a C&R U.S. Inland M1 Carbine Semi-Automatic Rifle, manufactured in 1943 at the Inland Division of General Motors in Dayton, Ohio. 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. This M1 Carbine has an “X” serial suffix with the receiver subcontracted by Saginaw for Inland as part of their first production block in the 100-999999 serial number range.

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 overall condition is good. Refurbished example with parkerized finish. The stock is good and remains solid. The action is strong. Mirror bright bore with sharp rifling. Good canvas sling. Legible markings. “W” marked barrel.

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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$2400

#250737
 

Curio/Relic: Yes

Price: $2,400.00
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