*SOLD* 1944 Inland M1A1 Paratrooper Carbine .30 Carbine *RARE ORIGINAL STOCK*

Bryant RIdge's Analysis

Inland Manufacturing Division of General Motors was the only manufacturer of the M1A1 and manufactured approximately 140,000 by the close of the war. The M1A1 was manufactured in two main production runs, both of approximately 70,000. The first was produced and delivered from late 1942 through until October 1943. M1A1s produced during this run will have early production features, such as flip sights, type 1 barrel bands, high wood etc.

The second production run, started in April 1944 and finished at the end of 1944. M1A1s produced during the beginning of the second run, will have the same characteristics as the first run, but towards the end of the run, will have features typical of a late M1, such as low wood, adjustable sights and even type 3 barrel bands at the very end of the run.

Specifications

Manufacturer: Inland Manufacturing (Division of General Motors)

Model: M1A1 Paratrooper Carbine

Serial: 5128716

Date of Manufacture: 1944 (According to the Barrel Date 3-44)

Caliber: .30 Carbine

Finish: Parkerized

Barrel Length: 18" 

Optics/Sights: Wing Protected Blade Front with Adjustable Aperture Rear

Stock/Grips: Smooth Walnut Pistol Grip and Forearm with Metal Side Folding Stock

Action: Semi-Automatic

Markings: Standard / The bottom of the pistol grip is marked "RI/3" meaning this was made under subcontract by the J.S. Richardson Company (Richardson-Inland). The side of the pistol grip has the "Crossed Cannons" stamp. 

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