Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Auction Company is pleased to present this iconic WWII era semi-auto rifle today for a penny start auction, this is the Inland Manufacturing Division of General Motors M1A1 Paratrooper Carbine!
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. The second production run, started in April 1944 and finished at the end of 1944.
This particular example has ALL ORIGINAL FEATURES!
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. The second production run, started in April 1944 and finished at the end of 1944.
This particular example has ALL ORIGINAL FEATURES!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Inland Manufacturing
Model: M1A1 Paratrooper Carbine
Serial: 330853
Date of Manufacture: March 1943 (According to Barrel Stamping)
Caliber: .30 Carbine
Finish: Matte Black Parkerized
Barrel Length: 18"
Optics/Sights: Shielded blade Front and Adjustable Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Walnut
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
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.
There are many details, but here are the main things to look at:
Model: M1A1 Paratrooper Carbine
Serial: 330853
Date of Manufacture: March 1943 (According to Barrel Stamping)
Caliber: .30 Carbine
Finish: Matte Black Parkerized
Barrel Length: 18"
Optics/Sights: Shielded blade Front and Adjustable Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Walnut
Action: Semi-Automatic
Markings: Standard
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.
There are many details, but here are the main things to look at:
-All originals are manufactured only by the Inland Division of General Motors.
-All original M1A1s are made of walnut. Any other wood is wrong. Also, check out the shape and angles around the cut away for the folding stock. Fake or reproduction stocks often get this wrong.
-The side or back of pistol grip, should have a “P” proof mark, either circled or un-circled, indicating that the gun has been test proof fired. The underside of the pistol grip should have a marking of OI and a crossed cannons emblem.
-There should be an OI stamped on the inside of the barrel channel. The OI stands for Overton Inland, who were the manufacturer of the stocks.
-In the butt-plate number B257614* should be cast with a logo of a sunburst in a circle completed by a drawing number between 3 and 12.
-All metal on the stock should be parkarized and not blued. The leather part of the folding stock should be of a very good quality and a dark brown, almost black color. It is very common, to find the leather on the cheek pad missing.
-Rivets used to attach the leather should be dull and not shiny. Brake lining rivets were used on re-builds, sometimes with a “7/4” marking. All original factory production were unmarked.
Condition and Contents:
As you can see in the many high resolution photos, this Inland M1A1 Paratrooper Carbine Type III is in AMAZING condition showing no evidence of regular consumer use or handling that we can see!
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
-There should be an OI stamped on the inside of the barrel channel. The OI stands for Overton Inland, who were the manufacturer of the stocks.
-In the butt-plate number B257614* should be cast with a logo of a sunburst in a circle completed by a drawing number between 3 and 12.
-All metal on the stock should be parkarized and not blued. The leather part of the folding stock should be of a very good quality and a dark brown, almost black color. It is very common, to find the leather on the cheek pad missing.
-Rivets used to attach the leather should be dull and not shiny. Brake lining rivets were used on re-builds, sometimes with a “7/4” marking. All original factory production were unmarked.
Condition and Contents:
As you can see in the many high resolution photos, this Inland M1A1 Paratrooper Carbine Type III is in AMAZING condition showing no evidence of regular consumer use or handling that we can see!
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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