Sights / Optics: The front sight is a post set between two protective wings.
Inland 30 carbine serial numbers code#
The left side of the stock, above the trigger, is marked with a partial “RRA-C” which is an Arsenal Rebuild code from the Red River Arsenal in Texas followed by the inspector’s initial (page 184). The left side of the butt is marked with a “crossed cannons” cartouche. The interior of the handguard is marked “P-U” which is an Underwood mark. The base of the grip is marked with a faded “boxed P” proof. The Type III barrel band is marked “J.M.O.” on the band which is a Quality hardware subcontractor mark (not listed in our reference material) and “EM-Q” on the lug which is a Quality Hardware mark (page 59- 60). The Type II rear sight is marked “H in a shield” which was used by Winchester, Rock-Ola, Standard products, and IBM (page 29). The front sight is marked “N” which is consistent with Inland and others (page 56). The bolt is marked “2” (a production mark) and “A.I.” on the left lug which is an Inland mark (page 36). The inside of the operating slide is marked “15” (a production mark) and “N” which is a NPM mark (page 65). The magazine release is marked “M” which is Type IV magazine release marking (page 98).
The rotary safety is marked “N.” which is a post WWII rebuild mark (page 95 & 184).
The hammer is marked “.U.” which is an Underwood mark (page 89). M1 Carbines Wartime Production 7th Edition). The right rear of the trigger group is marked “16” (a production number) and “N” which is a National postal meter (NPM) mark (page 78 of Craig Riesch’s book, U.S. The barrel flat is marked with several inspection stamps. GENERAL MOTORS / 10 – 43” and “P” twice under the barrel band. The top of the barrel is marked “INLAND MFG. Markings: There is no visible import mark. Barrel Date: 10 – 43Īction Type: Semi Auto, Detachable Magazine Year of Manufacture: October to December, 1943 (page 28 of Scott Duff’s book The M1 Carbine Owner’s Guide). Arrow_back Returns To All Sold Items arrow_back Return To Sold Post-1900 U.S.
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