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U.S. WWII INLAND M-1 CARBINE SEMI-AUTO MILITARY

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:200.00 USD Estimated At:400.00 - 600.00 USD
U.S. WWII INLAND M-1 CARBINE SEMI-AUTO MILITARY

RIFLE. Cal. 30 Carbine. S# 132504. Bbl. 18" marked behind front sight "BUFFALO ARMS 8-1943". "Flaming Bomb". Milled adj. rear sight marked w/ "H" in shield. Blade front sight w/ protective ear. Unmarked bbl. band w/ bayonet lug. Straight cut slide marked "PI". Flat bolt marked "IO". Milled trigger guard marked "Inland". Rotary safety. Mag. catch marked "WA". Straight cut hammer marked "W". "Pot Belly" buttstock marked w/ boxed "P" under grip. Unmarked 2 rivet handguard w/ deep groove. Blind rivets not visible on exterior. Green web sling. CONDITION: left rear leg of receiver has been broken & piece is missing so that rear of trigger guard is not held securely. Stock set has attractive original finish w/ very light wear & scattered handling marks. Metal has 85% original parkerized finish w/ light high point wear. Near excellent shiny bore. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Kenneth Horn (Grandson of JC Higgins). (22-499/RW). CURIO. $400-600.