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1092
$2,587.50

*INLAND M-1 CARBINE WITH SCOPE. SN 173. Cal. 30. 18″ bbl. It appears that this rifle was built up to be a sniper or sharpshooter rifle, presumably by an arsenal. The components are listed as follows: The receiver is Inland marked with the SN 173. The bbl is an Inland dated 5-44 with a Type 3 bbl band that has had the bayonet lug removed. Front sight is correct Inland. Rifle is mounted on a T-3 type rail that appears to be of commercial quality and finish. Scope is an M-73 B-1 Weaver mounted with T-4 rings. Trigger housing is an early Inland with a checkered safety and “EI” marked mag catch with a Type 2 dog-leg hammer and a gold-plated trigger. Operating slide is “SG” marked and is a Type A with a large reinforcing lug. Butt stock is a low-wood with a “J” in the channel and no cartouche. Upper handguard is unmarked but matches in grain and texture. Rifle is also accompanied by a 1944-dated muzzle cover and an unmarked 1944-era sling. PROVENANCE: Tom Clinton Collection. CONDITION: Barreled receiver and trigger housing show near-excellent as refinished. Trigger housing components and bolt show orig blue finish with the exception of the gold-plated trigger. Scope shows orig blued finish with optics being clear and rings being medium gray parkerized. Scope mount is a commercial grade polished blue that is squared at all edges, with the mounting screws being large commercial blue as seen on an O3-A4. Butt stock and handguard show near-excellent with only light rubbing present. Sling and muzzle cover are also near-excellent. Rifle is accompanied by a flat-bottomed Inland magazine. Mechanics are crisp, bore is bright and shiny. 4-37316 BK21 (2,000-4,000)


Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009
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