S#: 5519143 | Mfg. Date: August 1944 (Barrel Dated 8-44) | Barrel Length: 18” | Rare and 100% Authentic WWII Inland Division of General Motors M1A1 Paratrooper Carbine from the second production run of 1944. Chambered in .30 Carbine, this exceptional example rifle features its all original WWII folding wire stock with leather cheekpiece, walnut pistol grip, and correct wartime hardware. The Inland barrel is marked “INLAND MFG. DIV. / GENERAL MOTORS / 8-44” with “P” proof. Features the correct crossed-cannons Ordnance cartouche on the right side of the pistol grip, “RI/3” marking underneath, “OI” (Overton/Inland) marking inside the stock barrel channel, and “HI” marked four-rivet handguard. The original cast folding buttplate displays the correct “B257614” drawing number, starburst casting mark, and No. 11 casting number. Additional features include the “7160091” marked operating slide, “I.R. CO. / 7160060” adjustable rear sight, and Khaki Canvas Slink Stamped F-S Co/1943 with KliKit Pull snap hardware. These distinctive markings and components strongly authenticate the rifle’s original WWII second-production M1A1 configuration. Includes a U.S. War Department FM 23-7 field manual dated April 24, 1944. As a collector you may be hesitant on buying an M1A1 online but rest assured this one is 100% correct and any serious collector would be proud to own such a scarce and highly desirable WWII airborne investment |||| CONDITION: Excellent with 99% original finish. Stock is excellent and solid with beautiful wood grain. Folding stock assembly is excellent with beautiful wood grain and attractive patina on leather and rivets. All markings are crisp and clear. Mechanically functions. Bore is excellent ||||| CLASS: C&R