Inland M1

tonyp55 · 02-08-2008, 01:46 PM

Just got my first M1 from my Dad. He's got it from a widow at least 35 yrs ago. He never fired it. Inland M1 s/n 134,xxx, barrel date 12-42, P stamped in barrel in front of hand guard. S-HB and flaming bomb in slingwell. S-HB under hand guard. Cross cannons on right side of stock. Type 1 barrel band, push button safety. I'm no expert but it looks like the finish is original. What do I have? Should I shoot it or frame it? Estimated value?

M14man · 02-08-2008, 08:16 PM

You have an early M1 with all, if not most of the early parts. VERY desirable and worth close to $900. It's hard to really tell without it in hand, but it appears to be proper. The stock may have been changed, and if all the other parts are Inland, $900 is a good bet. If the parts are not all Inland, cut $150 from the price, but it is still easily worth $750.

tonyp55 · 02-09-2008, 12:57 PM

How can I find out what the correct parts are? I found a parts checklist and some photos on another website which helps identify the parts by shape and detail but it doesn't give any information on which parts are the early parts or late parts. I've read through many other forums and posts trying piece together the information but it's not that simple. What are the odds the local gun dealer knows how to identify the parts? The gun looks like it has the original finish. What can be used to clean metal parts and stock?

Anyway, if it has early parts or not would shooting the gun occasionally depreciate the value?

Mooseman684 · 02-09-2008, 01:33 PM

Tony,
I would ask around shooting ranges and gun shops if there is an M1 Carbine collector in your area...Most run of the mill gun shops do not have the knowledge or expertise. If not, you may want to invest in a Book that shows parts and ID stamps, then go thru your gun and examine each part and write them down...
Rich

tonyp55 · 02-09-2008, 02:14 PM

sounds like a good place to start

Mooseman684 · 02-09-2008, 02:17 PM

And Shooting them does not hurt the value as Long as you keep it cleaned and oiled afterwards and try not to bang it up !
Rich

tonyp55 · 02-09-2008, 02:29 PM

Can't wait to shoot it.

Didn't want to mess it up if it had collectible value, not that I would sell it.

Found some info online that S-HB stock was made for Standard Carbine by Hillerich and Bradsby Co.

PI on a rear sight was for Inwood.

That sound right to anyone?

jimb2 · 02-10-2008, 08:21 PM

PI on the rear sight is Packard manuf. for Inland. BTW where are you located? It sounds like the carbine may have gone through a limited overhaul. If you want to coorespond contact me directly. smokpole@ncweb.com I'm an advanced carbine collector and can help you with parts identification and typing.

02-09-2008, 01:33 PM	#4
Mooseman684 Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alaska Wilderness Posts: 10,601 Images: 2	Tony, I would ask around shooting ranges and gun shops if there is an M1 Carbine collector in your area...Most run of the mill gun shops do not have the knowledge or expertise. If not, you may want to invest in a Book that shows parts and ID stamps, then go thru your gun and examine each part and write them down... Rich __________________ You know you might be facing your doom,when all you get is a click when you're expecting a BOOM!

02-09-2008, 02:17 PM	#6
Mooseman684 Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alaska Wilderness Posts: 10,601 Images: 2	And Shooting them does not hurt the value as Long as you keep it cleaned and oiled afterwards and try not to bang it up ! Rich __________________ You know you might be facing your doom,when all you get is a click when you're expecting a BOOM!

02-09-2008, 02:29 PM	#7
tonyp55 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LI, NY Posts: 9	Can't wait to shoot it. Didn't want to mess it up if it had collectible value, not that I would sell it. Found some info online that S-HB stock was made for Standard Carbine by Hillerich and Bradsby Co. PI on a rear sight was for Inwood. That sound right to anyone? Last edited by tonyp55; 02-09-2008 at 03:30 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost

02-10-2008, 08:21 PM	#8
jimb2 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 536	PI on the rear sight is Packard manuf. for Inland. BTW where are you located? It sounds like the carbine may have gone through a limited overhaul. If you want to coorespond contact me directly. smokpole@ncweb.com I'm an advanced carbine collector and can help you with parts identification and typing. __________________ I am a nobody. Nobody is perfect. Therefore, I am perfect...

02-08-2008, 08:16 PM	#2
M14man Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: FLA Posts: 567 Images: 10	You have an early M1 with all, if not most of the early parts. VERY desirable and worth close to $900. It's hard to really tell without it in hand, but it appears to be proper. The stock may have been changed, and if all the other parts are Inland, $900 is a good bet. If the parts are not all Inland, cut $150 from the price, but it is still easily worth $750.

02-09-2008, 12:57 PM	#3
tonyp55 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LI, NY Posts: 9	How can I find out what the correct parts are? I found a parts checklist and some photos on another website which helps identify the parts by shape and detail but it doesn't give any information on which parts are the early parts or late parts. I've read through many other forums and posts trying piece together the information but it's not that simple. What are the odds the local gun dealer knows how to identify the parts? The gun looks like it has the original finish. What can be used to clean metal parts and stock? Anyway, if it has early parts or not would shooting the gun occasionally depreciate the value?

02-09-2008, 02:14 PM	#5
tonyp55 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LI, NY Posts: 9	sounds like a good place to start