^Lot 1222 US INLAND M1A1 PARATROOPER CARBINE.

Cal. 30 Carb. S# 5351115. Bbl. 18" Inland 5-44 dated. Blade front sight with protective ears. Adjustable stamped aperture rear sight marked "IR CO". "SG" marked operating slide "IO" marked flat parkerized bolt. Trigger housing appears to be marked Inland with "S'G" hammer & rotating safety. Arsenal conversion of an M1 Carbine to M1A1 config. Parkerized finish. USGI field replacement M1A1 folding stock. Right side of pistol grip has strong Ordnance Wheel cartouche. Front has strong "P" firing proof. Left side has "AAS" arsenal rebuild stamp. Green canvas M1 Carbine sling present. Two-rivet handguard marked "IO". Type 3 band marked "IS". MAGS: 2-15 rd. & 5-30 rd. Only one mag is USGI made marked "AI" rest are a mix of American commercial mfr. & Korean made. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: 1943 dated Atlas Awning Jump case. CONDITION: stock shows wear on left side of forend were butt folds in, a small crack at left rear, some dings & handling marks. Metal retains 90% arsenal reparkerized finish with some thinning, edge wear, fading & finished over pitting. Action functions properly when hand cycled. Very good bright bore with strong rifling. (26-3393/MJC). CURIO. $3,000-4,500.