Named for their association with America's airborne units, the U.S. M1A1 Paratrooper Carbine was solely made by the Inland Manufacturing Division of General Motors in two identified serial number blocks, with this one in the second block (May 1944-January 1945). "N" marked blade front and "H.I." marked adjustable rear sights, with an Inland barrel dated "3-44", a Type II barrel band, round bolt, milled Inland trigger guard, "H.I." hammer, smooth button safety and an "E.I." magazine catch. The stock is the low wood pattern with a "RIA/10" marked "slim jim" pistol grip, marked "AAE" on the left side, brown leather cheekpad with brass rivets, and the spring-loaded buttplate with faint casting numbers on the interior.

Very fine as arsenal refurbished, with 80% of the parkerization, showing some light spotting and cycling wear. The stock is very good, with a varnished handguard, thin cracks around the top stock hinge, along with some light dents. Mechanically excellent. Magazine absent.