Totally original World War II Inland contract M1 Carbine with an Inland barrel dated "7-43" standard blade front and Type-L two leaf rear peep sights, "U" marked Type I narrow barrel band, standard markings on the receiver ring, flat top blued bolt, milled trigger group with unmarked smooth push button safety, unmarked smooth magazine catch, and standard markings on the receiver heel. Early pattern high wood stock and two rivet handguard with shallow/narrow sighting channel, large "crossed cannons" stamp on right side of buttstock, circled "P" on the grip end, "IO" stamped sling cutout, and stamped checkered buttplate. Includes hardwood shipping crate with "U.S. NAVY" marked postage type stamps. Magazine absent.

Excellent with 95% original parkerized finish, scattered small scratches and nicks, some light cycling wear on the receiver rails, and 90% of the original blue finish on the bolt body. The stock is very fine with scattered dings and bruises, and mostly dark patina on the buttplate. Mechanically excellent. Crate is good with broken hinges, dings and chips throughout, and discoloration.