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M 1 carbine serial numbers11/15/2022 Government acceptance proofs which is correct as this was never accepted by the U.S. It is fitted with the original Inland Division subcontracted M1 carbine stock marked with an "HI" proof in the sling slot and a four rivet "IO" marked walnut handguard. It also has the later flip safety and "M" marked magazine catch. It has a late "IO" marked, round blued bolt, a stamped, adjustable rear sight, late production "PI" marked operating slide, a late production three M1 trigger housing with the sideways "INLAND" marking, and the correct "HI" marked hammer. It has a later type two barrel band with no bayonet lug with a small triangle symbol on the right side. DIV/GENERAL MOTORS/9-44" with a single small "P" proof stamped in the middle of the exposed barrel. 30 M1", and the rear of the receiver is marked with the early larger style "INLAND DIV/XC29" under the rear sight. We do not have any history as to who this was presented to. These carbines were all hand built from left over/select parts and wood to make sure they not only looked good but functioned equally as well. Any original example is rare and highly sought by advanced M1 Carbine or World War II collectors today. There were approximately 100 of the "XC" serial numbered receivers manufactured. Towards the end of the war they decided to just utilize these "X" prefix serial numbered receivers for Presentation Grade M1 Carbines, intended as gifts for senior military members as well as executives within the General Motors Corp. During the later stages of WWII, the General Motors Company designated a specific serial number block of M1 carbine receivers for use as either experimental or prototype carbines. This is an example of a rare World War II Inland Division Presentation Grade M1 Carbine that was manufactured by the General Motors Corp., serial number "XC29". Make: Other - Manufacturer Barrel Length: 18 inch round Model: M1 Carbine Caliber: 30 M1 Carbine Stock Material: Solid Wood Condition: Other Serial #: XC29 Low Estimate: 6,500 High Estimate: 9,500 Rare World War II Inland Division Presentation Semi-Automatic M1 Carbine Serial Number "XC29"
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