My dad gave me an M1 Carbine a number of years ago. He was mayor of my hometown at the time, and was able to get them through a police auction where I believe the police were able to buy the weapons from military surplus. He refinished several of them, redoing the stock (stained, lacquered) and re-bluing the metal parts, so it resembles a sporting rifle now more than the original military finish. He redid one for each of my brothers and I for Christmas. The rifle says it was made by the Inland Mfg. Division of General Motors and I think has a date of 9-44 on it. My dad said they were all full of sand when he opened them up, and had been banged up a bit. I think he gave $200 for them, which has to be a steal. I'll try to get some photos of it.
I was wondering if it's possible to find out anything about the gun from the serial number? 5508960
I would absolutely love to know if it was issued, where it's been etc.
Thanks!!!!
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