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Lot 2719: U.S. Inland M1 Carbine with M3 Infra-Red Scope

World War II Inland M1 Semi-Automatic Carbine with American Optical Co. M3 Infrared Sniper Scope

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 23, 2017

Lot 2719: U.S. Inland M1 Carbine with M3 Infra-Red Scope

World War II Inland M1 Semi-Automatic Carbine with American Optical Co. M3 Infrared Sniper Scope

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 23, 2017

Estimated Price: $2,000 - $3,000

World War II Inland M1 Semi-Automatic Carbine with American Optical Co. M3 Infrared Sniper Scope

Manufacturer: Inland
Model: M1 Carbine
Type: Carbine
Gauge: 30 M1 Carbine
Barrel: 18 inch round
Finish: parkerized
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 2901
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 178
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Rating:

ND - VERY GOOD- in working condition, 80% finish or better, appreciable wear on working surfaces 80% - 89%, no corrosion or pitting, minor surface dents or scratches. Wood condition commensurable with percent of finish with dings and dents associated with 80% - 89% gun.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

Inland "6-43" barrel, with two batteries and a carrying pouch. Some cables absent. Scope/batteries untested. These scopes were originally manufactured in late 1944 and saw only very limited use in WWII with much greater use in Korea. The M3 is an active infrared device which allowed vision in total darkness at up to 125 yards as well as detection of infrared light sources (such as enemy IR sights and flashlights modified for signaling purposes) at up to a mile. The infrared scope unit was installed on this U.S. M1 carbine using a steel bracket on the barrel and rear sight base.

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