Manufactured between May 1942 and December 1943, as part of the first full contract block of Inland M1 carbines. "Z" marked blade front and "S" two leaf peep rear sights, with an Inland barrel dated "10-43", unmarked Type I barrel band, "IO" two-rivet handguard, high-wood stock with "IO" in the sling cut, oval oiler cut and "crossed cannons" on the right side of the buttstock, tan canvas sling and oiler. Components include a machined Inland trigger guard, unmarked pushbutton safety, "EI" magazine catch, "HI" hammer, "R.I" sear, "SG" receiver, "LO" operating rod, flat-top "A.I." bolt, and "UI" magazine .

Very fine, with 90% plus professionally restored parkerized finish, showing mild edge wear and light handling marks. The stock is very good, with light dings and scratches. Mechanically excellent.