Inland 8-43

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   Used my new C&R License for the first time this week.  Purchased an Inland carbine from a gentleman that is liquidating his collection of WWII-era firearms and parts/accessories.  This latest addition joins my Rock-Ola and the Bavaria NPM carbines.
My new carbine is an Inland with a Inland barrel dated 8-43.  Serial number is 8063xx.  It came with non-USGI canvas sling and oiler.  It appears to have gone through a post-war rebuild because it has a bayonet lug, adjustable rear sight, rotary safety, Type V "pot-belly" stock, etc.

Over the next week or so, I will take it apart and inspect/clean all the parts.  I will also complete the Data Sheet as I go along.  I'll post more pictures as I get it apart.  I do have one question...there is a rebuild mark on the left side of stock just forward of the sling well.  It is a star over FAT/71; at least that is what it looks like to me (see photo).

Remember the line from the movie "Jaws"..."I think we are going to need a bigger boat!".   In my case, I think I am going to need a bigger safe! 

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BER911 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grunt Joined: Aug 04 2018 Location: Central VA Status: Offline Points: 314	Post Options Post Reply Quote BER911 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Inland 8-43 Posted: May 24 2019 at 7:46am
	Used my new C&R License for the first time this week. Purchased an Inland carbine from a gentleman that is liquidating his collection of WWII-era firearms and parts/accessories. This latest addition joins my Rock-Ola and the Bavaria NPM carbines. My new carbine is an Inland with a Inland barrel dated 8-43. Serial number is 8063xx. It came with non-USGI canvas sling and oiler. It appears to have gone through a post-war rebuild because it has a bayonet lug, adjustable rear sight, rotary safety, Type V "pot-belly" stock, etc. Over the next week or so, I will take it apart and inspect/clean all the parts. I will also complete the Data Sheet as I go along. I'll post more pictures as I get it apart. I do have one question...there is a rebuild mark on the left side of stock just forward of the sling well. It is a star over FAT/71; at least that is what it looks like to me (see photo). Remember the line from the movie "Jaws"..."I think we are going to need a bigger boat!". In my case, I think I am going to need a bigger safe!
	Semper Fi, Bruce

Durango56 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Recruit Joined: Dec 27 2016 Location: Ohio Status: Offline Points: 67	Post Options Post Reply Quote Durango56 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: May 24 2019 at 8:42am
	Your carbine is from Italy. The stamp is from an Italian arsenal)Fabrica Armi Terni.) The 71 is when it was rebuilt or inspected. If you remove the handguard there should be a stamp on the barrel just ahead of reciever too. Nice rifle

BER911 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grunt Joined: Aug 04 2018 Location: Central VA Status: Offline Points: 314	Post Options Post Reply Quote BER911 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: May 24 2019 at 10:01am
	Durango56, Thanks! I'll look for any marks on the barrel. Would the mark also be "FAT"?
	Semper Fi, Bruce

W5USMC Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Joined: Apr 29 2017 Location: Missouri Status: Offline Points: 2959	Post Options Post Reply Quote W5USMC Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: May 24 2019 at 10:25am
	Bruce, the marking on the barrel will look like the pic below. Not all carbines that were returned from Italy have the markings on the barrel, of the 10 Italian returns I own only 3 have the barrels stamped.
	Wayne USMC Retired NRA Life Member

BER911 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grunt Joined: Aug 04 2018 Location: Central VA Status: Offline Points: 314	Post Options Post Reply Quote BER911 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: May 24 2019 at 12:12pm
	Wayne, Appreciate the picture. Yes, I have the mark also. In the picture below, you can see part of the star and "AT". The other characters are not stamped well and my eyes aren't what they used to be.
	Semper Fi, Bruce