Inland XC11 and T3 at Show of Shows

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   I attended the Ohio Valley Military Society Show of Shows n Louisville last weekend with a couple of friends, both of whom are members of this forum.  I thought I'd share some photos that one of those friends took of two Carbines that may be of interest here.

The first is a receiver only, Inland serial number XC11.  My friend has corresponded with JB Powers about it, and it is being noted in Carbine Club records.  Existing records indicate that XC11 was given to J. P. Hopkins on 8-17-44.  Since the XC11 observed at SOS was a receiver only, and it has repairs made to it, speculation exists that it may have been a rejected receiver that went home with someone at Inland.  The receiver has evidence of repair around the recoil spring hole, as can be seen in the photos.

The other Carbine of interest was an uncut T3, Inland serial number 0488, reportedly examined previously by Larry Ruth, who indicated it was among very few uncut T3's.

Here is a sheet with information about other Carbines from the collection.

Any comments are welcomed.

David Albert
dalbert@sturmgewehr.com

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David Albert Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Hard Corps Status Quo Challenger Joined: Dec 27 2015 Location: Ohio Status: Offline Points: 1003	Post Options Post Reply Quote David Albert Report Post Thanks(1) Quote Reply Topic: Inland XC11 and T3 at Show of Shows Posted: Mar 05 2017 at 11:59am
	I attended the Ohio Valley Military Society Show of Shows n Louisville last weekend with a couple of friends, both of whom are members of this forum. I thought I'd share some photos that one of those friends took of two Carbines that may be of interest here. The first is a receiver only, Inland serial number XC11. My friend has corresponded with JB Powers about it, and it is being noted in Carbine Club records. Existing records indicate that XC11 was given to J. P. Hopkins on 8-17-44. Since the XC11 observed at SOS was a receiver only, and it has repairs made to it, speculation exists that it may have been a rejected receiver that went home with someone at Inland. The receiver has evidence of repair around the recoil spring hole, as can be seen in the photos. The other Carbine of interest was an uncut T3, Inland serial number 0488, reportedly examined previously by Larry Ruth, who indicated it was among very few uncut T3's. Here is a sheet with information about other Carbines from the collection. Any comments are welcomed. David Albert dalbert@sturmgewehr.com
	NRA Life Member Past Pres., The American Thompson Association Amer. Society of Arms Collectors OGCA/TCA/Carbine Club/GCA/IAA SAR Writer Author - The Many Firearm Designs of Eugene Reising Eagle Scout

welbytwo Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Hard Corps Advanced Collector Joined: Jan 01 2016 Location: Indiana Status: Offline Points: 803	Post Options Post Reply Quote welbytwo Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Mar 05 2017 at 6:11pm
	good pics--I never handled the T3 at the show but from distance thought maybe refinished--your pics show it as good as they get--my eyes suck anymore

Why Carbines? Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Hard Corps Joined: Dec 27 2015 Location: Tennessee Status: Offline Points: 883	Post Options Post Reply Quote Why Carbines? Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Mar 05 2017 at 8:51pm
	Yeah, the XC11 receiver was at the Gun Show Day show in Louisville that just ended. I didn't ask the guy to take it out of the case, but thought it was interesting. I never saw the T3 though. I've seen maybe three or four Inland X series receivers or complete carbines since I first stated driving to Louisville about 3 years ago now.

New2brass Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Moderator Group Dan Pinto, Photo Editor Joined: Nov 29 2015 Location: CT Status: Offline Points: 4656	Post Options Post Reply Quote New2brass Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Mar 06 2017 at 12:43am
	What were they asking for on the T3?

David Albert Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Hard Corps Status Quo Challenger Joined: Dec 27 2015 Location: Ohio Status: Offline Points: 1003	Post Options Post Reply Quote David Albert Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Mar 06 2017 at 3:48am
	I believe it was $6K. David
	NRA Life Member Past Pres., The American Thompson Association Amer. Society of Arms Collectors OGCA/TCA/Carbine Club/GCA/IAA SAR Writer Author - The Many Firearm Designs of Eugene Reising Eagle Scout

NewScotlander Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grunt Advanced Collector Joined: Jan 02 2016 Location: New York Status: Offline Points: 682	Post Options Post Reply Quote NewScotlander Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Mar 06 2017 at 7:37am
	There was also the Underwood T code receiver to Winchester at SOS for $3800. Nice carbine.

m1a1fan Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Hard Corps Got Para? Joined: Jan 01 2016 Location: Virginia Status: Offline Points: 1736	Post Options Post Reply Quote m1a1fan Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: Mar 06 2017 at 8:25am
	All of them are nice but that uw winch is sweet. Did anybody get a good look at the others on the list in dave's pics?