I just bought an Inland Carbine SERIAL NUMBER: 5035XXX DATE OF MANUFACTURE: 1944and need a correct front sight and barrel band. Thank you.
EDIT:Front sight has been found ... Now I have a book that says the band should be a Type 1A that seem to be unobtainable except for the counterfeit examples out of Riverbank,CA. I even searched "past auctions" and "sold items" way back in ebay and Gun Broker to see if any real ones went by. Nada! The carbine came with a Type 2 marked correctly and was an upgrade said to happen 2-3 mos after this was made so who knows.It's looks right wear wise but the sling swivel has been hacked off..