This week I purchased a carbine from a private business listing on Gunbroker. Listing simply stated that it was part of an estate sale. Other firearms listed was an AK-47, a nice S/S shotgun, a Win 30-30, and several others that made up a very nice collection. The carbine is an Inland with S/N 535xxxx. It comes with a sling, oiler and one 15-rd mag. The bolt is the flat style and barrel has the bayonet lug. I realize that pics do not tell the real condition, so I asked several questions about any known history, etc. Seller had no helpful knowledge other than all firearm items seemed to be very nice and well taken care of. UGH!! Anyway, the serial number on the carbine indicates that it was manufactured between Jan and August 1944. Wouldn't this qualify the carbine to be originally a USGI WWII rifle? I have no idea about any parts or cartouches, but I took a chance that this rifle may be a diamond in the rough; OR maybe a terrible buy. I paid more than twice as much for this rifle as I paid for a CMP Inland many years ago. Was I crazy?