According to the U.S. M1 Carbine Serial Numbers production chart, this Inland Manufacturing Division of General Motors U.S. Carbine was produced in 1944. MARKINGS: "INLAND DIV./ 5328189" on the rear receiver, "INLAND MFG. DIV./ GENERAL MOTORS/ 2-44" on the barrel, Crossed Cannons & Ordnance Inspectors cartouche on the right side of the stock, "RMC" in the sling well, "KI" on the barrel band, "ROCK-OLA" on the rear tang, "16102" laser etched twice on the rear receiver, "ACP" hand etched on the left side of the rear stock, "U" on the magazine, "RIA" on the left side of the front sight wing and "U.S. CARBINE/ CAL. 30 M1" on the front receiver. SPECS: 18" Barrel, adjustable rear peep sight and front band sight with ears. CONDITION: This gun is in nice condition with some various light wear, has an excellent sharp/ clean bore and appears to be in good working order. HISTORY: The M1 Garand is a .30-06 caliber semi-automatic rifle that was the standard U.S. service rifle during World War II and the Korean War. The M1 rifle was named after its Canadian-American designer, John Garand. The M1 Garand replaced the bolt-action M1903 Springfield as the standard U.S. service rifle in 1936, and General George S. Patton called it "the greatest battle implement ever devised". It is a gas-operated, 8 shot clip-fed, semi-automatic rifle that is 43.6" long, weighs about 9.5 pounds and has a 24" barrel. The M1 Garand was made in large numbers, primarily by U.S. Springfield, during World War II. FREE SHIPPING & NO PROCESSING FEES.