Barrel date

[kidsgun]

I'm away from home and my books.
I spotted an early Inland #46609. Barrel date should be ????.
Thanks

[JOHN42768]

I believe July, '42 John

[Tuna]

About November 1942 for your serial number but back then there were many more barrels then receivers so a barrel three months or more before your carbine was made would be appropriate.

[kidsgun]

Thank you.