Thoughts on D&T'd M1 Carbine

[rdfact]

I have been wanting an M1 Carbine and came across one that is a very nice looking Inland 5.44 mil SN, Inland barrel dated 8-44, most other parts are Inland. But the darn thing had a scope on it with a modified handguard. A replacement handguard was put back on and the holes are not visible with the handguard installed.

So I guess the collector value is shot to hell but any safety concerns?
What would be a fair value?

[2meterB]

What are they asking for it?

[rdfact]

What are they asking for it?

$900.
If it wasn't for the D&T I think it would be worth it and someone else would have snagged it by now.

[AR22]

Likely no safety concern at all. It has obviously been fired like this.

The holes are forward of the chamber. Even if they were not I would have little concern.

If it is a nice Inland and a good shooter the two holes really do not hurt value much. If you really wanted to a correct Inland barrel could be found for replacement. Inland Barrels are the easiest to find as they made the most Carbines by a long ways.

Shooter Inlands are selling in the 800.00 range. Maybe upwards of 1000.00 if really nice.

I have no idea as to the rest of the condition without photos, so I am going to say in the 600.00 to 700.00 range would be a decent price if it has a good bore and the two holes being the only overall concern.

Does it have Import markings? I would be more concerned with those than the holes.

[rdfact]

Seller states is is not import marked.

[Bobby Ricigliano]

$900 is a non D&T price. Seller wants nonbubba'd dough for a bubba'd gun. Just say no.

[Bobby Ricigliano]

I just bought an Inland M1 with no D&T and no import marks in milsurp configuration, with honest wear but overall great shape for

Wait for it

$480

So there are deals out there. Just gotta dig

[IrishJoe3]

Damnit Bobby.

I need to meet your friends.

[rdfact]

I just bought an Inland M1 with no D&T and no import marks in milsurp configuration, with honest wear but overall great shape for

Wait for it

$480

So there are deals out there. Just gotta dig

Wanna sell it?
If you find you have more than your 'lil heart desires, let me know.

[Bobby Ricigliano]

It is funny, got my feet wet with a couple of nice post war carbines, but sold them and went with USGI stuff. The Inland will compliment the Saginaw and the IBM nicely.

[2meterB]

I just bought an Inland M1 with no D&T and no import marks in milsurp configuration, with honest wear but overall great shape for

Wait for it

$480

So there are deals out there. Just gotta dig

holy damn. Estate sale?

[IrishJoe3]

Wanna sell it?
If you find you have more than your 'lil heart desires, let me know.

Don't listen to him....I'll give ya 50% more than you bought it for!

[jthai]

Sorry fellas but what's d&t?

[IrishJoe3]

Drill and tap

[rdfact]

Sorry fellas but what's d&t?

Drilled and Tapped. To mount a scope.