M1 carbine value

[huntingsocal]

video seems to be down but yes, he's over-reacting

as with all C&R firearms, if you're worried about it, get them checked out by a competent gunsmith

I've heard far more stories about repros being junk than USGI's being junk

just my 2 cents

[Enfield47]

You can find a nice shooter that isn't worn out and very safe to shoot for a decent price. I would choose the USGI version over the new manufactured one. If you properly inspect the gun before purchasing, you'll be fine.

[kcheung2]

video seems to be down but yes, he's over-reacting

as with all C&R firearms, if you're worried about it, get them checked out by a competent gunsmith

I've heard far more stories about repros being junk than USGI's being junk

just my 2 cents

I agree. I would trust a USGI gun more than I would trust a modern production version. And I got my IBM for $800 about 2 years ago.

[TMB 1]

So it sounds like the collector is over-reacting? Is there a genuine safety issue with these worn-down USGI carbines? (From what I've learned from some very smart people, improper head space can ---> kaboom.)

He was over reacting. Thing with the USGI M1 Carbines is you can see them that look really nice, but has worn out barrel or see them that have beat up stocks that look like they've been thru WWII, Korea and Vietnam, but other than that are in really good condition. If worried about head space have gunsmith check before buying.

The only M1 Carbines I've heard of having problems are the higher serial numbered 100,000 and above Universal M1 Carbines. Universal M1Carbines the lower the serial number the better. They started building them using their receiver and USGI surplus parts and as time went on they used less and less GI parts until they become a looks like an M1 Carbine from a distance.

[AR22]

The only M1 Carbine I have left is actually a Universal. Pretty early one made around 1966. It has some GI parts and a IBM slide.

Reason I keep this one Universal is it is a very rare one. Have only seen one other. It is chambered in 256 Winchester. Made pretty well for a aftermarket Carbine anyway.

Where Universal really went south. Is when they started making the non standard Skeleton slide. And as said other non standard stuff.

I agree though. I would stick with a GI if I was in the market for a Carbine. Likely you can find the real thing for the same or less money than a aftermarket anyway.

I have never seen a or even heard of a original having problems with safety issues.

[ulmapache]

My 2 cents..Bought an Inland some years ago for $125..along with an Norinco SKS for the same price. From what I've been able to learn here and there, it's a "re-import" probably from Korea. Has "Arlington" stamped on the barrel, has bayo lug (have proper bayo, Turner contract from the '50s) and serial number indicates original mfg date of '44. Shoots nice, lots of fun...but the ammo can be spendy.

[butlers]

Thank you all for your insight, counsel, and advice!