M1 Carbine

[dannyboy89]

I was wondering if I am asking to much for my original M1 Carbine? It's a Quality H.M.C receiver with a Rock-ola barrel and stock. I am asking $1500 and I was thinking its a good deal. Thanks

[NOTABIKER]

somebody that really wants one might pay that much for it. a retired cop i know wanted to sell me one with history for 1,100 with ammo.

[gotshotgun?]

Is it import stamped? If so then it is severely overpriced. Honestly I think it's $300 overpriced without an import stamp. Of course that's just my opinion. I recommend posting it for sale on the cmp forums in the m1 carbine classifieds section. You'll get more positive traction.

[penguin0123]

Well it does have the crossbolt safety and flipup sights, so that would make this an early WW2 production and not the more common Korean-era ones. That said, the finish has certainly seen better days...

Let us know if you've got two or four holes on the handgaurd. And if the oiler cutout in the wood is "I" shaped, or just a straight cut. If you've got the original 15 rd mags, it'll help the collector value as well.

[dannyboy89]

it has two holes on the handrail and the cut out is straight... can take pics if needed, and i do have the 15 round mag

[Milsurp Collector]

I was wondering if I am asking to much for my original M1 Carbine?

Too much only because of condition. The pitting on the trigger housing suggests there might be more corrosion hidden under the wood. I would certainly want to see what the receiver and barrel under the wood look like. Price depends on how quickly you want to sell it. It should sell fairly quickly at $1000. But to get $1500 you would need much better pictures and a lot of patience. If you want that kind of money you need to take pictures that look like this http://www.gunauction.com/buy/12164882/

[big103]

The price is too high for the condition I can see. The stock look like some one refinished it. Also the trigger guard with the pitting is a big down side. I would put it around the 1,000. Big plus is the type 1 band and early sight. Without that It would be a 500-700 gun.

Like said if you price lower you get rid of it faster.

[SVT-40]

With all the rust and pitting and the severely sanded and cracked stock that price is outrageous....

Maybe $ 600.00

If it had a decent barrel and functioned properly it would be a shooter... Using NRA standards it would be in sub "fair" condition..

"FAIR: In safe working condition but well worn, perhaps requiring replacement of minor parts or adjustments which should be indicated in advertisement, no rust, but may have corrosion pits which do not render article unsafe or inoperable."

[Milsurp Collector]

With all the rust and pitting and the severely sanded and cracked stock that price is outrageous....

We wouldn't pay $1000-1500 for that carbine but there are people who would. There is a lot of demand for M1 Carbines with early features, even questionable ones that have probably been faked. This one is in fair condition but seems to be original based on the poor pictures and I think it would sell on Gunbroker.com for $1000.

[DBADRAT]

Price is like opinions, evryone has one. So since you asked, 6-7 hundered in the condition shown

[TRICKSTER]

Well it does have the crossbolt safety and flipup sights, so that would make this an early WW2 production and not the more common Korean-era ones. That said, the finish has certainly seen better days...

Let us know if you've got two or four holes on the handgaurd. And if the oiler cutout in the wood is "I" shaped, or just a straight cut. If you've got the original 15 rd mags, it'll help the collector value as well.

They are all WWII production. The later features may be original on some late war models and were also used for post war rebuilds.
As far as the flip sight, I would have to see better photos, reproductions are quite common.

[SVT-40]

We wouldn't pay $1000-1500 for that carbine but there are people who would. There is a lot of demand for M1 Carbines with early features, even questionable ones that have probably been faked. This one is in fair condition but seems to be original based on the poor pictures and I think it would sell on Gunbroker.com for $1000.

There are also people who drink their own urine.....

That doesn't mean they are reasonable.....

It's a beat up rusty carbine, nothing more. Just because it may be "original" means nothing.

Anyone can find early parts and put them on their guns... There is no way to properly identify a "original" US GI carbine.....

[microwaveguy]

I'll chime in with the rest and say $700 - $900 in the condition shown.
Rust is te BIG issue with this rifle. Really needs to get pulled out of the stock to see what is underneath the wood.

[Milsurp Collector]

Looks like he sold it for $1300? http://calguns.net/calgunforum/showthread.php?t=779937

[mj1]

Wait a while when FTF is about to end in January and people are looking a fees and taxes plus what ever else gets added onto a sale that could reach $200 your rifle will look very good to someone. Love these experts from out of state. JaJaJa!

Good luck