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Shameless plug M1 Springfield Field Grade
mark christian
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I just picked this one up from a neighbor and I don't want to wait until the weekend to list it (I want to get my money back [;)] ASAP), so I'll do a rare five day auction.
http://www.GunBroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=487002023
This is a Field Grade which is in decent condition, with a very nice receiver showing strong markings. The barrel is worn, but original to the rifle and still has life left in it. The wood looks a little tired and the metal has been there and back a couple of times, but it is fully functional. If you're on a budget then this might be something to look at.
http://www.GunBroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=487002023
This is a Field Grade which is in decent condition, with a very nice receiver showing strong markings. The barrel is worn, but original to the rifle and still has life left in it. The wood looks a little tired and the metal has been there and back a couple of times, but it is fully functional. If you're on a budget then this might be something to look at.
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http://www.GunBroker.com/item/559722024
Despite M1s not currently being available from the CMP, this rifle is listed at the $630 issue price. It is also set up to move fast on a three day listing, so don't delay your bids. For what it is worth, I'm getting nothing out of the sale other than lunch.
http://www.GunBroker.com/item/565008679
This is another the "Jet Ski" rifles which I purchased from a fellow who needed money to repair his personal watercraft. He has already regretted his decision to sell rifles for toy money...but that is not my problem [}:)].
This is a post WWII rifle which went through rebuilding at Rock Island Arsenal, and it has the proper stamps on the stock to show it. There is still plenty of life left in the barrel, making this a nice pickup for someone looking for a solid M1 with USGI marked wood.
http://www.GunBroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=473248128
Nothing fancy here, just a very basic Field Grade and representative of what most folks are receiving by mail order these days and waiting times are up to six months. If you don't need a show piece or can't drop a grand on a high dollar M1 then a Field Grade is always worth a look. The opening bid is the exact same cost as buying it from the CMP...$630
For the hand wringers who can't deal with the idea of someone selling their own property for things like paying bills: I made sure to pay the original buyer under the CMP issue price in order to ensure that the guy stood no chance of making a profit!
On the other hand, I (and Gun Broker), are counting on making some money from the sale [;)]
http://www.GunBroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=489137670
This is a early 1944 Springfield which is in pretty good shape and has a decent barrel. The finish is rough in a few spots, but since it is under the wood you can't see it when the rifle is assembled. This is why you should never buy an M1 without having the seller remove the stock to inspect the metal underneath. This looks to be a return from Denmark, at least the stock (which does not match the receiver's serial number) has the little Danish ID tag in the barrel channel. Looks like it belonged to a guy named Johansen. In any case, it is not a bad looking rifle and since I got a good deal on all of these M1s, the opening bid is set below the issue price from the CMP...plus you get to see it and you don't have to wait 60+ days for delivery.
If you are looking for a WWII era M1 with some interesting history behind it, and isn't priced out of reach, this one is worth looking at.
Have the M1 Carbine and the M1A. May need the M1 to complete the series.
The others can be seen where?
Have the M1 Carbine and the M1A. May need the M1 to complete the series.
I will likely have another rifle listed in the next two weeks. It will be an excellent-plus rebuild with a low (below 250,000) six digit serial number. That makes it a pre-Pearl Harbor gun, and M1 guys love those pre war guns.
I never run two M1s on auction at the same time.
I made sure to pay the original buyer under the CMP issue price in order to ensure that the guy stood no chance of making a profit!
On the other hand, I (and Gun Broker), are counting on making some money from the sale [;)]
Now the "other side" is gonna scream that you porked the guy because you didn't pay "fair market value."[:p][:p][:p]Yep, some real meatheads around these parts![;)]
quote:Originally posted by mark christian
I made sure to pay the original buyer under the CMP issue price in order to ensure that the guy stood no chance of making a profit!
On the other hand, I (and Gun Broker), are counting on making some money from the sale [;)]
Now the "other side" is gonna scream that you porked the guy because you didn't pay "fair market value."[:p][:p][:p]Yep, some real meatheads around these parts![;)]
There are no face to face sales here so you can't just walk your guns around a gun show and sell them...At least not legally. The seller took his rifles to a couple of local gun shops and even I was shocked at how pitiful their offers were. Literally about half of what they were worth. One shop offered to consign them for 30%, but it might take weeks or months to sell them. The local auction house wants 25%, he'd have to wait for their next auction to have them included...And the auction house doesn't pay up until 30 days after the auction closes.
Of course anyone can list their guns on Gun Broker, but many people are reluctant to do it because they feel it is too complicated. CaptFun an I have discussed this supposed "problem" at the SHOT Show a few times, and the Captian puts a lot of effort into having private sellers understand that selling guns on Gun Broker is simple and straight forward. In any case, the guy needed the money and my offer was the best he'd received, or was likely to. There is no point in being a dealer if you are not going to make money, and I have to make money on every gun I sell.