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Winchester M1 Carbine
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I happened upon an M1 Carbine today at a gun store in a small community in central Florida. I know the tremendous amount of variations, complexities, etc. associated with a "proper" GI carbine. I have a paratrooper model (Inland), as well as a standard model (Quality Hardware). But I do not have a Winchester, which this one is.....
What intrigued me about this one is the stock had R.I.A. on the left side close to the rear sight, Winchester receiver, Saginaw barrel (latter bayonet band). I noticed a couple of "W's" on other parts, but did not complete a disassembly of the rifle. I will agree that there are parts that have been changed over time, but the rework at the R.I.A. could account for that.
I guess I'm just debating on whether of not the gun is worth the $800 on the price tag. I'm trying to talk myself into or out of buying it.
Not having a Winchester, I almost want to buy it.
What say ye?
EDIT 1:
Thanks for the opinions.
The stock is proper and there are no import marks on the barrel.
Aaron
What intrigued me about this one is the stock had R.I.A. on the left side close to the rear sight, Winchester receiver, Saginaw barrel (latter bayonet band). I noticed a couple of "W's" on other parts, but did not complete a disassembly of the rifle. I will agree that there are parts that have been changed over time, but the rework at the R.I.A. could account for that.
I guess I'm just debating on whether of not the gun is worth the $800 on the price tag. I'm trying to talk myself into or out of buying it.
Not having a Winchester, I almost want to buy it.
What say ye?
EDIT 1:
Thanks for the opinions.
The stock is proper and there are no import marks on the barrel.
Aaron
Comments
Thanks for any help.
Doug
I think $800 is a fair price, provided 1) there is no import marking on the barrel & receiver, 2) muzzle wear is no greater than 3, & the wood is USGI & in good shape.
Neal
You made a good analysis --- yes, it is a mixed parts gun that has been rebuilt one or more times; at least once it went through Rock Island Arsenal. Winchester made their own barrels, so that makes the Saginaw a replacement barrel. At this point, the small parts don't matter.
I think $800 is a fair price, provided 1) there is no import marking on the barrel & receiver, 2) muzzle wear is no greater than 3, & the wood is USGI & in good shape.
Neal
+1