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M1 Carbine - what's it worth?

davidews@aol.comdavidews@aol.com Member Posts: 3 ✭✭
edited December 2001 in Ask the Experts
I have an M1 carbine that I can't find a value for. The top front of the receiver says "U.S. Carbine Cal. 30 M1". Behind the Rear sights on the top also says "Fed Ord Inc. S.E.M. CA. The s/n on the side of the receiver is 40781 Please help
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  • davidews@aol.comdavidews@aol.com Member Posts: 3 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have a low digit Inland M1 Carbine with matching serial numbers, no rebuild marks, correct sling, excellent stock, etc. An avid collector/dealer told me it was an excellent collectors gun because it had matching serial numbers and was 100% complete/original. He offered me $750 dollars. Is the gun worth more or am I getting a good deal?
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  • nmyers@home.comnmyers@home.com Member Posts: 205 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Federal Ordinance of South El Monte, CA, assembled USGI or Chinese parts to newly made receivers. I was not aware that they assembled M1 carbines; I suspect that they didn't make many of them. I have seen several M14 clones they assembled; I assume that your M1 carbine is of similar poor quality. The absence of sales data makes it difficult to put a price on it, but I would guess that if would sell for $300-350, if it functions.Neal
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  • luger01luger01 Member Posts: 230 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Neal is right. This is a $200-$250 rifle that is selling for $300+ , when you can find a buyer. Most folks are savy enough to stay away from the old 'clones' because of problem with parts availability and they don't hold the value as well are "real" Carbines.While the non-USGI rifles can be fun shooters, they don't take USGI parts and that can be a problem.If you want a shooter, I'd recommend an IAI Carbine: USGI parts on a new receiver. I've heard that they are fine rifles, but don't cost as much as a WWII Carbine and also won't appreciate as well either.
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