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Was looking through some GB auctions and ran across an New Manufactured M1 carbine made in Israel. It shows the gun with a bayonet lug. Can you still manufacture new guns with a removable clip and a bayonet lug?
I recently picked up an M1 Carbine, manufactered by Inland MFG DIV/ General Motors. It has a barrel stamp of 10-43, but also has the stamp of Blue Sky/ Arlington, VA. Everything appears to be original and shows very little wear. The stock is pretty clean and has cartouche markings on it. I dont necessarily want to get rid of this, but I would like to know if it has any value. Any info would be appreciated.
"I say ,I say"here I am again with another small problem with an inherited piece. I have an M1 carbine that I cannot find any name on. How do I determine who made it and whether it is military or after market???? It has an SG on the bottom of the reciever an r by the trigger and an M50 on the mag release. It has the irc 715006d adjustable rear site. Does the SG mean Saginaw perhaps???. There is no name under the rear site on the top of the reciever. I would appreciate it if any one can give me the info.
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Yo-Sam
hi ive just collected a cupple of m1's one is a gm and the other is a universal should i keep both or sell? is the uni. worth keeping? they are both in 75% or maby a little better condition[:p]
Looking for a book that will tell the history of, and ins and outs of the M1. Would like to buy a one before they are $1500 each, but want to know how to tell originals from junk or parts guns. Thanks as always, B.C..[:p]
Can someone help me with a question on the M1 Carbine Paratrooper. Witch ones are worth the most? How can I tell what I have by looking at the gun. Thanks for any help.
Kent
Would appreciate info on how to remove and install rear flip sight on carbine. Is there a tool made for this or can it be removed with a punch, and from which direction? Thanks
I have had problems with my M1 Carbine manufactured by National Ordinance Inc. #7541 ever since I got the thing, the problem is feeding. When I'm shooting it, it will jam up and not feed the next round, and not eject the previous one properly. I tried a thorough cleaning of the bolt and receiver, but it still gives me problems, I was wondering if anyone had some tips on what to do with this. Thank You.
i have just purchased a iver johnson m1 carbine from a freind for $200. the rifle is in mint condition does anyone know what the top value of this rifle is???? http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=57379931
this is not mine. mine is in much better shape!!!!!
I obtained an M1 Carbine from a friend of mine. On the barrel i discovered the name Rock Ola,but i also discovered the Inland Division name and a serial number:6252521. It is in a mint condition. What is the value nowadays?
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I'm new to military collectables so this maybe a dumb question. Was the M 1 carbine ever made in full auto version? If so what could be expected for the going rate for one of these if a person was going to go through with all the paperwork and pay the taxes?
Just passed on a Rock-Ola M1 carbine. Price was $250.00, but saw no flaming bomb,the stock was re-worked, and there was no bayonet lug.Also no other ordanance markings. What do you think?
A good friend of mine who was a glider pilot and made four glider landings in Europe gave me his M1 Carbine recently. It has the swinging metal stock and the following identification:"ROCK-OLA 4581936". Does anyone know who manufactured it and what is is worth? It means more to me as a keepsake but I am just curious.
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dchristian
While cleaning my carbine I noticed that the barrel and receiver were stamped SAGINAW ??? GENERAL MOTORS. The trigger group is Inland and the slide has a big "Z" stamped on the bottom. Haven't seen many "Saginaw" carbines. Any collectors value? Think I got this probably 30 to 40 years ago thru DCM, but really not sure..
Looking to buy an M1 Carbine as a collector piece. Need some education. Most sought after? Correct markings? Price isnt a problem. Want best of the best. Thanks
I was wondering if anyone knew a left handed saftey lever is avalible for the M1 Carbine or if its possible for the existing lever to be fliped around so it can be better opperated by a left-handed shooter.
I have one that is close to what you are describing and Laredo is correct. I bought mine back in the early 90s and they are great shooters but their value is kinda hamstrung because of the stamping.
I use to see them at shows about 15 years ago when they were being imported from Korea. The dealer I buy from use to sell the carbines for $159 and Garands for $249. I bought one of the Garands and it works well, I have heard of problems with them from other people.
Imports, especially Blue Skys, have a bad reputation, & it is usually well deserved. Most came from the Korean Army, which used their carbines A LOT, & abused them badly. Lacking spare parts, Korean armorers kept them in service however they could, often repairing them in ways that were dangerous (e.g., welding a cracked bolt lug). Adding insult to injury, Blue Sky sometimes stamped their name so hard that it flattened one side of the barrel.
Those of you lucky enough to get a good one should be pleased. The import marking alone is no longer bringing scorn; shooters have learned to evaluate individual guns on the quality of the parts. With new USGI barrels costing > $300, any USGI carbine with a good barrel is quick to sell.
If your carbine is in good condition its value is in the area of $400.00 to $500.00.
My experience is that a "$400-$500" price range would describe the market from a few years ago.
If you were trying to replace the carbine you describe (assuming it is not one of those few with the defects described in this thread) you'd have a difficult time finding one for less than $600. Although the new Carbines being produced by Auto-Ordinance and the recent releases being done through the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) will probably be putting a damper on the "shooter grade" carbine prices.
Thanks for the feedback guys. sorry it took a while to get back. I saw an M1 Carbine like the one I have at a recent gun show. The owner had (2) of them and was asking quite a lot for them. I will keep mine, always wanted to have one to keep in the truck or go plinking with. Thanks to all for the feedback I knew someone out there would have the info I needed
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this is not mine. mine is in much better shape!!!!!
If given a choice would you prefer an IBM or NPM?
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Jphn
Please help me out. [:)]
Sincerely yours John De Neef.
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dchristian
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Blue Sky is an importer who imported guns back into the US a few years back. The Blue Sky stamp detracts from the guns value.
If your carbine is in good condition its value is in the area of $400.00 to $500.00.
Oh yeh.... Welcome to the forums.
Those of you lucky enough to get a good one should be pleased. The import marking alone is no longer bringing scorn; shooters have learned to evaluate individual guns on the quality of the parts. With new USGI barrels costing > $300, any USGI carbine with a good barrel is quick to sell.
Neal
If your carbine is in good condition its value is in the area of $400.00 to $500.00.
My experience is that a "$400-$500" price range would describe the market from a few years ago.
If you were trying to replace the carbine you describe (assuming it is not one of those few with the defects described in this thread) you'd have a difficult time finding one for less than $600. Although the new Carbines being produced by Auto-Ordinance and the recent releases being done through the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) will probably be putting a damper on the "shooter grade" carbine prices.
Watch some of the prices:
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/SearchResults.asp?SearchType=0&Keywords=m1+carbine&Cat=3024&Page=2&Items=50