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M 1 carbine questions
freddbear4
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I have an M 1 carbine made by national postal meter. #4,351,xxx. Can anyone give me some info about the company, how many they made, years of mfg.?? Also what to look for to determine if it is original or reconditioned? Last-- ball park value, rated at 90% blue and few dings in stock?? Thanks
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http://www.surplusrifle.com/m1carbine/index.asp
http://www.jouster.com/cgi-bin/carbine/carbine.pl
http://www.fulton-armory.com/M1Carbine.htm
http://world.guns.ru/rifle/rfl08-e.htm
There are too many variables for us to tell you if it is original, especially without a photo. You should get a copy of Craig Riesch's US M1 Carbines Wartime Production; it describes every part in detail.
Since most carbine parts were parkerized, if yours is 90% blue, then it has been commercially refinished, & is worth no more than $300-400. But, if you really meant "parkerized", then it is worth in the $300-1,500 range.
Neal
Good, luck
Emmett
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