Need Help Identifying Parts & Appraisal of M1

pedward

January 10, 2014 06:17

I am about to offer my M1 Carbine for sale but am not very knowledgeable about it. I need help identifying the various parts so I can give a detailed description . . . and need help appraising its value.
The gun can be seen at this link:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/112784322@N04/sets/72157639584634465/

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  pedward

  January 10, 2014 08:27

  Just got an email saying tsr1965 replied to my post.
  I didn't get that reply and its not showing on the forum.
  Anybody?

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  rufe-snow

  January 10, 2014 10:06

  E-mail tsr1965, using this link.
  
  
  http://forums.GunBroker.com/pop_profile.asp?mode=display&id=38004

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  nmyers

  January 10, 2014 10:28

  For someone not knowledgeable about carbines, you did an outstanding job on your photos. You have enough close ups that you really don't need to identify the parts any further.
  
  You may want to remove the sling for the photos. If there are any markings on the stock or in the sling well, they could help raise the value. You want to show the letters on the spine of the mag.
  
  The sling appears to be a genuine WW2 sling; you want to show close ups & any markings. You may even want to sell that separately. It could bring a high price.
  
  Your carbine was made by Inland, & has been rebuilt at least once. The Buffalo Arms Co barrel is a replacement. The stock has been heavily sanded & refinished, probably so much it can't be identified. Thanks to your use of a "poor man's" Muzzle Wear gauge, we can see that the bore is tight, a big plus.
  
  I would expect your carbine to bring $600-800 if sold on GunBroker, especially if you post all your photos.
  
  Neal

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  62fuelie

  January 10, 2014 10:34

  Your photos really do answer all the most common questions. It has: a flat bolt, bayonet lug, push button mag release, lever safety, adjustable rear sight. Good luck with it, it looks to be in very good shape.

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  pedward

  January 10, 2014 12:49

  Thanks guys . . . for all the help.
  I'm a good listener and will follow your advice.
  This gun has been in my closet for over 50 years.
  It belonged to my brother who was killed in Nam (69).
  Hate to sell it but must.
  Thanks again.

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  1BigGuy

  January 10, 2014 15:37

  Regarding value: The Standard Catalog of Military Firearms 7th Edition lists the following values for an M-1 Rebuilt, any manufacturer:
  Excellent condition: $850
  Very Good condition: $750
  Good condition: $650
  Fair condition: $350
  
  Of course, your mileage may vary.

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  mark christian

  January 11, 2014 09:08

  quote:Originally posted by pedward
  I am about to offer my M1 Carbine for sale but am not very knowledgeable about it. I need help identifying the various parts so I can give a detailed description . . . and need help appraising its value.
  The gun can be seen at this link:
  
  http://www.flickr.com/photos/112784322@N04/sets/72157639584634465/
  
  
  
  
  Excellent photos.

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