M1 Carbines

richkov

January 31, 2013 17:29

How can you determine if the gun is original or a factory rework?

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  richkov

  January 31, 2013 17:29

  I have obtained 3 m1 carbines through the years that I know very little about. I know there are books on the subject but I was wondering if there are any online tutorials regarding their collectible values. Does anyone know of an expert in the field in South East Michigan? Thanks, nneamos

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  dcs shooters

  February 01, 2013 03:44

  A rebuild will have adjustable rear sight and a bayonet lug on it [;)]

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  nmyers

  February 01, 2013 08:31

  Late Inland's will have an adjustable rear sight.
  
  It's kind of like asking, "How do you tell if a used car has been in an accident?" Same answer: You have to know what to look for, & experience is important.
  
  If you want to learn a lot about the subject, consider buying an inexpensive paperback by Craig Riesch on Wartime Carbines.
  
  Neal

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  45er

  February 01, 2013 08:48

  Howdy richkov,8 welcome here,
  
  Not knowing what you know or not, to clarify a bit more...
  
  What dcs & nmyers have stated is true for government arsenal rebuilds.
  
  A "factory rework" as you put it, may be the answer you seek from the above.
  
  OR, there were private companies that churned out M1-Carbines using both original G.I. issued parts + parts of their own making. Example-- Fed Ord, Iver Johnson, etc. The company's name should be marked on the firearm.
  
  45er

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  Riomouse911

  February 01, 2013 11:24

  Welcome! I just picked up an Saginaw Steering Gear M1, and I poked about on these sites to get a bit more on the M1:
  
  http://www.m1carbinesinc.com/index.html
  
  http://www.bavarianm1carbines.com/index.html

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  fideau

  February 01, 2013 13:54

  It's rare to find any Carbine that has not been re-arsenaled as so many are returns from countries who were given surplus rifles after WW2.

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