Early M1 Carbine
My friend just inherited 2 early M1 Carbines from his dad. I have owned several carbines, so I offered to tear them down and check them out. The first one is an Inland Serial # 25XXX. According to Craig Riesch's book, it is all correct. The only problems: Missing a Sling Swivel and the stock has been sanded and refinished. You can find faint evidence of acceptance stamps. Any estimates of value? Thanks
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It is a shame the stock was sanded and refinished but it may not have been to rare. I will say that stock is beautiful right now and goes with the rifle good. As to value, regular M1 carbines are fetching a good sum right now so I can imagine that one would command a very high dollar.
Someone will be along in a bit more knowledgeable and should be able to give you a dollar figure.0 -
Yes, that's too bad. But, there may be someone out there sitting on original wood, waiting to find a carbine that Bubba has had his way with.
Beautiful? Not to a collector.
I think it would bring $1,000-1,200, if you can take better photos, & if you describe the bore condition, including a Muzzle Wear measurement.
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I have an early Underwood that my step-grandfather bought thru the NRA in the early 60s. It is completely original with the exception of the adjustable rear sight and bayonet lug. All other parts are early Underwood. I figure it checked out okay at arsenal inspection after WW2 and they just updated those parts. It even has the original high wood stock, but like yours, my step-grandfather sanded and shellacked it soon after he got it. I stripped the stock down a couple of years ago and was able to get the ghosts of the original cartouches to appear after applying boiled linseed oil (BLO). I have often thought of trying to find an original flip sight and barrel band, but that carbine is accurate as it stands. 0
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