DCM M1D SNIPER RIFLE
In 1994 the Director of Civilian Marksmanship program instituted a lottery for the sale, to civilians, of a limited number of M1D sniper rifles. I submitted my name and, in 1996, was chosen to purchase one from the DCM for $650.00 plus shipping. After preparing forms and submitting fingerprint cards, I received the M1D rifle in July of 1996. The Springfield Armory receiver was manufactured in 1943 and rebuilt into an M1D rifle with a 1952 dated barrel. In addition to what is seen in the pictures, a sling, butt stock stored cleaning equipment, a leather cheek rest and a carrying case for the M84 telescope was also supplied. I also have all the DCM paperwork. What is the value, today, of my DCM M1D sniper rifle with accessories and provenance.
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Assuming everything is ligit as it appears to be, probably in the area of $3,000. I have seen just the M1D rifle alone go for $2,500. It looks to be arsenal reparked. Have you gauged the TE and muzzle? 0 -
The CMP has M1D Service Grade rifles available again, this time without the use of a lottery. The current price for an M1D Rifle without accessories is $1500 so factor in the value of the scope along with accessory items and you should have a good indicator of the basic value. 0 -
The M1D's that CMP has sold in the last few years have been badly worn, & parts/accessories may be replacements; they are worth substantially less than yours, which is complete & in unissued condition.
Top price for similar rifles is around $4K, but the top dollar goes for a rifle with all accessories new & sealed in the original packaging. I would expect yours to bring $3,500-3,800.
Neal
EDIT: All M1D's are rebuilds; i.e., they were assembled from M1 rifles. Some had been issued, some not; it doesn't really matter. Your rifle has a boxed SA rebuild stamp, which indicates that it was rebuilt by Springfield Armory; the wood is all arsenal replacement. The RA is likely a Raritan Arsenal inspection mark.0 -
Why do pictures number 3 and 4 not show the scope mounting block? 0 -
quote:Originally posted by US Military Guy
Why do pictures number 3 and 4 not show the scope mounting block?
That is an extremely good question. It appears that we are looking at two different rifles.0 -
quote:Originally posted by US Military Guy
Why do pictures number 3 and 4 not show the scope mounting block?
You are correct. Photos 3 & 4 are of my Harrington & Richardson M1 rifle. In error, I thought they were full length pictures of my M1D rifle. I have deleted the two incorrect photos.0 -
quote:Originally posted by Laredo Lefty
Assuming everything is ligit as it appears to be, probably in the area of $3,000. I have seen just the M1D rifle alone go for $2,500. It looks to be arsenal reparked. Have you gauged the TE and muzzle?
My M1D rifle's TE is 3.5 and the MW is 1.5. I don't believe the rifle was arsenal refinished, there are no rebuild markings. I feel the rifle was parkerized when it was assembled into the M1D configuration in 1952 and never issued like many, probably thousands, other M1D rifles.0 -
Your probably right about the finish since I cant look at it. Either way you've to a winner there. From the looks of the op rod slot on the receiver, it doesn't look like the action has been cycled more than half a dozen times if that. 0 -
SOP for the rifles returned to arsenal for inspection/rework to be re-finished prior to re-release to troops. Your M1-D shows the park'ing of a returned rifle.
Now, the good news!
The rifle is authentic! All M1-D's were pulled from U.S. Army stockpiles, and sent back to SA for re-work into the M1-D configuration (that's the re-parking). It languored in arsenal, until it was pulled for routine inspection at Raritan.
Obviously a good, tight 'to specification' receiver was used. It was originally a mid-WWII rifle (1 million SerNo range) in standard configuration, and the new barrel was necessary, if for no other reason than that the M1-D barrel is cut differently to accept the barrel mount.
Your rifle is authentic! It had to have been re-parked, or it wouldn't have been cleared for use by troops during conversion from M1 to M1-D, as the park'ing is part of the rebuild process.
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If you decide to list it for auction then by all means come back here and give us the link. 0
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