Mark Christian, need advice on M1
There is a Springfield Arms D-day commerative that is coming up for sale locally. It is NIB, unfired with the shipping crate & all papers. What do you feel would be a maximum amount to invest in this gun. Thanking you in advance.
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I consider these commemorative M1s (or carbines for that matter) to be extremely poor investments. If you want an M1 for an investment I strongly suggest a nice USGI M1 in the best condition that you can afford. The problem with the commemoratives is that for the most part there is nothing really original about them; they are usually a collection of refinished parts on a refinished (or even worse a new production receiver) with a fancy (read that as ugly) stock set, usually with some sort for awful engraving. There is no limit to the numbers of commemoratives that can be produced but the number of real M1s is finite. Hopefully someone else can give you an idea of the actual retail value of a D-Day commemorative M1. 0 -
I've been seeing a few around the shows lately. They were all in the $1500-$1800 range. I have not however, seen one sell or heard of anyone buying one. IMHO they are kinda cheesy to me. Like Mark suggested, I would also look into a nice original GI M1 from a reputable source. Just my two cents, and good luck on your search[;)] 0 -
A little research shows that these rifles were produced by Springfield Armory Inc back in 2004 with 1944 units coming off the line. Basically these are the same commercial M1s that Springfield was making only fitted with a walnut stock featuring some of the worst line art laser etched into the wood that I have ever seen! It looks like a cartoon! The rifles had a list price of $1490 in 2004 but I highly doubt they'd ever bring that much money now.
I would not even touch one of these things but I suppose if you could get it for $500 and put a new stock on it it would make a fine shooter. As an investment? Forget all about it.0 -
For the most part, when it is a commemorative, weather it is a Winchester, Colt, Thompson, M1 Garand, AR-15/M-16, or any other, it usually is the case, they they will not bring any more than their contemporary counterparts.
Most, are made as factory rifles, then dressed up by another sub-company like America Remembers, or the Franklin Mint. However, there are some that are factory made, as special order like the Winchester '1 of 1000", and "1 of 100"'s, that a special serial number range was set aside for the first come, as special order. Those will command extravigant premiums.
For the most part right now, if you want a good solid investment in a firearm, it is almost anything that says Colt or Winchester, that was made before the WW-II, or any Class 3 selective/fully auto, fully transferable firearms. The real nice US military rifles, that are all correct, and matching numbers, are great investments also.
To answer your question...I would pass on the M1 D-Day commerative, as an investment.
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Thanks to all of you for your advice. Looks like I will be passing on this one @ any price. 0
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