M-1 Carbine

sammash

February 28, 2009 06:19

I know this is scant info, but can anyone give me an idea of what an M-1 carbine made in Saginaw in about 80% condition would be worth assuming all the numbers match? Were any of the reproductions made in Saginaw? Again sketchy info, but would like to know before I go to pains to track this down.....

Thanks,
Dan

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  sammash

  February 28, 2009 06:19

  I know I'll most likely get varied opinions on this one, but possibly a consensus. Which is what I'm looking for. I purchased a newly manufactured Isreal Arms International M-1 carbine recently. I'm not knocking IAI, however, some of the fit and finish in my humble opion needs work. If I wanted to have the gun blued to a highly polished royal blue, a new "select" walnut stock and hand gaurd added with a beautiful laquer finish put on with special attention to fit, and have someone go over the entire reciever,bolt,etc, with painstaking care to make this a "best" you can get for reliablity, beauty, and funtionality. Who would in your opinion be "THE" authority on M-1 carbine's w/ a shop or if the individual himself can do it would I send it to, money not not being an issue. And lastly someone who is easy to work with. Any input is greatly appreciated.

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  nmyers

  February 28, 2009 07:00

  There are some altered barrels out there. They were turned on a lathe to remove the import & manufacturers markings, then stamped with a W. (A genuine Winchester barrel will also have a WP stamp.)
  
  Neal

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  Colt Super

  February 28, 2009 11:59

  Hope you didn't pay much for it.
  
  Doug

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  Emmett Dunham

  February 28, 2009 14:05

  The were quite a few of these for sale on the auction and they are all demilled barrels, remachined. If they are still there, search for carbine barrel.
  
  
  Emmett

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