M1 Garand Value Original Anniston Packaged
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I need help trying to learn the value of my M1 Garand. It is a Winchester sn 237xxxx US Rifle Cal 30 M1.
It is still packed in the original bag, dated 1986 and covered with cosmaline as shipped from Anniston. The stock is a rich brownish red and marked with an eagle with 3 stars above it. I have the original box and packing from Anniston dated 1989. I was told by a local " expert" not to take it out of the bag because it adds about $300 to the value. Any help what to look for and where look to help establish an asking price should I try to sell it is greatly appreciated. I am not very familiar with these rifles.
thanks
I need help trying to learn the value of my M1 Garand. It is a Winchester sn 237xxxx US Rifle Cal 30 M1.
It is still packed in the original bag, dated 1986 and covered with cosmaline as shipped from Anniston. The stock is a rich brownish red and marked with an eagle with 3 stars above it. I have the original box and packing from Anniston dated 1989. I was told by a local " expert" not to take it out of the bag because it adds about $300 to the value. Any help what to look for and where look to help establish an asking price should I try to sell it is greatly appreciated. I am not very familiar with these rifles.
thanks
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My observation is that folks pay less for a CMP rifle still in the bag, covered in grease, as there is no way to tell the condition.
All Winchester M1's were made during WW2, but the eagle with the stars identifies the stock as a later replacement. Without doubt, you have an arsenal rebuilt rifle. Value depends upon condition & how many parts are original. Most important is the barrel, with the original WW2 Winchester being most valuable.
We would need to see numerous high quality photos of the (cleaned) rifle in order to even hazard a guess as to value. I would expect it to get the top price on an Internet auction site, such as this one. And, you can't sell anything on the Internet without photos.
Or, you could just take the expert's advice & sell it as a "grab bag".
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I agree with Neal here, as usual...what the local 'expert' is banking on is that all "original" bags from the DCM/CMP must contain valuable collector pieces. While the odds are that the rifle is a nice one...how can I tell past taking somebody's word for it? I buy the gun, not the story
The rifle has been arsenal rebuilt, that much is clear...so short fork follower rod, original cartouched stock, and almost certainly original barrel are gone. So now value depends on the parts the rifle has, and the wear on those parts. The bag is already opened as well, since you know things like the DAS stamp.
Since the M1 rifles are such a known quantity, I would expect a serious buyer to want to know particulars, and like Neal mentioned, that buyer would want to see the rifle clearly. Look at it this way-
I can already buy a rifle "sight unseen" from the CMP. But the CMP gives me guarantees about grade, and if there's a problem, the CMP stands behind the rifle. Your rifle is in effect a 'sight unseen' purchase as it stands, but you cannot stand behind it the way the CMP can0 -
Probable value on resale $650-$750. With it having a 1950's vintage stock the chances of the original WRA lockbar sight are pretty close to zero. WRA barrel would add at least $250 to that figure. WRA op rod add another $125...it won't be an uncut WRA because if it wasn't cut during the war it certainly was after the war. If it were an uncut WRA add another $275 to the initial figure. What you might have is some WRA handguards which could add a little more to the equation. In any case what you have is not rare but it might have a few fun parts that if you replace them with common stuff you might have some extra cash for CMP ammo. Beach 0 -
Thanks much.
The bag is indeed intact except for where the bolt handle comes through and a small opening on the rear sigt. It is clear so I can see through it except it is hard with all the reflections. How do I identify the barrel?0 -
Barrel data is stamped on the right side of the barrel and is visable when the operating rod has been pulled back. If it is a WWII Winchester barrel the data (what little there is) is stamped at the top of the barrel and cannot be seen without removing the rear hand guard. Don't ge too hung up on the rifle being inside the bag, it is not that big of a deal and certainly not worth $300 extra.
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Once again, thank you all. 0
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