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dannej
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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  • dannej
    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
    I would expect it to sell in the $10-$1,000 range.

    USGI carbines did not have matching numbers when they left the factory; any carbine with "matching numbers" is an import, with value likely closer to the bottom end of the range.

    I am unaware of any commercial carbines that were made in Saginaw.

    Neal
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  • dannej
    Thanks for the info! After posting I went on line and found tons of info and a lot of them for sale. And thanks for the info on the numbers. That, I didn't know.......
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  • givette
    quote:Originally posted by dannej
    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


    Well, you came to the best place to "track this down". Neals input is what the carbine is all about..nothing more, nothing less.

    If you need a price, go over to the auction side, type in M1 Carbine, and check "Completed Auctions" to see what M1 Carbines have recently sold for (don't rely on asking prices-only the "sold" price). Best, Joe

    EDIT-Info Added:
    If "matching" is of concern, Saginaw parts will have a little SG, or S'G' stamping. If you notice the serial number on various parts of the rifle, the numbers were placed on the rifle after release from US Gov't custody. Best, Joe
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