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RE: M-1 Carbine value

pavy
I am trying to figure out how and how much to sell a M-1 carbine for. it is a rock-ola with bayonet butt mounted ammo pack with two regular mag's and one thirty round mag, original sling. My uncle brought this back from the Korean War so there are no import stamps and all the original stock and bolt. I also do not know how to sell it legally. This does not have any M-2 parts or stock. Thank you for your answers. Serial #6082040 You can view the pictures at
http://s611.photobucket.com/albums/tt200/janewhip/ they can be zoomed in on.
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  • Don McManus
    Obviously a lot more info is needed.

    Original flip sight?

    High wood, low wood?

    Push or flip safety?

    Overall condition, etc, (Photo is necessary.

    A Rock-ola will sell for anywhere from $ 750.00 to $ 2,500.00+ depending upon originality and condition.

    ADDED:

    http://v4.beta.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=129405710

    This one sold for $ 2,000.00 in May of last year.

    Note the correct flip sight, push-button safety, and high wood stock.

    This either survived the armour's modification or has been 'restored' to original configuration after the fact.
    The one shown in your photo-bucket link has been modified, as it does not retain these original features.
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  • redman.com1
    a whole lot of things will factor into the value of your carbine. how much original finish, metal pitting, how many of the parts are rock-ola,ect. since its been in korea, i assume that it has been rearsenaled, with bayo lug, adjustable sights, and flip safety, round bolt, and pot belly stock, which will lower the value some what. rockola is one of the most sought after carbines. last one i sold went for $1100. at this time carbine demand isnt as high as it was in the past. because of all the different factors that affect value. your gun could sell for anywhere from $800 to $1500. go to gun broker and put rock-ola in the search engine and see what they are selling for. also since he brougt it back, and depending on how he brought it back? make sure that the gun is in the m-1 confiquration and not m-2 (fully auto).
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  • tsr1965
    Hello pavy,

    Welcome to the forums here on gunbroker.

    I am sure if it was a war bring back, there are papers with it, or at least when he came home. I am sure if you look at auctions that have ended for those, on the auction side of this site, you will be able to determine what you have, and the best way to sell is on the auction side.

    There are some M1 Carbine affictionados on here, that will be asking for pictures. If you have some, or can take some, to post them on the forums requires a hosting URL site, such as Photobucket. There is a stiky at the top of the Ask The Experts that describes how to post them.

    Best
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  • CS8161
    I would guess $750-$950....you can sell it on the auctions here or sell it to a private individual, just be sure to record the name, date of birth and address of the buyer and date of sale.
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  • pavy
    Thank severyone. the papers are long gone. Very minor pitting. the wood is in good shape but wear and tear you would imagine from being overseas. My Uncle never talked about Korea so I do not know where and if this rifle was in combat. You can view the pictures at
    http://s611.photobucket.com/albums/tt200/janewhip/ they can be zoomed in on.
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  • givette
    quote:Originally posted by pavy
    Thank severyone. the papers are long gone. Very minor pitting. the wood is in good shape but wear and tear you would imagine from being overseas. My Uncle never talked about Korea so I do not know where and if this rifle was in combat. You can view the pictures at
    http://s611.photobucket.com/albums/tt200/janewhip/ they can be zoomed in on.

    No papers on US equipment. Involves foreign equipment taken while overseas (called battlefield pickup). Read below for exception.

    If there were papers, it was from some civilian release program after the Korean conflict..(DCM, or the NRA, etc.). Firearms were never released from government inventory directly to troops.

    Now, the gun: looks like you have a decent carbine, which has been upgraded, but hasn't been changed to M2 configuration. If it has a flat bolt, and a WWII dated barrel, that would be a plus.

    For sale value? $350-400 at a gunshop. $700-$1000 (or higher) here on Gunbroker. Best, Joe.
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  • Joe Drees
    While it may not matter to collectors, how well it shoots means a lot to me. An import marked, cosmo soaked, Italian stocked mixmaster that shoots 2" 100 yard groups is worth more to me than an all correct spiffy looking rifle that can't hold the six ring. Muzzle wear is another factor. A picture showing a 30-06 cartridge in the muzzle will help sell a carbine if the mw is low. The CMP sight has a lot of good info on carbines. Pricewise I've noticed Rock-olas have slipped a bit lately. I personally would not sell it for under $800.00 plus shipping, unless you want to sell it to me[:D]
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  • MIKE WISKEY
    THE CMP SOLD SOME SIMILAR TO YOURS FOR $575 TO $675, THEY ARE NOW SOLD OUT.
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