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redlantrn
Hey guys, FNG here with a quick question about an M1 I have. I was showing it to a person interested in buying it last week, and he said it was not all that valuable, as there was no date stamped anywhere on the gun. He further stated that this meant it was not used in battle.
I know by the SN when the rifle was made, but was curious if he was talking out of his @ss, or if there is any truth to what he said.
Thanks.
Jason
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  • redlantrn
    I have one that was mfg. in 1943 I believe, Ser#1,565,345. The barrel I think is orig. to that see.#? It is 2 S-A-5-43. I'm I correct? Thanks
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  • nmyers
    You are correct about which orifice he was speaking out of. You are also correct that the date shown in books for the receiver serial number is the best we can do as far as dating the rifle. The barrel may have a month & year stamped on it, but that isn't necessarily when the rifle was originally made. And, nothing tells us if a rifle was used in battle.

    If he finds out the truth & comes back for your rifle, be sure that the price has gone up in the meantime.

    Neal
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  • shilowar
    I wouldn't even talk to the guy again if you hear back from him....what a jerkwad
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  • givette
    Redlantrn: Contacting Gunbroker..best [firearms] move you've made, I'll bet.

    Show us pics (instructions at the top of the experts page), and we'll give you a "tight" estimate on its value. Write down all the numbers you can find, their location, and post that also. Best, Joe

    PS..don't forget to show this to your friend!
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  • jonk
    M1 Garand or Carbine? Just curious.

    However, the same idea still holds. Barrel is stamped, not the receiver... and if the barrel has been replaced (odds are) that doesn't mean much.
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  • redlantrn
    Thanks for all the help guys. I have attached a few pics. The guy also complained that the cleaning kit was missing, to which I replied they could probably be found for $10 or so (OK, I pulled that out of my @ss, as I was just guessing. To which he replied "they are much harder to find these days".
    Anyhow, I took pics of all the markings I could find. Gun will be going on the auction side in a few weeks.
    Jason

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  • nmyers
    Cleaning tools are a "supply" item; they were never kept with "ordnance". He IS right, they are harder to find today; most that you see are Chicom repros.

    He's also right that your rifle isn't all that valuable. It's a Blue Sky import, considered one of the least desirable M1's.

    Neal
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  • Laredo Lefty
    It also looks like it has been refinished since new. That will also detract from the value.
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  • redlantrn
    Thanks for all your help guys! I knew this was the right place to come for the right info,

    Jason
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  • MIKE WISKEY
    THERE SHOULD BE SOME #'S STAMPED ON THE BARREL (YOU'LL HAVE TO OPEN THE ACTION TO SEE THEM). SOME OF THE 'BLUE SKY'S' WERE OK, SOME WERE JUNK. BE SURE TO DO 'THE BULLET TEST' ON THE MUZZLE WHEN YOU LIST THE RIFLE FOR SALE.
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  • redlantrn
    Thanks Mike.
    I opened the action, but did not seen any other numbers anywhere. I am planning on doing the "bullet test" when I sell the gun. This may seem like a silly question, but where could I buy a single round of ammo for this? I really don't want to have to buy a whole box.

    Thanks.
    Jason
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