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M1 carbine value?

torquimata
I have what I beleive to be a WWII era M1 Carbine. The barrel is stamped "UNDERWOOD 11-44" and has a circle with flames coming out of the top stamped under the name. The action is stamped "U.S. CARBINE CAL. 30". There is what appears to be a serial number under the rear sight. There is a stamp on the side of the butt that says "RTA E8" enclosed in a square. There is an "H" stamped in the bottom of the butt and what looks like the same circle with flames that is on the barrel, but I can't be sure. The front sling attachment has "KI" stamped on it. The side of the rear site has "I.R.C.O 7160060" stamped on it. The wood and metal are in good condition. I have one 30 round clip and the sling is still attached. I believe it to be in good working order. There is what appears to be someone's SSN etched into the outside of the trigger guard. The etching looks like it's probably as old as the weapon. This has been in the family longer than I have so I don't know its origins. I'm interested in finding out how much it's worth as I may be selling it soon.

Thank you,
Ben
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  • torquimata
    Another gun from my dad's arsenal I inherited. It's an M1 carbine by Winchester serial number 5756398. I think it's odd because there are no other markings that are on the outside. Also no bayonet lug. I would estimate the carbine to be in NRA good or fine condition. Has this thing been altered? Everything looks like it's all aged together,if that makes sense. I'm going to put it up on Gunbroker and ask the Illuminati for their guidance.I remeber him buying it about 30 years ago from an Army vet who said it was his firearm during Korea. The guy was a real hustler so I'm dubious about his story, but it could be true. Thanks, as always, experts!
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  • nmyers
    Barrel bands with a bayonet lug were not adopted until late in the war, so it may be original.

    If you plan to sell your carbine on an auction, you will get a much higher price if you are able to provide a detailed description & high quality photos. I suggest that you buy a copy of "US M1 Carbines Wartime Production" by Craig Riesch; then, you should completely take your carbine apart & identify every part. After that, take high quality digital photos (including close ups) of every part of the gun & show them to the guys who frequent the M1 Carbine forum at Culver Shooting Page (www.jouster.com); they will help you if you still have questions.

    Oh, & lose the story about the Army vet; it's better to leave the carbine's origin in doubt, than to say that it is stolen US property.

    Neal
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