general motors m1 30

osiris

December 16, 2004 18:09

I have an M1 30 cal carbine made by inland mfg div general motors serial 637xxxx i think made in 1943. gun is in good condition some minor use,bolt still has some bluing on it from firing. the gun does not look like it went to war or was maybe refurbished. any one with info and estimate of cost please let me know.
thanks
osiris(usmc)

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  Laredo Lefty

  December 16, 2004 19:19

  Carbines fall into 2 catagories.
  
  1."Collector" guns where it is important to have all matching numbers, and correct parts. These may range in value up to $1,000.00 or more.
  
  2. "Shooter" guns where matching numbers does not matter. These usually run from $600.00 and up.
  
  Without a picture it is hard to tell if yours is in original condition or has been refurbished. If you look under the rear sight you should find the manufacturers name and serial number.
  
  
  
  Joe
  "Never let school interfere with your education"

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  richbug

  December 17, 2004 04:36

  If the bolt is blue, the gun has been refinished. Should be a greenish grey parkerised finish. $400-$550 depending on how nice, and how bad someone wants it.
  
  My border collie is smarter than your honor student.

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  joel_black

  December 17, 2004 05:14

  The early flat bolts were originally blue.

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  v35

  December 17, 2004 07:08

  There's green/gray and black parkerizing on carbines. M1 & M2 bolts can be blue/black.

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