I am looking for a M1 carbine how much are they being sold for today.I just want a basic one with the wood stock and bayonet lug
and I want one made in USA.I am willing to pay up to 500$ for one.I rember seeing them around 10 years ago for around 350$.
2007-09-24 04:46:58 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Outdoor Recreation ➔ Hunting
I see them on occasion in my business, but the ones I've seen lately are not in as good a shape as the ones you saw years ago costing around $350. Even the DCM rack grade M1 Carbines are selling for $600 and up now. Seems ever since so many states passed laws that limit magazine capacity, the M1's have dried up. It doesn't really make sense because 5 shot clips are still easy to get and would make them legal in all states except California. The ones I've seen lately that I consider would be in 85% condition, are selling for $500-600.DCM has some that are reworks in 95% condition for $1100, and you get to choose from several manufacturers. They have been re-barreled with like new GI parts and "ITALIAN" wood stocks...lol Go figure..I've seen a few arsenal re-works at Gun Shows recently, but they were selling for $650-675 .The 15 and 30 shot GI magazines are still reasonable but can only be sold and possessed in the states that allow 10+ round magazines..Accessories, GI Parts, flash-hiders, scope mounts, ammo pouches, folding paratrooper stocks are all still available.
2007-09-24 05:20:09 · answer #1 · answered by JD 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
sorry to say that the price on all firearms has skyrocketed. The only two companies currently making m1 carbines is IMI ( Israel) and I think auto ordinance. The IMI carbines are the less of the two, but I have had really bad quality problems in the last 2 I purchased, in fact I sent them back for a refund. The Auto Ordinance are top quality, but the suggested retail is $800 for them. A used military, semi auto m1 carbine is gonna run you at least $600 and is gonna be very very worn out in most cases. There is a gentleman in Mo. named "guy Snellin" he is a gunsmith extrodinaire when it comes to military firearms, I have a couple of m1 carbines that he restored to perfection. He would be able to point you in the right direction, unfortunately, I can't find his address right now, sorry.
2007-09-24 07:04:57 · answer #2 · answered by randy 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
going to be hard to find an original M-1 carbine for under $500.
CMP (Civialian Marksmanship Program) released some inland manufactured M-1's this spring and I got one. I paid $550.00 for it. It was a returning carbine from Italy, yes with a "FAT" ( Terni arsenal in Italy) cartouche on the birch stock. It's a great shooter. You may be able to find a used Universal Brand Carbine. I have one also and it shoots very reliably. ALso, another company is now producing a copy of the original for around $600...the name escapes me.
If you qualify, you can purchase through CMP also. Check out their website at : www.odcmp.com
2007-09-24 06:05:30 · answer #3 · answered by David B 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A couple of decades ago, copies of the M-1 carbine were made by Plainfied, and later on by Iver Johnson. They were sold for something like about $200.A genuine military one would probably set you back about $500-$700 depending on condition. I remember back in the early 1970's when the militaru ones were plentiful, and they couldn't given them away for $150.
2007-09-24 06:05:00 · answer #4 · answered by WC 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
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2007-09-24 05:03:52 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
As a prolific MilSurp collector, let me say there's good news and bad news on the M1Carbine market.
Part of good/bad news is that both the Carbine and Garand have seen some dramatic spikes in market values the last few years. After decades of readily available and cheap surplus WWII-era specimens, supplies are starting to dwindle and collectors like me are hoarding more than 'our share' as it were, driving prices up.
Also part of this increase is the realization that WWII itself as a historical event is more and more being recognized as the 'high water mark' of 20th Century American History and the infantry arms of the period are gaining in collectable desirability. Just as the guns of the Civil War and the Wild West days serve as the historical treasures of the previous century, WWII guns will mark the 20th. To say that they are good financial investements is an understatement.
My own modest collection of 'well worn and common' 03s, M1 Gs and Cs and 1911s have risen in status from just lying about my workshop willy-nilly to their very own safe and being listed on my homeowners insurance policy. Like most things in life, it's a double-edged sword. It's nice that they are now worth more than the big old Browning safe they reside in, but gone are the days of just tossing them in the back of the Jeep for a dusty day of "off roading and plinking" (one of my favorite pursuits) with little concern to dents or dings.
Now, the good news is that the CMP actually has Carbines after years of none. The CMP has been the source of most of my Garands and 03s and while you need to jump through a few hoops to order it has been a very good experience doing business with them. You need to meet the requirements, but it's easily do-able, kinda like doing your taxes, just follow the instructions and get on the list ASAP. If you live near Ohio or Alabama, plan a trip to one of the stores, if not mail order will do. Prices are $600 to $700 I think...
If you go on the open market, plan on doing some searching and research. Before buying anything sight unseen, do the research and get detailed photos.
In either case, expect to do some cleaning and possible parts replacement, up to and including a new barrel. Such is the case with all well used MilSurps.
Expect prices to be $250-400 for Post war commercial copies from Universal, Iver, etc. I picked up a Universal from an estate sale for $100 not long ago but it was 60% light rust finish and I was dealing with a non-savvy relative of the owner. Most all military versions will be "MixMasters", meaning parts from multiple manufacturers and expect not to see any under $600 and some crazy cats asking $900 and more. You can also find completely refinished and refurbished "display queens" that come in crates with accessories from companies that do this sort of thing. Not my cup of tea and I'm sure not paying the well over one grand price tag.
2007-09-24 06:05:19 · answer #6 · answered by DJ 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
look for an auto ordnance m1 the MSRP is about $780 but if you look for a retailer or a used one in a pwan shop, i'll bet you can score a deal somewhere.
2007-09-24 05:08:06 · answer #7 · answered by spooky 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋