M1 carbine

[slowG]

I dont know a whole lot about nothing. I was wanting to pick up an m1 carbine for my father in law as a gift. He had his stolen a while back. I dont want to buy any "junk". What is a decent type I should look for and whats a fair price to pay for one? Ive read they have come up a bit in price the last few years unfortunately. Thanks INGO

 

[curraheeguns]

I would stick with a USGI one, but if it's a shooter don't worry about it being a mix match. Also, don't shy away from imports. Many are more original then non-import mix matches. Youre probably looking at $650+ minimum.

 

[slowG]

Ok thanks. So stay away from any reproductions?

 

[Hoosier8]

I dont know a whole lot about nothing.

Quit bragging. You realize that is a double negative don't you?

 

[SSGSAD]

Ok thanks. So stay away from any reproductions?

I have a Universal, and it is a JAMMOMATIC .....

 

[Winamac]

I dont know a whole lot about nothing. I was wanting to pick up an m1 carbine for my father in law as a gift. He had his stolen a while back. I dont want to buy any "junk". What is a decent type I should look for and whats a fair price to pay for one? Ive read they have come up a bit in price the last few years unfortunately. Thanks INGO

slowG, I used to collect M1 carbines for about 7 years. Got out of it because the prices on nice restored or originals and original parts for these got to "salty" for my wallet. You indicate you do not want "junk"? In the carbine collectors arena they are called "mix masters" or "shooters". The afore mentioned names are just what they imply and will run you $500 and up depending on manufacturer. Winchester, Rock-Ola,Erwin Pederson even in "mixmaster"or "shooters" of these will run you $750 and up. Inland was the most common of all the M1 carbines. They(Inland) made literally "boat loads" of M1's and prices on mixmasters on them will run you at least $500 on a good day. Now if you want a good idea on the cost of some REALLY, REALLY nice all correct collector grade M1 carbines. Go to Gun Broker and type in the most common M1 carbine "Inland M1 carbine". There are some that Cabelas is offering on GunBroker from their gun library and those are just Inland. Type in IBM or Winchester or Rock-Ola (yes a jute box company), Standard Products. They start at $1800.00, again though these are all correct originals (some may be restored) non the less they bringing a premium. Not trying to discourage you just being real. Hope this helps? Good luck.

 

[jblomenberg16]

Ok thanks. So stay away from any reproductions?

Reproduction M1 carbines are all over the map in terms of quality. USGI will be more consistent in quality, plus have better long term value.

 

[BigMoose]

Hang around the for sale forum on the CMP forum. Someone will be selling a real GI one for sure.

Stick with the GI 15 round mags unless you really get schooled in how to tell a GI 30 rounder from fakes.

 

[Longhair]

I have a Universal, and it is a JAMMOMATIC .....

I had one of these I bought new in the mid 70's and never had a problem with it. I still have the owners manual for it and would give it to anyone that would like to have it.

 

[Cerberus]

JRA makes a new model. I haven't read any range reports, but their M14 offerings are pretty highly thought of.

 

[88E30M50]

I have an IBM and a Universal. I really like the platform and bought the Universal for plinking to save wear on the IBM and so far, have about 200 rounds down the pipe of the Universal. In that 200 rounds, I've had one jam and found that it does not zero unless the sight is cranked quite a ways to the left. Despite that, it was bought for fun plinking and it fulfills that need quite well. If you are looking for a fun plinking gun, a Universal might work out for you. The M1 Carbine is really the perfect platform for relaxed plinking.

 

[SSGSAD]

I had one of these I bought new in the mid 70's and never had a problem with it. I still have the owners manual for it and would give it to anyone that would like to have it.

I'll take it.... send me an e mail ....

 

[SSGSAD]

I dont know a whole lot about nothing. I was wanting to pick up an m1 carbine for my father in law as a gift. He had his stolen a while back. I dont want to buy any "junk". What is a decent type I should look for and whats a fair price to pay for one? Ive read they have come up a bit in price the last few years unfortunately. Thanks INGO

I was in Bradis today, Fri. 27, and they had one on the shelf .....

 

[SSGSAD]

I had one of these I bought new in the mid 70's and never had a problem with it. I still have the owners manual for it and would give it to anyone that would like to have it.

Recieved it Thursday, Thank You .....

 

[slowG]

ARMSLIST - For Sale: Iver Johnson M1 Carbine .30

is this decent? Still confused about all the diff variations. Things are worse then ak's!

 

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[Michigan Slim]

I have a new Kahr Arms that I like very much. Replicates a 42 or so version.

 

[88E30M50]

ARMSLIST - For Sale: Iver Johnson M1 Carbine .30

is this decent? Still confused about all the diff variations. Things are worse then ak's!

I have an Iver Johnson M1 Carbine and it's a pretty decent little rifle. I picked it up for plinking and it does just fine in that role. But, the one in the linked ad from Armslist seems to be about $300 higher than it's worth. The ad is wrong about it being USGI too. The Iver Johnson (Universal) is a clone made in the 1970s I believe. There is no way I'd pay $625 for that rifle when you can find actual USGI M1 Carbines for not too much more. I just paid $400 for my IJ in December and it came with 6 mags, a USGI mag pouch and sling along with about 500 rounds of ammo. That rifle should be selling for around $350.

 

[TheWabbit]

If anyone has a M1 Carbine barrel, I have a rifle that needs one. The piston threads blew out of the old one.

 

[red_zr24x4]

If anyone has a M1 Carbine barrel, I have a rifle that needs one. The piston threads blew out of the old one.

Join the CMP forum, lots of people over there selling Carbine, Garand, and M14 stuff.
You can check on www.m14forum also.