I have a Collector grade HRC that I bought at the North store at Camp Perry a couple years ago for $1,150 (I think.) It was issued and used in the US. Within a month they went to $1,250 and were all Greek returns (but still all original.) I'd love to see it worth $2k now.While prices can vary occarding to the manufacturer, a $700 is going to be a moderately used "mixmaster". There are extremely few "all original" M1s out there. Almost all have been assembled from parts pulled out of bins at the armorers'. Nothing wrong with that, as it's just part of the life cycle of a military weapon. Expect the rifle to have parts from different manufacurers, and different dates on it. The wood may be well-worn USGI, or current reproduction.
A $900-$1000 Garand will either be a like-new shooter, with a new (current production or milsurp) barrel and new finish, or a "correct grade" rifle having all parts of the same manufreproduction dates. It'll probably have reproduction wood.
Collector rifles are north of $1200. Expect one of those to have all parts of the same manufacturer, including the wood.
Be suspicious of any rifle advertised as "all original". There are very few M1s around that have not been re-armored. True all-original rifles command thousands of dollars, especially if they're manufactured during WWII. Those had better have some kind of certificate of authenticity from a recognized expert on M1s.
I appreciate all the infor guys. I have a nice looking one that has been refinished along the way. I just did not know what they are actually valued at as I see them listed for a broad price range usually but never really knew why.
So if the rifle (or just reciever) was made during WWII, how much does its value go up? I would like one, but I'm not down for paying a lot more for a different serial number...
I'd agree. International Harvester (IHC) made Garands in the post war years, and they command a little bit higher prices too. It's mostly about the numbers built by a particular manufacturer.Same price. Winchester Garands (WRA), were all made during WWII an usually cost about 200.00 more, but thats more due to the name.
Well...post some pics...describe some cartouches and stampings...and I'm sure at least one of us will be more than happy to break down your Garand for you. That's a quarter of the fun of milsurp collecting!
Anyone have any info now after seeing the pictures to?
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How exactly do you judge the value of a M1 Garand rifle? For example, if I know the year and maker then that gives me some information but how do you know a $700 Garand vs a $900 Garand?
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