First high power weapon was the M1 issued to me in Boot Camp (MRSD San Diego 1960). My Drill Sgt, who was always right in everything, taught me to love my rifle and honor my M1. I followed his order and I still do.
But problem. Never bought one for myself ant then I learned about CMP too late. My cousin, a very well versed in weapons to include M1s called me. I had told him I was interested in owning an M1. He called me and said his wife’s uncle passed away and has an M1, except it has two different serial numbers. Other than that the weapon is in very good condition and the barrel (rifling) looks the same comparable to his match M1.
They want to sell it to me for just below fair market value. Don’t know them and the executor is not family. My cousin said it was in really nice condition and was well taken care of. My question is: With two different serial numbers and the stated condition, would the rifle be worth about $1000 to $1250? I’m still quite active, shoot often pistols (prefer my 1911s), my 30-06 and my 308 and hated, memories of my Matel toy while in Vietnam,
But problem. Never bought one for myself ant then I learned about CMP too late. My cousin, a very well versed in weapons to include M1s called me. I had told him I was interested in owning an M1. He called me and said his wife’s uncle passed away and has an M1, except it has two different serial numbers. Other than that the weapon is in very good condition and the barrel (rifling) looks the same comparable to his match M1.
They want to sell it to me for just below fair market value. Don’t know them and the executor is not family. My cousin said it was in really nice condition and was well taken care of. My question is: With two different serial numbers and the stated condition, would the rifle be worth about $1000 to $1250? I’m still quite active, shoot often pistols (prefer my 1911s), my 30-06 and my 308 and hated, memories of my Matel toy while in Vietnam,