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Did I screw up by trading for this M1 Carbine?

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OK gents. I've been lurking here on the forums and am now ready to pose my first query.I just got done trading 3 guns for one gun. I traded a Sendra AR, POS WASR 10, and a Russian Makarov(I had about 1300$ in) for this M1 Carbine 11/42 date on barrel, no arsenal or import markings, 89xxx serial number, on a scale of 100 a 98 on cleanliness and new like condition. All metal on gun perfect. Also got a paratrooper stock that appears very old as well(it has A S stamped on stock). Korean war dated ammo belt with old ammo.

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Any help would be appreciated as I am suffering from a serious case of "traders remorse".
 
If it isn't collectible, with a collector's premium, you can get them for less than that. Hopefully someone who knows them can let you know if it is. Did the seller say it was a collector piece?
Pics always help too.
 
i picked up a nice matching number 11/42 general motors with original canvas bags for 450 about six moths ago- i know it was a good deal- i would suspect your might be worth what you paid (to a collector) if it is not a refinish and has no importers stamp=
 
I only had 350$ or so in the Makarov. It had numerous import markings and I seen them online all the time for 300 to 400$. My "traders remorse" just went up a notch.
 
Yeah, without a prover provenance (written Service documentation putting a name to to an s/n), and as "pretty" as that is, you probably have a couple hundred too much in there.

Now, in my ciphering, I'm factoring in low numbers and the A1 stock. But, that's not a war-time finish on the stock. Also, about 3/4 of the folders out there are fakes (some are very good fakes).

From the s/n, that's and Inland, so it's not that rare a maker. I've got Canfield open looking for what should be stamped on the stock.

Any chance of adding pics of the receiver and the stock just behind the band, and the op rod slot, while we are at it?

You have $800, maybe $900 worth of carbine there, and an iffy folding stock. But, that's just my 2¢; others' differ.
 
Ok, looks like a round bolt, too-not a good match with narrow front band, the adjustable sight, and the two-rivet handguard.

Did your leg get pulled?

Dunno, but you could probably get another one just like it for $7-800.
 
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Without an expert having the gun in hand and inspecting it no one here can say whether or not it was a good deal...just way too many variables. And if it is an original folding stock you did pretty good regardless. I would suggest taking to the next 1500 and talking to one of the carbine guys that set up there.
 
CapnMac said:
Ok, looks like a round bolt, too-not a good match with narrow front band, the adjustable sight, and the two-rivet handguard.

Did your leg get pulled?

Dunno, but you could probably get another one just like it for $7-800.
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Stand by CapN pics on the way
 
towboat_er said:
Sharp Camaro. Sell or trade?
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Sell but too much of blood ,sweat, and tears in it for it to be palatable for you. First car I ever "freshened up" and totally did by myself to boot, in 6 weeks no less. I have thought of selling because of how much i enjoyed doing it. Kind of cool to finally be a grown up with my own tools, noodling it out myself. I was torn over the paint only because of the BB(I refuse to type the word as BB was a Underpowered , smog choked 1974 and mine is a fire breathing un-goverment restricted fire breathing 1972) reference as I have always wanted one that color.
 
There is speculation that any "matching" M1 carbines other than Winchester ever existed as parts were obtained as needed . After any carbine was depot overhauled it got a round bolt, supposedly. They were not as picky about band width or how many rivets the handguard had because you got a new one out of the bin at hand if it was worn. Later as the Carbines were rearsenaled for Korea and beyond they got M2 magazine well components and were reparked and rebarrelled if it did not guage well. So some of the little used carbines found that were not reimported are actually reserve weapons that the agencies issued them sold (or gave away, or....) as surplus in very early 60s and are total "mix Master" weapons. The stock looks correct to me , but as mentioned excellent repros were made. Some of those Paratrooper repros were sold to the US gubbermint to fit to Carbines bound for our smaller allies!
Seriously generously you have a $1000 gun there if the bore is excellent or better and it fires wel with out battle provinence (bring back records or sworn statement)l.
 
I'm not well versed at all on carbine stocks, but it looks a bit too glossy and well cared for to me.

Try posting on the CMP forums, or on jouster.
 
Just some observations from a real amature about the M1 Carbine.....

It has a rotating safety lever....when (what year) did they make the change from the round push button safety???

What is that butt "plate"....mine is "flat". I know you can buy one that looks like that but when were they issued?

Didn't see the rear sight either.

No bayonet lug so that is good for 1942.

Most military stocks I see at gun shows etc are pretty "dull" vs shiny...

If you are happy with the deal then there was no screw up made......looks like nice piece anyway..if it was in the closet for 35yrs did you get any history of where the guy got it or how???? That might make it more interesting too.
 
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