M1 Carbine, SG.

[stevemis]

A friend of a friend is in need of some cash, and has an M1 he's looking to sell for $300.

I know *nothing* about M1's. I looked the rifle over this evening.. there's some surface rust on the muzzle end of the barrel, but otherwise appears in decent condition.

It's a SG model, which indicates it was made by Saginaw Steering Gear. What I find interesting is the serial number. According to online documentation, this falls outside of the SG range. It's 34807XX. Does this sound right?

Edit: There's a Springfield Armory logo stamped into the stock, and SG nearby. The rifle says SG and SAGINAW is above the serial number, under the rear sight.

Thanks,

Steve

 

[Animal Mother]

If the surface rust is not serious that is a very good price. I would snap it up.

 

[Jim K]

It is an excellent price, and the serial number is in the Saginaw range per Ruth (3250020 - 3651519 and 5834619 - 6071188.)

Jim

 

[stevemis]

Ok, barring anything out of the ordinary... I'll grab it.

Thanks... I had some other feelers out and the phone calls are just coming in. Everyone I called seems to agree... don't pass it up.

 

[Clermont]

What you refer to as a Springfield Armory logo on the stock, crossed cannons, is actually an Ordnance Department cartouche.