M1 carbine advice

[StuP]

Hi all, for some reason I've never collected an M1. Any advice on what kind of price I should expect to pay for a reasonable military gun, (as apart from the various purely commercial runs).

I'm think good working condition, reasonably presentable, but could be mismatched, not a true 'collectors' item, just a decent representative of the type.

EDIT Wasn't clear to start with M1 Carbine !

 

[MILSURP Collector]

Best buy is from the Civilian Marksmanship program. Field grades are $630 and Service grades are $730. None in the store right now and mail orders take about 3 months.

Gunshow prices are about $1,000.

Several on ODT in the $800s and up.

Here is my comment on a facebook group: Secondary market Garand mixmaster $800 Decent condition ME 3
Up to $1000 for a mixmaster in good condition w WWII barrel and all manufacturer components.
Rarer ones like Winchester and IHC add $200-$400 or more

 

[Hayata]

I concur on the CMP.

Great source for surplus ammo, too!

Good advice in this thread: What to look for when buying my first M1 Garand

 

[StuP]

Thanks, seen a variety on gunbroker, from the 600 range, but diffilcut to tell condition from the pics, (possible deliberately !).

Damn foreigner, can't go the CMP route.

 

[MILSURP Collector]

Thanks, seen a variety on gunbroker, from the 600 range, but diffilcut to tell condition from the pics, (possible deliberately !).

Damn foreigner, can't go the CMP route.

Avoid any non USGI like CAI or even the new 7 million Springfield. If an import mark doesn't matter than a Blue Sky import will be cheaper just make sure the barrel is in good shape.

 

[10thmountain]

I bought from a private collector here in Atlanta, Great experience. My next will be from the CMP direct. Since I have now joined the CMP.

 

[Hayata]

@GAGunguy has one of the newer Springfield models. It shot great for me! I don't think he's had any issues with it. It's not a "pure" Garand but at least his is a great shooter.

Always that ONE flyer!

100yds at CMP last July.

 

[StuP]

Sorry all, being very stupid, I wasn't clear; M1 Carbine !

 

[MILSURP Collector]

Many out there. Gunbroker is a good place Inlands $750 if not import marked. rarer manufacturers more. Underwoods $850ish, IBM, NPM, Quality Hardware, Saginaws $900s, Winchesters and Standard Products 1k and Rock-o-las $1,000-$1,200

More if all matching and early features like no bayonet lug barrel band, flip sight and push button safety.

Saw a nice SP here yesterday for $800.

 

[MILSURP Collector]

BTW I may have a Saginaw and a Standard Products I'll be parting with soon. I recently got an all matching Winchester and will be thinning the herd.