M1 Carbine help…

[CCW]

Needing some help from the M1 gurus. What can you tell me about this rifle from these pictures? This was a friend of mine‘s grandfather‘s service weapon around 1943.

 

[DCV]

Most likely a old DCM purchase rifle rather than a wartime bring back.

I would think it a typical US arsenal rebuild as most are.

Looks like a very nice rifle, you`ll need much more detailed photos of all the parts to get an accurate estimate of value.
The value and collector interest can vary depending upon the various parts sub contractors.

 

[MILSURP Collector]

Really need to know the manufacturer.

Here are some serial number links: http://uscarbinecal30m1.com/ProductionGraph.aspx

Info by manufacturer: https://m1family.com/a-little-history-of-inland-and-its-carbines-t7.html

https://m1family.com/specific-m1-ca...ons-f12/?sid=ce83f38afc1d3b50eadee3c3de7ea1ba

 

[CCW]

Really need to know the manufacturer.

Here are some serial number links: http://uscarbinecal30m1.com/ProductionGraph.aspx

Info by manufacturer: https://m1family.com/a-little-history-of-inland-and-its-carbines-t7.html

https://m1family.com/specific-m1-ca...ons-f12/?sid=ce83f38afc1d3b50eadee3c3de7ea1ba

Springfield. Has Quality Hardware receiver.

 

[MILSURP Collector]

Springfield. Has Quality Hardware receiver.

Carbines are going for crazy stupid prices these days. Several years ago it would probably sell for around $800-$900 but today based on Gunbroker sales around $1,500-$2000. Glad I got mine when they were more affordable.

What part is Springfield?

 

[Hayata]

will4me

 

[TheGman]

OP more valuable every year that passes

 

[will4me]

will4me

Needing some help from the M1 gurus. What can you tell me about this rifle from these pictures? This was a friend of mine‘s grandfather‘s service weapon around 1943.

There is a Stamp on just about every part and any pictures of those would tell a story.
YouTube and Google will help you locate them then post pictures of them.
Also at the end of the barrel near the Front sight is a 2 dight Date and sometimes a Manufacturer with the Flaming Bomb Stamped on the end of the barrel that would be helpful as well to determine if it is a Bring back (Rare but Maybe) or just an old DCM gun (Both are Valuable).
BTW nice stamp on the Stock but would need a closeup to see if real or a restamp.

 

[will4me]

alleycat

 

[alleycat]

There is a Stamp on just about every part and any pictures of those would tell a story.
YouTube and Google will help you locate them then post pictures of them.
Also at the end of the barrel near the Front sight is a 2 dight Date and sometimes a Manufacturer with the Flaming Bomb Stamped on the end of the barrel that would be helpful as well to determine if it is a Bring back (Rare but Maybe) or just an old DCM gun (Both are Valuable).
BTW nice stamp on the Stock but would need a closeup to see if real or a restamp.

Great advice from Will...certainly need better pictures to know for sure. Value is determined by maker of parts, bore condition, and whether or not there's an importer's mark under the barrel or somewhere else.

That is a nice stamp on the stock....looks almost new

A quality hardware m1 carbine mixmaster with usgi parts will still bring 1100-1200 or so locally, 1400-ish on nat'l auction sites.....I'll bet she's a great shooter

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