Value question about this m1 carbine

[MRH]

This Inland (I believe) m1 carbine is in immaculate condition. I really like it but am undecided if I will keep it or not. I have other wants at the moment. I'm hoping some of our site gurus can give me a fair appraisal if I decide to trade it. It also has 4 mags and sling. I'm not very knowledgeable about these newer manufactured m1's, so any help will be appreciated. Thanks!

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[MILSURP Collector]

If it is a new production Inland they go for around $950 I think

 

[MRH]

If it is a new production Inland they go for around $950 I think

I can't find any manufacturers markings, only a serial number and the caliber. Serial is located on top, back side of receiver, like all m1's if I'm not mistaken.

 

[MRH]

Maybe this will help..?

 

[UGASmith]

hmm, that op rod looks more like a universal op-rod, I thought the new "inlands" used the standard op-rod

 

[MRH]

hmm, that op rod looks more like a universal op-rod, I thought the new "inlands" used the standard op-rod

I'm unsure as can be. Where do I look for a maker's mark?

 

[UGASmith]

Yeah the more I look at it the more I'm thinking universal. The "cheese grater" handguard, the lightened op-rod, the "UFC" on the rear of the receiver.

Those don't really command the same premium as USGI carbines. They usually go for around $500-600. Your one is in amazing condition so probably on the higher end of that

Here's one in fairly nice shape that went for $630 https://www.gunbroker.com/item/808870004
Here's another that went for $505, https://www.gunbroker.com/item/808606034

 

[jeep78]

Not USGI. Probably Universal.

Around 4 to 4fiddy.

 

[MRH]

Yeah the more I look at it the more I'm thinking universal. The "cheese grater" handguard, the lightened op-rod, the "UFC" on the rear of the receiver.

Those don't really command the same premium as USGI carbines. They usually go for around $500-600. Your one is in amazing condition so probably on the higher end of that

Here's one in fairly nice shape that went for $630 https://www.gunbroker.com/item/808870004
Here's another that went for $505, https://www.gunbroker.com/item/808606034

They look similar...I am no expert so you are seeing things I know nothing about. Yes It has a heat shield top handguard.

It is a cool gun, and is light and comfortable. I may keep it, but I don't really need it.

 

[GAgunLAWbooklet]

I like M1 carbines, and I wish more people would use them for defense , and training new shooters (esp. women, kids, and short / skinny guys) the art of rifle shooting.