m1&m1 carbine value

blankman · May 16, 2010

I have two older military rifles that were left to me by my uncle,They seem to be in real good shape, But Im not really a military rifle collector.They both have ammo and accessories,I would like to know their approx (fair) value.

The first gun is a US Rifle cal 30 Springfield Armory #143xx

#2 is a US carbine 30 cal Inland Div #657xxx this rifle has a heat shield on it but I have the wood piece that goes on top and it has 3-30rnd &3-15rnd mags, and 2 extra stocks

longwayfromhome · May 16, 2010

not sure if this helps.
http://www.northwestfirearms.com/forum/showthread.php?t=30252&highlight=inland+division

you have some nice weapons there.

wence5 · May 16, 2010

Blackman, I live here in Vancouver and I am a Garand enthusiast. I would love to look at your Garand to help you identify what you have. I sent you a PM.

jordanka16 · May 17, 2010

Depending on how many of the parts on that Garand are original, it could be worth a considerable amount, that is a very early serial number, made between July/August of 1939.

I would really consider having it appraised to figure out it's exact value. Regardless of it's originality, your uncle left you some very nice weapons there.

rdb241 · May 17, 2010

Hang on to the ammo. The 30.06 black tip WWII is armor piercing. The stock on the M1 carbine looks to be in much better shape then a military issue rifle. Unless the stock was changed at some point. Sorry I don't no much about M1 Garands.(?)

madcratebuilder · May 17, 2010

Prices can run from $600 up past 2k. Condition and markings. A nice Garand averages around 7-800 bucks, at least to ones I see selling local.

unionguy · May 17, 2010

I'm no expert, but those look good enough to get appraised!

Blitzkrieg · May 17, 2010

Bore condition and original condition/parts are key

The Garand bolt looks to be a replacement, it does not match the rifle's finish. But if the bore is good it could be a great shooter-grade rifle, say $600 to $800

Carbines are going for premium prices right now as they are drying up. The stock has either been refinished or it's a commercial stock (IMO)

Blitzkrieg · May 17, 2010

rdb241 said:
Hang on to the ammo. The 30.06 black tip WWII is armor piercing. The stock on the M1 carbine looks to be in much better shape then a military issue rifle. Unless the stock was changed at some point. Sorry I don't no much about M1 Garands.(?)

Even the black tip pulled bullets have dried up