LGS has an M1 Carbine for sale and want to knownits worth and if a good buy. They’re asking 8-900 IIRC.
M1 Carbine with no import markings
SN 2215782
Has rear sight that overhangs the manufacturer and is the slide ramp adjustable for elevation with detente at 100, 150, 200, 300. Click adjustable windage
Barrel stamped nderwood (I assume Underwood but the U was missing) and dated 2-44 with flaming bomb symbol underneath. Rifling is sharp and bore shiny.
Stock is a bit rough. Looks like someone added a rear sling but was later filled in with a dowel and you’d look over it if just glancing. Looks similar to the Marlin eye but matching color. Has a small crack that had been repaired by the barrel band. No heat sheild and all metal is well parkerized with some normal wear on the bolt. Does not have sling or oil canister. There is the crossed cannon cartouche on the right side of the stock. Where the sling would insert is an “IO”or “10”
No rust.
Gun pusher states it’s an older gentleman that brought in 5-6 Long guns to put on consignment as it was just he and his wife and he just couldn’t shoot them anymore due to health reasons but bought it from the NRA (CMP?) some 15-20 years ago. Sadly my gun pusher is about in the same boat and I’ve bought some
Nice revolvers from him over the years.
Opinions?