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Posted: 5/17/2024 4:55:51 PM EDT
[Last Edit: t11t5]
About 20 years ago a friend on mine’s grandfather passed away. He received a 1943 Underwood M1 Carbine. My friend wasn’t into older firearms and gave it to me.
The outer metal you see has been re-blued and is shiny. If you take off the stock and handguard, it’s original parkerized finished. I was thinking of selling it. What would the value be due to this? Thanks, Terry  " />[/img]
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Posted: 5/17/2024 4:59:13 PM EDT
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Can you give a few more specs on it?
$1000 for a carbine is pretty normal pricing these days. |
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Posted: 5/17/2024 5:44:50 PM EDT
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Op, can you post up some pics?
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OH, USA
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Posted: 5/17/2024 6:21:52 PM EDT
[Last Edit: t11t5]
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What would you like to know?
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WI, USA
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Posted: 5/17/2024 7:06:31 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Sajer: Can you give a few more specs on it? $1000 for a carbine is pretty normal pricing these days. I agree with Sajer on this. Even with the finish modification, any WWII issue carbine is worth $1K. Gary |
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Posted: 5/17/2024 9:55:57 PM EDT
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It looks as if when it was redone, it filled in the markings on the barrel.
It has Underwood, Inland, & IBM parts. Probably more other types of parts. They’re all stamped except the barrel. |
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Posted: 5/18/2024 12:24:13 PM EDT
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Overall condition you said was refinished.
Bore and muzzle? Sling , oiler , other? Probably not an import , but always good to check for any markings. Anyway, if all the others check out good or VG then $1000 for an original carbine with reblue is still valid. If you want to move it fast then $900 will likely move it. |
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Posted: 5/18/2024 3:07:54 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By t11t5: What would you like to know? I’ve tried posting pics and I can’t. I’ll send someone pics if they want to post them for me! Use an image host site since you are not a member here. Or send me the pics and I will post them for you. |
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OH, USA
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Posted: 5/18/2024 10:11:59 PM EDT
[Last Edit: t11t5]
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Here’s my first one I took. I’ll take more and post tomorrow. If there’s a better site to use for pics let me know please.
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Posted: 5/22/2024 4:49:03 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Dracster]
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When you had it out of the wood, was there a noticeable step on the barrel? Does it look like the receiver heel and bridge were buffed to get rid of the markings or just slathered in cold blue? I've seen a few where they turned down the front of the barrel to get rid of the markings. If not buffed and turned down, try a little Ballistol and see if the cold blue will come off. Since you say it is still parked under the wood, it doesn't sound like they dipped it. You might want to try this on one of the smaller parts first to see how it turns out.
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Posted: 5/31/2024 2:31:06 PM EDT
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Posted: 6/11/2024 4:49:24 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Chris_1522]
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I honestly think you're going to struggle to approach current "typical" pricing for an unmolested example, unfortunately.
I'd expect with the original parkerized finish around $1000. With the polish and blue probably $600, maybe more, but it all depends on the customer. |
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Posted: 6/11/2024 5:00:08 PM EDT
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It's pretty but there is nothing really valuable on it. Really just the sum of parts. If I saw this somewhere for 700 or so I'd buy it and then repark it and strip the stock and it.
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Posted: 6/18/2024 6:15:32 PM EDT
[Last Edit: Bubbatheredneck]
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Quote HistoryOriginally Posted By Chris_1522: I honestly think you're going to struggle to approach current "typical" pricing for an unmolested example, unfortunately. I'd expect with the original parkerized finish around $1000. With the polish and blue probably $600, maybe more, but it all depends on the customer. The cheapest carbine on gun broker with bids is $506 for a Universal. Universals have been selling for $750-800. OP's USGI rifle is gonna be way above a $600 price point. $1200 is the floor for park finished carbines on GB. OP's USGI would most like fetch $950-1100 without much trouble and not in a hurry. Searching completed auctions on GB is the best way to figure out the market price for any firearm IMO. |
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