A trade you say!

ebtisg · 03-23-2008, 03:33 AM

I gotta a guy thats wants to trade me an ar15 short barrel and folding stock, 5 mags and a hard case for my m1 carbine (which I like alot) and also a smith corona 03A3. Both these guns were handed down to me. I really want an AR but not sure about the equality of the trade since I am a newbie to rifles all together.

jashoffa · 03-23-2008, 09:10 AM

My personal rule is don't trade guns. You will regret it later. I have only sold one gun in my life and that was because I really didn't like the gun.

Deersniper · 03-23-2008, 09:14 AM

Which make of AR. It would have to be top tier, Rock River, Bushmaster, Colt, or DPMS to lure me. You definitely want to shoot the rifle first to see how it functions.

madcratebuilder · 03-23-2008, 09:17 AM

NO! The M1 'could' be worth twice the value of the AR. Check gunbroker or auctionarms for values before you trade. AR's are cheap now. You can build one for under $600. Personally, I would never off a gun that had come from a family member.

Pred · 03-23-2008, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by ebtisg

I gotta a guy thats wants to trade me an ar15 short barrel and folding stock, 5 mags and a hard case for my m1 carbine (which I like alot) and also a smith corona 03A3. Both these guns were handed down to me. I really want an AR but not sure about the equality of the trade since I am a newbie to rifles all together.

Well, if it's got a folding stock that means it's a gas piston upper. And you trade for that short barrel without going throw a dealer both of you will be spending some time behind bars. I guess it could be a Daewoo, are you sure the barrel is under 16"?

squirrelbaster · 03-23-2008, 11:09 AM

i say no way!! keep your guns and be happy!!! you guns could be worth a lot more than that ar, its hard to tell without more info, eather way if these gun where handed downto you then they most likly have orethan just monetary value to you, dont trade them becouse of temporary gun lust!

billy · 03-23-2008, 11:12 AM

KEEP THE GUNS YOU HAVE!
you can get an ar later

elmer fudd · 03-23-2008, 11:13 AM

no you can just buy one dont get rid of a gun you like just like billy said

billy · 03-23-2008, 11:24 AM

if you just save up and buy an ar .
then you will have THREE nice guns!

ebtisg · 03-23-2008, 11:32 AM

The AR has a 16 inch barrel... It seems like this guy wants my m1 real bad it is an Inland mfg. which he told me is worth about 250-400 bucks. Both are in pretty good condition... Looks like you all have about the same opinion. I'll have to find out the make of the AR I didn't realize there was so many. Thanks for the input it's greatly appreciated.

billy · 03-23-2008, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by ebtisg

The AR has a 16 inch barrel... It seems like this guy wants my m1 real bad it is an Inland mfg. which he told me is worth about 250-400 bucks. Both are in pretty good condition... Looks like you all have about the same opinion. I'll have to find out the make of the AR I didn't realize there was so many. Thanks for the input it's greatly appreciated.

i bet he does...
I WANT your m1 REAL BAD TOO!

toolman · 03-23-2008, 11:49 AM

If you can find a decent M-1 carbine for under $700, give me a call! I think he's tryin' to poke ya.

LarryO1970 · 03-23-2008, 12:51 PM

I wouldn't accept that trade, especially since the rifles were passed down to you.

Do yourself a favor, save your money... keep your guns and get an AR on your own. AR's are plentiful and they are pretty inexpensive... but not your M1 carbine or your 1903A3...

Mooseman684 · 03-23-2008, 01:57 PM

If your Smith -Corona is full Military and not tapped for a scope...all Original, it is worth More than the AR !!!!
Don't be a fool...Keep your guns, and save up for an AR !!!
Rich

Billyz · 03-25-2008, 12:52 AM

Dont trade or sell either of those guns. Just start putting back a little money every now and then for the ar. LMAO how much you want for that m1 anyway. JK

GlockMeister · 03-25-2008, 01:10 AM

Keep the M1. You can always buy an AR. Maybe not just like that one, but then you'll still have your M1.

at4rxj · 03-25-2008, 08:13 AM

I wouldn't do that trade either. You build an ar as stated for about $600-700. If you M1 is in decent shape, it's worth at least that. Not to mention the sentimental value...

CrazyIvan · 03-25-2008, 10:53 AM

Lock up the M1 and buy an AR, don't trade it off...

lefty o · 03-25-2008, 12:16 PM

i would not ever talk to that guy again, he's a liar- carbines dont run 250-400.

BaserRonin · 03-25-2008, 12:24 PM

I hate to lock another m1 into a collection I do not have access to, but I have to agree with everyone else here. Keep it, you can buy a good AR anytime. Getting a nice m1 is a crap-shoot, the ones I have ordered have been generally good, but you never know what they are going to ship you...

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Originally Posted by lefty o

i would not ever talk to that guy again, he's a liar- carbines dont run 250-400.

If they did I would be collecting them like 91/30's!

03-23-2008, 03:33 AM	#1
ebtisg Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 2	A trade you say! I gotta a guy thats wants to trade me an ar15 short barrel and folding stock, 5 mags and a hard case for my m1 carbine (which I like alot) and also a smith corona 03A3. Both these guns were handed down to me. I really want an AR but not sure about the equality of the trade since I am a newbie to rifles all together.

03-23-2008, 09:10 AM	#2
jashoffa Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Iowa Posts: 432	My personal rule is don't trade guns. You will regret it later. I have only sold one gun in my life and that was because I really didn't like the gun. __________________ "I don't go shooting without my guns and they don't go shooting without me!" Member NRA

03-23-2008, 09:14 AM	#3
Deersniper Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,856	Trade Which make of AR. It would have to be top tier, Rock River, Bushmaster, Colt, or DPMS to lure me. You definitely want to shoot the rifle first to see how it functions.

03-23-2008, 09:17 AM	#4
madcratebuilder Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Northern Orygun Posts: 826	NO! The M1 'could' be worth twice the value of the AR. Check gunbroker or auctionarms for values before you trade. AR's are cheap now. You can build one for under $600. Personally, I would never off a gun that had come from a family member. __________________ The difference between a hot dog and a weenie is a fine line.....

03-23-2008, 11:09 AM	#6
squirrelbaster Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,496	i say no way!! keep your guns and be happy!!! you guns could be worth a lot more than that ar, its hard to tell without more info, eather way if these gun where handed downto you then they most likly have orethan just monetary value to you, dont trade them becouse of temporary gun lust! __________________ "My Shotgun SAYS I AM the POLICE !"--Mooseman684 "I like Turtles!" youtube kid

03-23-2008, 11:12 AM	#7
billy spiritual counselor Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: a secret lab on the shores of lake titicaca Posts: 13,793 Images: 9 Blog Entries: 154	KEEP THE GUNS YOU HAVE! you can get an ar later __________________

03-23-2008, 11:13 AM	#8
elmer fudd Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: pheasant country USA! Posts: 2,025	no you can just buy one dont get rid of a gun you like just like billy said __________________ spur hard, shoot straight, party hardy!

03-23-2008, 11:24 AM	#9
billy spiritual counselor Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: a secret lab on the shores of lake titicaca Posts: 13,793 Images: 9 Blog Entries: 154	if you just save up and buy an ar . then you will have THREE nice guns! __________________

03-23-2008, 11:32 AM	#10
ebtisg Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 2	The AR has a 16 inch barrel... It seems like this guy wants my m1 real bad it is an Inland mfg. which he told me is worth about 250-400 bucks. Both are in pretty good condition... Looks like you all have about the same opinion. I'll have to find out the make of the AR I didn't realize there was so many. Thanks for the input it's greatly appreciated.

03-23-2008, 11:49 AM	#12
toolman Mr. Fixit Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: abilene,tx Posts: 5,805 Blog Entries: 24	If you can find a decent M-1 carbine for under $700, give me a call! I think he's tryin' to poke ya. __________________ cosmoline is an aphrodisiac!

03-23-2008, 12:51 PM	#13
LarryO1970 "Blazing Saddles" GOV Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Johnson Creek, WI Posts: 3,632	I wouldn't accept that trade, especially since the rifles were passed down to you. Do yourself a favor, save your money... keep your guns and get an AR on your own. AR's are plentiful and they are pretty inexpensive... but not your M1 carbine or your 1903A3... __________________

03-23-2008, 01:57 PM	#14
Mooseman684 Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Alaska Wilderness Posts: 10,372 Images: 2	If your Smith -Corona is full Military and not tapped for a scope...all Original, it is worth More than the AR !!!! Don't be a fool...Keep your guns, and save up for an AR !!! Rich __________________ You know you might be facing your doom,when all you get is a click when you're expecting a BOOM!

03-25-2008, 12:52 AM	#15
Billyz Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 110	Dont trade or sell either of those guns. Just start putting back a little money every now and then for the ar. LMAO how much you want for that m1 anyway. JK

03-25-2008, 01:10 AM	#16
GlockMeister Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 6,143	Keep the M1. You can always buy an AR. Maybe not just like that one, but then you'll still have your M1. __________________ I'd rather be tried by 12 than carried by 6!

03-25-2008, 08:13 AM	#17
at4rxj Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 872 Images: 10	I wouldn't do that trade either. You build an ar as stated for about $600-700. If you M1 is in decent shape, it's worth at least that. Not to mention the sentimental value...

03-25-2008, 10:53 AM	#18
CrazyIvan Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Englewood, CO Posts: 2,547	Lock up the M1 and buy an AR, don't trade it off... __________________ "Minimum wage, minimum effort." "Never underestimate the power of stupidity." ~Me

03-25-2008, 12:16 PM	#19
lefty o Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: mn Posts: 5,027	i would not ever talk to that guy again, he's a liar- carbines dont run 250-400.