How much does a M1 carbine cost?

egef · 06-25-2008, 09:28 PM

I was looking at some of my grandpa's old war pictures of him and I noticed that he had a M1 carbine. and I've been thinking about getting one.

How much do they cost?

what round do they fire?

and does it have any problems?

Dookiebutt · 06-25-2008, 09:32 PM

M-1 Carbine Sales Page

egef · 06-25-2008, 09:38 PM

OKay thanks alot

jimb2 · 07-02-2008, 09:53 PM

Try CMP first, GunBroker second, then Auction Arms. You're bound to find what you want in one of those places. It shoots the .30 Carbine round. Price depends on what you get. They can run anywhere from $250 for a poor quality clone up to $10,000 for the very rarest. GI carbines are usually pretty dependable.

nathangdad · 07-02-2008, 10:00 PM

design from WW2. However, the cartridge was not and has not been
successful in combat, police work, or hunting.

So, if you really want the gun for the historical aspect then go for it. If you want a viable gun for self-defense and hunting I would not go for it.

livebythegun · 07-03-2008, 08:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nathangdad

design from WW2. However, the cartridge was not and has not been
successful in combat, police work, or hunting.

So, if you really want the gun for the historical aspect then go for it. If you want a viable gun for self-defense and hunting I would not go for it.

Have you ever hunted with one? I have killed three deer with mine, one shot in the neck for each one. As far as for self defense, you can defend yourself with a .22 if you have to.

nathangdad · 07-03-2008, 08:28 AM

When I was very young my father purchased one and we did knock down some West Texas jackrabbits. We did not have any luck with the sights on anything else which is pretty much always at a distance and moving in the West Texas desert.

We sold it and part of the sales price went toward our first .243
which was scoped and vastly superior to the .30 carbine.

But good for you if you took down some deer with it. What was the distance out of curiosity?

Have a great day.

livebythegun · 07-03-2008, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nathangdad

When I was very young my father purchased one and we did knock down some West Texas jackrabbits. We did not have any luck with the sights on anything else which is pretty much always at a distance and moving in the West Texas desert.

We sold it and part of the sales price went toward our first .243
which was scoped and vastly superior to the .30 carbine.

But good for you if you took down some deer with it. What was the distance out of curiosity?

Have a great day.

All of them were 75-80 yards, with Winchester CXP Super X hollow points. I can consistently get 2 inch groups at 100yds with mine.

rfc357 · 07-04-2008, 09:05 AM

nathangdad, the US Army was happy enough with the carbine as a defensive firearm that they bought over six million of them. Read "Shots Fired in Anger" by Lt Col John George for a good look at how the carbine performed in the jungles of the Pacific in WWII. Lt Col George had a different opinion than yours of the carbine's efficacy, and he used one in combat.

My carbines do not exhibit the best accuracy, but they are certainly accurate enough to hit a man at 150 yards. I would not want to get in front of that fast little bullet.

I do agree that carbines are not much good for hunting. However, I have made the occasional coyote sorry he wandered inside 100 yards.

Carbines are 10 out of 10 on the fun to shoot scale!

Anton · 07-04-2008, 03:24 PM

I paid $600 at a gun show for a good condition Carbine (not matching numbers however and it was re-imported). Most non-imports start at $850. The real good ones went for $1000-$2000.

rfc357 · 07-05-2008, 07:21 AM

Anton, CMP offers a much better deal.

the_full_monty · 07-11-2008, 10:43 AM

Was happy to hear that a friend was selling some of hie firearms One in general 30 cal M1. I had it for $400.00 All matching pretty little thing. I love it. And got a 45-70 as well for the same.

heinrich17 · 07-13-2008, 05:37 PM

anyone know the value of an m1 that has been converted to m2?

Orlando · 07-13-2008, 05:40 PM

Yep, 10 years in prison without the proper paperwork.

jimb2 · 07-13-2008, 09:17 PM

If it is registered, around $6,000 these days.

Laufer · 07-18-2008, 10:59 PM

An Army veteran was convicted by the ATF for having an unlicensed automatic weapon, and was recently sent for over two years to a Minnesota prison.

His AR-15 was loaned to a guy, and the trigger mechanism malfunctioned at the range. The ATF did not allow a weapons expert to even check the gun at his trial in Wisconsin. There was a television special segment about this event.

Don't take any chances. Somebody will always assume that a guy intentionally altered a gun and if the BATF

get involved, it can be a "kangaroo trial".

An SKS' malfunction with US ammo's softer primers
(almost never with harder Russian primers), for example "slam-fire", might also sound like an automatic.

Chris61289 · 07-31-2008, 01:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nathangdad

design from WW2. However, the cartridge was not and has not been
successful in combat, police work, or hunting.

So, if you really want the gun for the historical aspect then go for it. If you want a viable gun for self-defense and hunting I would not go for it.

I'd have to disagree with that statement, I know when my dad was a Detroit Police Officer up until a few years ago when he passed away, he kept an M1 Carbine in the trunk of the squad car he was in and he even said that it had more than likely saved his life in numerous encounters when on calls at a crack house or on a robbery call. And if I'm not mistaking, The DPD armorys still have M1 carbines and they can be issued to an officer as long as he/she can qualify with it on the range.

As for hunting, I have an Inland M1 Carbine (3-44) that I've taken two 6 pointers with at approximately 40 and 55 yards. Its is a potent little round as longs as you hit a major organ like the heart, lungs, liver...etc.

What alot of people fail to realize is that the M1 Carbine and the .30 carbine round were designed with the tought in mind that it would replace the 1911...obviously it didn't, and it took on the use of a battle rifle much like the Garand which is pretty stupid if you ask me. It was not intended to be a battle rifle like it was used, but I'm sure many Germans and Japs were sorry that they stuck their heads up or didnt take cover soon enough and got taken out by the handy little carbine.

fishinfool54 · 08-10-2008, 07:15 PM

Greetings Gents
I have in hand a M1 that I am trying to identify as original or later! The gun is in good condition and has been a one or two owner to my knowledge. I have a number on the gun and that is 4599670 and that is the only thing that it shows. Other than the .30 cal id on the front portion of the barrel.
I appreciate any info that you can help with.

toolman · 08-10-2008, 07:25 PM

There's a Universal on the Cheaper Than Dirt auction site for $400.
UNIVERSAL M1 CARBINE, Guns for Sale : Rifles : Semi Auto Rifles : Military Style

M14man · 08-10-2008, 08:10 PM

Fishinfool, pictures would help to tell the degree of originality. That number falls in the range of Rock-Ola carbines, a rather desirable maker. All the others are desirable too, but Rockolas are a little less common. Value depends on the degree of originality, and what was changed at rebuild. Hopefully it was not altered beyond it's GI profile, by drilling, changing stocks or what-ever.

06-25-2008, 09:28 PM	#1
egef Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 49 Trader Rating: (0)	How much does a M1 carbine cost? I was looking at some of my grandpa's old war pictures of him and I noticed that he had a M1 carbine. and I've been thinking about getting one. How much do they cost? what round do they fire? and does it have any problems?

07-02-2008, 09:53 PM	#4
jimb2 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 496 Trader Rating: (0)	Try CMP first, GunBroker second, then Auction Arms. You're bound to find what you want in one of those places. It shoots the .30 Carbine round. Price depends on what you get. They can run anywhere from $250 for a poor quality clone up to $10,000 for the very rarest. GI carbines are usually pretty dependable. __________________ I am a nobody. Nobody is perfect. Therefore, I am perfect...

07-02-2008, 10:00 PM	#5
nathangdad Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 2,253 Trader Rating: (0)	M-1 carbine is a truly famous historical design from WW2. However, the cartridge was not and has not been successful in combat, police work, or hunting. So, if you really want the gun for the historical aspect then go for it. If you want a viable gun for self-defense and hunting I would not go for it.

07-03-2008, 08:28 AM	#7
nathangdad Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 2,253 Trader Rating: (0)	Hi livebythegun When I was very young my father purchased one and we did knock down some West Texas jackrabbits. We did not have any luck with the sights on anything else which is pretty much always at a distance and moving in the West Texas desert. We sold it and part of the sales price went toward our first .243 which was scoped and vastly superior to the .30 carbine. But good for you if you took down some deer with it. What was the distance out of curiosity? Have a great day.

07-04-2008, 09:05 AM	#9
rfc357 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 741 Trader Rating: (0)	nathangdad, the US Army was happy enough with the carbine as a defensive firearm that they bought over six million of them. Read "Shots Fired in Anger" by Lt Col John George for a good look at how the carbine performed in the jungles of the Pacific in WWII. Lt Col George had a different opinion than yours of the carbine's efficacy, and he used one in combat. My carbines do not exhibit the best accuracy, but they are certainly accurate enough to hit a man at 150 yards. I would not want to get in front of that fast little bullet. I do agree that carbines are not much good for hunting. However, I have made the occasional coyote sorry he wandered inside 100 yards. Carbines are 10 out of 10 on the fun to shoot scale! __________________ Certified rifle and pistol instructor

06-25-2008, 09:32 PM	#2
Dookiebutt Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 1,020 Trader Rating: (0)	M-1 Carbine Sales Page

06-25-2008, 09:38 PM	#3
egef Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 49 Trader Rating: (0)	OKay thanks alot

07-04-2008, 03:24 PM	#10
Anton Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 29 Trader Rating: (0)	I paid $600 at a gun show for a good condition Carbine (not matching numbers however and it was re-imported). Most non-imports start at $850. The real good ones went for $1000-$2000.

07-05-2008, 07:21 AM	#11
rfc357 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 741 Trader Rating: (0)	Anton, CMP offers a much better deal. __________________ Certified rifle and pistol instructor

07-11-2008, 10:43 AM	#12
the_full_monty Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Missouri (south centeral) Posts: 2 Trader Rating: (0)	Was happy to hear that a friend was selling some of hie firearms One in general 30 cal M1. I had it for $400.00 All matching pretty little thing. I love it. And got a 45-70 as well for the same.

07-13-2008, 05:37 PM	#13
heinrich17 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Amerika Posts: 7 Trader Rating: (0)	anyone know the value of an m1 that has been converted to m2?

07-13-2008, 05:40 PM	#14
Orlando Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 484 Trader Rating: (0)	Yep, 10 years in prison without the proper paperwork.

07-13-2008, 09:17 PM	#15
jimb2 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 496 Trader Rating: (0)	If it is registered, around $6,000 these days. __________________ I am a nobody. Nobody is perfect. Therefore, I am perfect...

07-18-2008, 10:59 PM	#16
Laufer Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Down south. Posts: 110 Trader Rating: (0)	An Army veteran was convicted by the ATF for having an unlicensed automatic weapon, and was recently sent for over two years to a Minnesota prison. His AR-15 was loaned to a guy, and the trigger mechanism malfunctioned at the range. The ATF did not allow a weapons expert to even check the gun at his trial in Wisconsin. There was a television special segment about this event. Don't take any chances. Somebody will always assume that a guy intentionally altered a gun and if the BATF get involved, it can be a "kangaroo trial". An SKS' malfunction with US ammo's softer primers (almost never with harder Russian primers), for example "slam-fire", might also sound like an automatic.

08-10-2008, 07:15 PM	#18
fishinfool54 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: I live in Northwestern AZ Posts: 1 Trader Rating: (0)	Greetings Gents I have in hand a M1 that I am trying to identify as original or later! The gun is in good condition and has been a one or two owner to my knowledge. I have a number on the gun and that is 4599670 and that is the only thing that it shows. Other than the .30 cal id on the front portion of the barrel. I appreciate any info that you can help with.

08-10-2008, 07:25 PM	#19
toolman Mr. Fixit Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: abilene,tx Posts: 5,354 Trader Rating: (0)	There's a Universal on the Cheaper Than Dirt auction site for $400. UNIVERSAL M1 CARBINE, Guns for Sale : Rifles : Semi Auto Rifles : Military Style __________________ Don't be messin' with my gun!

08-10-2008, 08:10 PM	#20
M14man Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: FLA Posts: 364 Trader Rating: (0)	Fishinfool, pictures would help to tell the degree of originality. That number falls in the range of Rock-Ola carbines, a rather desirable maker. All the others are desirable too, but Rockolas are a little less common. Value depends on the degree of originality, and what was changed at rebuild. Hopefully it was not altered beyond it's GI profile, by drilling, changing stocks or what-ever.