A good deal?

collinthib · 01-05-2003, 01:03 AM

Hey fellas, tell me if you think this is an acceptable deal or not?
This is the internet ad from a local community site:

30 cal. U.S. Carbine (manufactured in 1943)
This rifle is manufactured by Underwood. Everything pictured is included. One thirty round magazine, 288 rounds of factory loaded ammunition, and an 30 cal. ammo can. $450.00 OBO

wes · 01-05-2003, 01:41 AM

Looks pretty good,Underwoods are not rare,but not real common either. It isn't original,bayo lug and rear sight are later to this rifle,it has gone through a re-build at some time,stock looks like maybe birch,but it is an M1 stock. Slide looks to be later type. Price seems good to me. Maybe a bit of haggling room though. Good luck!

PAPA G · 01-05-2003, 08:46 AM

sounds like a deal to me. if your looking for a shooter, then don't worry about the pedigree. original, as first issued carbines are few and far between, they have been through the rebuild and update mills numerous times.

jimb2 · 01-05-2003, 07:13 PM

With the prices of carbines these days, I'd jump on it. Anything serviceable under $500 is a bargain.

01-05-2003, 08:46 AM	#3
PAPA G Guest Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: somerset, kentucky Posts: 12 Trader Rating: (0)	YA AIN'T GOT IT YET!!!!! sounds like a deal to me. if your looking for a shooter, then don't worry about the pedigree. original, as first issued carbines are few and far between, they have been through the rebuild and update mills numerous times.

01-05-2003, 01:41 AM	#2
wes Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Loveland Co Posts: 1,906 Trader Rating: (0)	Looks pretty good,Underwoods are not rare,but not real common either. It isn't original,bayo lug and rear sight are later to this rifle,it has gone through a re-build at some time,stock looks like maybe birch,but it is an M1 stock. Slide looks to be later type. Price seems good to me. Maybe a bit of haggling room though. Good luck!

01-05-2003, 07:13 PM	#4
jimb2 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 496 Trader Rating: (0)	With the prices of carbines these days, I'd jump on it. Anything serviceable under $500 is a bargain.