M1 Garand price check
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Avalonthas
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Pictures will help in the appraisal. I know nothing about M1's other then they are kick ass and I want to buy one (hence why I am drifting here).
But to the experts and long time M1 fanatics on here, they may see flaws that you would not, from numbering, to finishes, parts, etc
But to the experts and long time M1 fanatics on here, they may see flaws that you would not, from numbering, to finishes, parts, etc
Assuming that all parts are matching by both manufacturer and drawing number, as related to the receiver, value becomes a matter of condition-presence/lack of pitting and wear, amount of original finish remaining, etc.
Be advised that the vast majority of wartime Garands are now "mixmasters" as a result of arsenal rebuilds or parts swapping in the course of repairs and use. In general a 1943 vintage Springfield isn't that hard to match up using correct components, but it takes time, patience, and $$. A couple of the tougher ones to find are a stock with the correct arsenal cartouche and a sound barrel with the correct date in relation to the receiver production date.
Before investing a lot of money in one of these it would be a good idea to list the receiver s/n, numbers/letters on all marked components, and the stock cartouche details. Pics are helpful to assess condition.
Premium prices for all original, all matching rifles are paid by devoted collectors in the US. The Canadian market seems to focus more on shooting condition than collecting, so values are less here.
Be advised that the vast majority of wartime Garands are now "mixmasters" as a result of arsenal rebuilds or parts swapping in the course of repairs and use. In general a 1943 vintage Springfield isn't that hard to match up using correct components, but it takes time, patience, and $$. A couple of the tougher ones to find are a stock with the correct arsenal cartouche and a sound barrel with the correct date in relation to the receiver production date.
Before investing a lot of money in one of these it would be a good idea to list the receiver s/n, numbers/letters on all marked components, and the stock cartouche details. Pics are helpful to assess condition.
Premium prices for all original, all matching rifles are paid by devoted collectors in the US. The Canadian market seems to focus more on shooting condition than collecting, so values are less here.
I saw these at a collectors house. I was curious as to what they were worth. They are absolutely not for sale. Believe me when I say they are absolutely mint,mint,mint!! He just collects military rifles as to their historical value. He also had a all matching absolutely mint 1943 Mosin sniper. I mean absolutely mint! (did I mention these were mint). His collection is the best I have ever seen.
The chances of finding a completely original M-1 in 100% original condition is very slight.
There have been some very nice rebuilds imported.
Bruce Canfield, a major US authority, suggests that it is very risky to pay a premium for an "all matching" M-1. Almost invariably, someone has sourced parts to make a "matching" rifle. Still a mixmaster. It was US policy to rebuild all rifles going into storage, and just about all rifles exported for aid had been rebuilt. Many M-1s have been rebuilt multiple times.
There have been some very nice rebuilds imported.
Bruce Canfield, a major US authority, suggests that it is very risky to pay a premium for an "all matching" M-1. Almost invariably, someone has sourced parts to make a "matching" rifle. Still a mixmaster. It was US policy to rebuild all rifles going into storage, and just about all rifles exported for aid had been rebuilt. Many M-1s have been rebuilt multiple times.
I agree 100%. However this is the slight chance you speak of. It's all a moot point anyways, as he said he could never part with any rifles. He has a substantial collection. He paid very little for each of the M1's he has. Anyways my point is IF the rifle was 100% what would it be worth. I personally figured about 2K.
It depends on how badly a particular buyer wants it and the only way to really know is to put it on the block. We are seeing nicely rebuilt rifles on the EE for $1400-$1600 so $2k is probably not unreasonable.
Coyote Ugly
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What Flavor of Mint? Peppermint, Spearmint? Creamy Mints in Real Chocolate?
I would sure like to see some pics of this minty Garand!
I'm no expert but I was told that the Lend-Lease M1 Garand Rifles are just about the only original examples of WWII manufacture out there, as almost all others were rebuilt postwar or rearsenaled.
Please post pics if your friend would allow it
I'm no expert but I was told that the Lend-Lease M1 Garand Rifles are just about the only original examples of WWII manufacture out there, as almost all others were rebuilt postwar or rearsenaled.
Please post pics if your friend would allow it
I would sure like to see some pics of this minty Garand!
I'm no expert but I was told that the Lend-Lease M1 Garand Rifles are just about the only original examples of WWII manufacture out there, as almost all others were rebuilt postwar or rearsenaled.
Please post pics if your friend would allow it
I will see what I can do. It may take me a few days.
The Lend Lease M-1s were among the first Garands to be sold off as surplus. The M-1 was still issue in the US at the time.
These rifles are absolutely original, and quite early production at that.
Did you know that when some American collectors got them, they went to work and removed the unsightly band of paint from the forends?
I'm sure that there are other M-1s that were never refurbished out there, but they are rare.
Right after WW2, the US had FN in Liege refurbishing hundreds of thousands of M-1s from the ETO.
These rifles are absolutely original, and quite early production at that.
Did you know that when some American collectors got them, they went to work and removed the unsightly band of paint from the forends?
I'm sure that there are other M-1s that were never refurbished out there, but they are rare.
Right after WW2, the US had FN in Liege refurbishing hundreds of thousands of M-1s from the ETO.
I would sure like to see some pics of this minty Garand!
I'm no expert but I was told that the Lend-Lease M1 Garand Rifles are just about the only original examples of WWII manufacture out there, as almost all others were rebuilt postwar or rearsenaled.
Please post pics if your friend would allow it
Yup, unmolested wartime Garands are about as rare as 17 year old virgins nowadays.
I've owned a lot of Garands over the years and the closest I've ever come with an original wartime one is a May 1942 Springfield with original barrel and what appears to be the original finish. It went thru Raritan Arsenal post-war, got a new stock and then went to the Danish Navy where it appears to heve been a rack queen until time of disposal. I've swapped in a few matching components to the point that all that is missing from it's original configuration is a short shaft pinion and lockbar, a single screw gas plug and a correct stock. The barrel is in ex condition and gauges very well at both ends. Most original barrels were changed due to wear, pitting from corrosive priming, negligent cleaning, or all of the above.I have a Garand with a serial number dating it to November 1941. The barrel on it is dated Oct./41. It's a great shooter. I wouldn't let it go for less than $2,000.
As usual, what a gun is worth and what one can sell it for on any given day could be widely differing numbers.
As usual, what a gun is worth and what one can sell it for on any given day could be widely differing numbers.
