Value of a m1 garand?
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Eaglelord17
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From what I have seen they seem to sell in the 1000-1600 range, some want more than that and you almost never see any below that price.
Note this is just a observation based on ones I have seen for sale. I have never bought one as frankly there a bit to high a price for me and why buy one M1 Garand when you can buy every model of Swedish Mauser, or most types of Swiss Straight pulls? I would rather wait for the possible (it might happen it might not) South Korean M1 Garands that may come over here to drop the price.
Note this is just a observation based on ones I have seen for sale. I have never bought one as frankly there a bit to high a price for me and why buy one M1 Garand when you can buy every model of Swedish Mauser, or most types of Swiss Straight pulls? I would rather wait for the possible (it might happen it might not) South Korean M1 Garands that may come over here to drop the price.
Coyote Ugly
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If you have a time machine, the M1 Garand was $99 to $275 in 1995, and that was dealer and gun show prices. An SVT-40 was $335 back then.
I have a feeling with some of the pipe wrench assembly models on the line now, we'll be seing more of these.
Grizz
There's really no such thing as 'average' condition. As mentioned, there are a lot of variables to consider. Primary one being are you buying or selling? Figure on around a grand or a bit less. The real trick will be finding one in decent condition. There are a lot of guys trying to sell 'em(a lot of junkers as well) in Canada for prices they see Stateside too.
Don't wait for rifles from Korea. They ain't coming here. And they ain't going Stateside either.
Don't wait for rifles from Korea. They ain't coming here. And they ain't going Stateside either.
I saw a few for sale at a gun show a year ago. Cheapest was $1700 while the next was $2000 and I think $2500 was the tops.
The "cheap" one followed me home......Springfield Armory, Feb. 1942 in good shape and good wood.
Not sure if I overpaid a little or not, but I wanted one and I felt most comfortable buying one that I could actually see and handle before paying. It's sure a fun one to shoot though!
The "cheap" one followed me home......Springfield Armory, Feb. 1942 in good shape and good wood.
Not sure if I overpaid a little or not, but I wanted one and I felt most comfortable buying one that I could actually see and handle before paying. It's sure a fun one to shoot though!
maple_leaf_eh
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The value of the Garand is unmistakeably influenced by writers in the US. There is a slender WWII and postwar Canadian connection to the M1 rifle which is more interesting my opinion. But guys are buying the story not the rifle. And that market is over inflated. The USGI models will go well over $1000 for an ordinary rough gun; the Italian ones are much nicer guns but they aren't as desireable.
Mr. Dynamite
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- Northern Alberta
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- Onterrible
They sure fun to shoot!!! But IMHO, WAAAAY OVERPRICED!!! Almost everything here on EE going for $1500-2500 when a bit over 10 years ago they were $250-300. They aren't disappearing just being inflated due to movies like Saving Private Ryan, Band of Brothers and so on.... The only other reason I can think of is that people keep paying the ridiculous prices for a piece of American history when our own CANADIAN historical rifles (example: LB No4) go for $600-700!?!
I held out and got my 1943 Winchester for $1000 in good condition, and still think I overpaid.
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You just sayin that, or do you know something I don't?
Post count does not always represent factual knowledge. Just sayin.
gunsaholic
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- Winnipeg, Manitoba
Unfortunately, prices 10 years ago don't mean anything. It doesn't matter what the reason might be for something increasing in price, whether it is because of movies or whatever. If the asking prices are what people are willing to pay, then that's the market value at the time. Everything is like that from art, to vintage cars to waterfowl decoys. And prices go up and down depending on economy, collector interest and supply and demand. The price of something might seem high but a person is certainly not obligated to buy. However, someone else will if the item is listed at current market value. Whether a person looses money down the line is something the future will dictate but a person would never buy a vintage gun if they were worried about resale value on every gun. If the main reason for buying isn't enjoyment, then one better not buy unless you know you are getting a super deal.
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Yes thank you, I do understand the 'basic laws of economics'. But I did say, IMHO... And it's still my opinion; they're OVERPRICED!
As much as I do enjoy owning one, I think that our own history should be worth more than someone else's.... IMHO... ;-)
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LMAO!!! Quite true.
You just sayin that, or do you know something I don't?
Probably just sayin, but then again I thought we were told that they would be here before SHOT show.
And the crickets continue to chirp.
I'm not waiting any longer, if I find one at an acceptably inflated price.
you just said you understand the basic laws of economics......so you understand they cannot be overpriced if they continue to sell..right ?
facts and feelings are different things....often mistaken for each other ; )
It is a Springfield Armory and according to serial number it was manufactured in September 1942. it is in good overall condition with few small spots of pitting. Bore is very dark and I can barery see the riflings It might clean better but I cant garantee it. This rifle has not shot in 25 years and I never shot it myself. It would probably need a good cleaning and a gunsmith inspection before firing.
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