Can you guys help me ballpark the value of this m1 carbine

jody_v said:
Uh no............its like finding all the parts for a '56 Chevy 10 years later, putting them together and calling it a '66 Chevy. USGI carbines were never really referred to as to what year they were built because they were mostly built and assembled between '42 and '45 with lots going through refurbs after that. Many had a date stamped on the barrel but that would be about it.

What you really need to tell everyone is the manufacturer's name, that will be under the rear sight and the serial number range. (i.e. 329###) From that it can be determined whether the parts you mentioned are original or not. People like Larry Ruth have dedicated years of their lives researching carbines and their history and have wrote a number of books for carbine collectors to use. If you provide more information, there are many people on this board that will be happy to share that info with you.
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I wish i had more info . i am only going off what seller has been able to give me.. Its irrelevant now though. He has admitted the barrel is an extension as another poster pointed out and im not going through with the trade anymore. I only wanted it if NR.
 
He is claiming since it was done a long time ago (over 10 years) that it doesnt matter.... I dont see how this makes any sense. Can someone shed some light on this for me. Thanks again.
 
the barrel extension WAS ok to make it non-restricted.................. it is CURRENTLY NOT ok and would be a RESTRICTED firearm there was NO grandfathering for extensions
 
The Criminal Code Part III Section 84(2)(b) prescribes barrel length thus:

The distance from the muzzle of the barrel to and including the chamber, but does not include the length of any component, part or accessory including any component, part or accessory designed or intended to suppress the muzzle flash or reduce recoil.

For an extension not to be considered an extra component of the barrel, it generally needs to be sleeved so the rifling is continuous, and attached permanently. This interpretation came into effect with the current Firearms Act.

Sounds like a prime opportunity to get a hold of an un-Registered Restricted firearm. We could call you Scarface Zack! Or, y'know, not become a criminal; your choice.
 
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Contact148 is correct. There are still M1 carbines out there, now unregistered, because they were at one time OK as a long gun with the extension. Those owners now are in violation of regulations, but one has to wonder about the level of enforcement (and knowledge) by those who are charged with doing so. That being said, it's plain and simple, you are breaking the law if you buy or possess an unregistered M1 carbine with an 18" barrel or with a brazed/soldered on extension.
 
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