Info on the M1 Carbine....

[The ROC]

So C&P this from another poster:

"Rock-Ola started producing M1 Carbines in November 1942 & stopped production May 31 1944 . Of the 60 odd components of a M1 Carbine IBM & Quality Hardware made all but two for their carbines. Saginaw Steering made 24 parts,Underwood 19, Winchester 18, Rock-Ola 13,Inland, National Postal Meter, and Standard Products 4 each. The remainder of the components were produced by a great many subcontractors
Carbine production from 1942 - 1945
Inland made 2,642,097
Winchester " " 818,059
Underwood " " 545,616
Saginaw " " 517,212
National Postal Meter 413,017
Quality Hardware " " 359,666
IBM " " 346,500
Standard Products " " 247,160
Rock-Ola " " 228,500
Total Carbines produced 6,117,827 in 3.5 yrs"


Could some one tell me which manufactuer can fetch the most dollars to the least amount of dollars. No need to know the actual dollar amount. This is assuming everything is original, not a refurb, and functions perfectly.

? - Inland made 2,642,097
? - Winchester " " 818,059
? - Underwood " " 545,616
? - Saginaw " " 517,212
? - National Postal Meter 413,017
? - Quality Hardware " " 359,666
? - IBM " " 346,500
? - Standard Products " " 247,160
? - Rock-Ola " " 228,500


Thanks.

 

[#1bcshooter]

Most sellers want a premium price for a Rock-Ola . But they all go for around the same price as most are not all matching . Mix parts . Average price wanted in the EE is around $600 . I guess if you really want one that's what you will have to pay . I've never paid more than $250. But don't expect to get one for that price on the EE

 

[jody_v]

From what I have seen, it seems that the biggest consideration in price these days is finding one is that is close to original regardless of the make. Given the age of these rifles, most have either be refurbed or had the odd part(s) changed out with whatever someone could find to keep them functioning.

 

[The ROC]

How about IBM's are they worth anything?

I guess that 's true about being "original". An M1 must have been converted from full to semi-auto for it to be registered with the CFO?

From what I know about this one is... to me from my dad who got it from his brother in-law who lives in NJ who bought it from someone and it ends there... This is is over 50 years ago.

I know it's registered as restricted. I know my dad says he's shot it afew time but not much and IIRC he still has some factory loads for it. Asked if I could sell them but I told him not sure if there would be any takers. BUT having read afew recent post it looks like I'm wrong... I think he still has afew rounds but not sure exactly how many.

Back to the M1... I've never shot is. We also have an extra stock with a telescopic "wire" shoulder stock as well.

Main thing is I'm reseaching on this rifle cause my dad and I both agree we're going to off load it. BUT having said that... we're not giving it away but at the same time we're not going to be greedy about it either.

My research continues...

 

[contact148]

No ALL USGI M1 carbines were factory made semi automatic they are restriced due to the 18" barrel length

the M2 carbines were factory made fullautomatic

some M1 carbines were converted to fullautomatic and were handstamped 2 over the 1

there are ZERO differences in the m1 and m2 recievers (except for the # 1 or 2)

the m2 parts fit any usgi m1 carbine(thats not legal so dont try it)

the tele wirestock was aftermarket and a piece of crap in my opinion

you cannot sell reloaded ammo with out a permit I personally would NEVER use ammo handloaded by somebody else.....