A friend has a Springfield M1 that he has offered me. It is a July 1944 manufacture.It is in very good shape a very nice stock. What would the value be approximately, I know little about them any help ia appreciated. Will post pics when he sends some. I want to be fair as he gifted me a Jungle Carbine today.
M1 Garand Value
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OneBarfly
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Provided that it's near original, with no pitting, decent barrel and un-f'ed stock? Could be 1K giver or take. Any other condition issues or otherwise will drop the value. JC's in good shape are under-valued IMO
Originally when i talked to him on the phone he told me it was a M1carbine, so i figured around 5-800 depending, then I saw what it was. I told him maybe 1100 depending on what i found out for an average price.
He was offering me the M1 but i declined not knowing its value, then he pulled out the JC and handed me it.
He was offering me the M1 but i declined not knowing its value, then he pulled out the JC and handed me it.
Coyote Ugly
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Since the gun deal is between friends, I would offer between $299 and $400, a bottle of Jack, and forget the hype, drama and GST.
Just so I'm clear your asking value on a springfield m1 garand, not an m1 carbine or this jungle carbine right?
A decent garand is $1000 easy. If it is a springfield original wartime garand in good shape your asking about then $1000+ for sure, since your friends a $1000 is cool I think. I'd give him a bottle or case of beer on top to thank him for the jungle carbine he has already given you as well.
A decent garand is $1000 easy. If it is a springfield original wartime garand in good shape your asking about then $1000+ for sure, since your friends a $1000 is cool I think. I'd give him a bottle or case of beer on top to thank him for the jungle carbine he has already given you as well.
Yes, you do.
I'm at $1200+ with many freebee favours from friends included, to finish off this first Garand build(from bare receiver). It is a nice one yes, but still .. just a used barrel shooter grade ...
JC's rock.
Bolt's finish is completely worn off. Should be the same colour as the rest of the rifle. Wouldn't be a deal breaker, but you really need more and better pictures for an reasonable evaluation.
The stock dents will steam out with no fuss. The chipping will not. Not a deal breaker either.
The stock dents will steam out with no fuss. The chipping will not. Not a deal breaker either.
You getting clips with it? You'll need 'em. And an ammo belt. And bayonet(s). Three of those starting at $50ish for a real one. And a grenade launch attachment.
You reloading? There are a few factory loads specifically loaded for The Rifle. Federal and Hornady I think. No idea how available it is here. Nothing but my hand loads myself.
Think 150 to 180 grain bullets with IMR or H 4895, IMR4064 or Varget using regular semi-auto techniques(Checking case lengths and trimming/chamfering/deburring as required, FL resizing every time and watching OAL. Not really a big deal.) There are other suitable powders, but those are common. The Rifle loves 168 and 175 grain match bullets with IMR4064. 165 grain hunting bullets with the same powders will kill any game you care to hunt. The Rifle is a heavy SOB to lug around hunting though.
There is no milsurp .30 M2 and never has been, here. Appears at gun shows, by the box, occasionally, but no case lots.
You reloading? There are a few factory loads specifically loaded for The Rifle. Federal and Hornady I think. No idea how available it is here. Nothing but my hand loads myself.
Think 150 to 180 grain bullets with IMR or H 4895, IMR4064 or Varget using regular semi-auto techniques(Checking case lengths and trimming/chamfering/deburring as required, FL resizing every time and watching OAL. Not really a big deal.) There are other suitable powders, but those are common. The Rifle loves 168 and 175 grain match bullets with IMR4064. 165 grain hunting bullets with the same powders will kill any game you care to hunt. The Rifle is a heavy SOB to lug around hunting though.
There is no milsurp .30 M2 and never has been, here. Appears at gun shows, by the box, occasionally, but no case lots.
I have a bunch of enblocs,picked them up a few years ago for some reason. I don't reload yet, but that is the next. I had heard commercial ammo is hard on M1s, but that some is available. I won't be lugging it thru the bush,it will be a range toy,comes with the canvass bag but no sling or cleaning kit
Yes, you heard right. Commercial .30-06 ammo can be hard on Garands as most of it is loaded with slower burning propellants for the sake of higher velocities. There are Garand specific loads which are sold by Hornady and Federal/American Eagle, but these can be pricey and tough to find. Some people use the various adjustable aftermarket gas cylinder screws which will allow the use of standard .30-06 ammo without damaging the rifle, but a lot of people also choose to reload in the absence of MILSPEC .30-06 ammo.
No doubt a couple of regulars will soon chime in saying that it's all good to shoot out of the box .30-06 ammo. All I know is that replacement operating rods are becoming very expensive and tough to find.
