Yet another how much is my garand worth thread
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Thanks, AR. I've searched through those threads and found values that range from $750 to well north of $1500. I also found a lot of acrimonious posting from people who complain about those who try to get a handle on the fair value of something. I've also seen a lot of posts complaining about how people put stuff up in the EE at prices that the posters think is unreasonable...
"I'm not going to give you an opinion of what you should sell it for until you finally put it up for sale, then I'll have a very vocal opinion"
Still, they do seem to sell, regardless of what people ask for them.
Mods, please close this thread. I'm doubtful I'll get clear answers and I don't want to be accused of advertising outside of the EE.
I'd say about $800 if the bore is at least VG+. To the right person, that nice stock could add another $100.
Please ignore the potential for "critics" and continue with this thread. There have always been whiners who complain about prices being "fair". Those old biddies need to have their opinion heard and acknowledged, but eventually go away if ignored. That ilk rarely has anything of value to add to any thread.
Please ignore the potential for "critics" and continue with this thread. There have always been whiners who complain about prices being "fair". Those old biddies need to have their opinion heard and acknowledged, but eventually go away if ignored. That ilk rarely has anything of value to add to any thread.
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The real question is what's it worth to you? Don't sell it for less than that. If someone doesn't want to pay that now, they may in 2025 or 2050 or whatever. Now if it has to go, your price will obviously be less. If I buy a rifle and wind up absolutely loving the thing, its price might double while its in my hands. If I was bored of it or needed to sell it then obviously necessity or lack of is going to take over so it'll go. Low end Garands seem to move super fast at $700, high end ones seem to be not going anywhere at $2500 on the EE. I think a more realistic upper end for a perfect example would be in the 2k range. A purist wants all matching parts (drawing numbers matching or closely matching date of manufacture) and being built in the same factory (SA needs all SA parts), wartime originals are highly sought after. I don't think anyone will give you a definitive answer on a price until a would be buyer starts the dealing process with you and gives you a taste of what its worth to him. But I'd expect a shooter rifle price over a collector grade price, VAR barrels shoot nice but aren't as originally issued.
You can't sell it too high, just too soon. Its all up to opinion, and everybody has one!
You can't sell it too high, just too soon. Its all up to opinion, and everybody has one!
My take on this:
No garand (excluding snipers and gas traps) should presently sell for over $1200.
LOTS of them are being advertised for more and some of them sell, but there is no proof the sellers got their asking prices - many items on the EE sell for something less than list price.
A "shooter" is a $800-900 item at present supply/demand level IMHO. That will drop in the short term if any imports show up at dealers. Those asking more are either guns rebuilt to new with NOS parts and beautiiful wood, or are collectible guns with nice stock cartouches, etc.
A Dane with a non-USGI barrel is, IMHO, a "shooter" to all but the uncommon collector of Danish militaria.
No garand (excluding snipers and gas traps) should presently sell for over $1200.
LOTS of them are being advertised for more and some of them sell, but there is no proof the sellers got their asking prices - many items on the EE sell for something less than list price.
A "shooter" is a $800-900 item at present supply/demand level IMHO. That will drop in the short term if any imports show up at dealers. Those asking more are either guns rebuilt to new with NOS parts and beautiiful wood, or are collectible guns with nice stock cartouches, etc.
A Dane with a non-USGI barrel is, IMHO, a "shooter" to all but the uncommon collector of Danish militaria.
I just paid $1000 shipped for my shooter.
rebarrelled, re-finished, mismatched but a beautiful rifle none the less.
I had no problem with the price, but I don't think I would pay more than $2000.
$1000 +/- $1-500 should be what the going rate is. The guys who ask +$2100 and up are, IMHO, out to lunch.
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I'll trade my M1 garand for a .308 savage bas-k just in case anyone wants to trade 
I bought mine for 400 in 2001.
Hard to believe they've come this far. It's scary.
I bought mine for 400 in 2001.
Hard to believe they've come this far. It's scary.
I think it's great when members ask for value advice before they list their items, and I hope that a few cranky old buzzards won't discourage others from doing the same. The Garand is a very tricky mulsurp to value due to variables such as manufacturer, receiver date range, condition, number of "correct" parts per heat lot or drawing number and so forth. One could put two Garands that look nearly identical side by side and there could easily be a $500 or more value difference between them. I'm not qualified to provide an expert opinion, but reasonably good USGI ones from the WWII or Korian war era appear to sell fast at around the $1,200 to $1,500 range depending on variables noted above. Good luck!
Hi,
I agree that most of the shooter Garands should be selling between $800-$900.
However, WWII all correct Garands in good condition for $1200? When was the last time one was even posted on the EE? Most have some form of work done on them, post war barrels, cut op rod, ect. ect.
-Steve
Oh brother...these threads kill me.
Supply and demand folks, supply and demand. There are no vast stocks of M1 imports that will make it here. If there were , don't you think Marstar would be all over it based on current prices??
Prices will continue to drive north regardless what is said here. Garands I consider shooter grade routinely sell here for 1000 at asking price.
Supply and demand folks, supply and demand. There are no vast stocks of M1 imports that will make it here. If there were , don't you think Marstar would be all over it based on current prices??
Prices will continue to drive north regardless what is said here. Garands I consider shooter grade routinely sell here for 1000 at asking price.
