How much is a M1 Carbine worth?

[mikewm]

How much is a M1 Carbine worth?

 

[Akajun]

Depends, is it USGI, What maker, correct parts, paratrooper, etc. Pics would help.

 

[mikewm]

ok.. i dont know much abt it yet.. Ill find out some more info and post some pics in a lil while. Thanks!

 

[gbundersea]

Not much... Maybe $100 or so. I'm in Walker too, so call me and I'll take it off your hands!

 

[RustyHammer]

This will give you an idea what you're dealing with:

http://www.thecmp.org/m1carbine.htm

(If you meet the requirements, you can have them shipped right to your door!)

I would only buy USGI. Hope this link helps.

Lock and Load,

Rusty

 

[mikewm]

The only thing i see on the gun is Plainfield Machine Co. and M1 .30 Cal.... If that tells anybody anything please let me know. Thanks!

 

[RustyHammer]

That is NOT a USGI rifle ... I recommend you do a lot of research on when it was made, etc. Some of the guys on here could give you better advise on the Plainfield, I just remember there being issues with them and that the older ones were better than the new ones. Something about springs, etc. Research ... or better yet, get your's from CMP!

Just my 2-cents ...

Rusty

P.S. This thread should be in the "Firearms: Rifles" section, I believe, and not under sales.

 

[Akajun]

If you can test fire it, and it functions well, about $300 to $350 is as much as I would give for a Plainfield.

 

[Safari]

The only thing i see on the gun is Plainfield Machine Co. and M1 .30 Cal.... If that tells anybody anything please let me know. Thanks!

Go here:
http://www.m1carbinesinc.com/carbine_plainfield.html

I saw one at Cabela's the other day looked to be in good shape $225.00. My experience with their prices on used guns is that they are normally on the very high side. Good luck.

 

[littlebob]

Do some research and get a GI version if you want it to increase in value. I have a Rockola
that my dad bought a long time ago for$15.00. I think it was a good investment.

 

[dmiculek]

Plainfield's were some of the better aftermarket carbines.

 

[dantheman]

A .30 Carbine is a damn fine home defense weapon . Short , light , minimal recoil , decent ballistics.

 

[billy82269]

Plainfield's were some of the better aftermarket carbines.

This is correct, And they go for between $350 and $450 now with the paratrooper types going for up to $650 or sometimes more.

 

[mikewm]

Great! Thanks to everyone for all the info. My lil brother has the gun and wants to trade me for a Hi-point 9mm that I have.... So it seems I would be gettin the better end of the deal.

 

[nickatnite]

That is NOT a USGI rifle ... I recommend you do a lot of research on when it was made, etc. Some of the guys on here could give you better advise on the Plainfield, I just remember there being issues with them and that the older ones were better than the new ones. Something about springs, etc. Research ... or better yet, get your's from CMP!

Just my 2-cents ...

Rusty

P.S. This thread should be in the "Firearms: Rifles" section, I believe, and not under sales.

I've got it moved to the proper category , continue on now!

 

[captain-03]

Plainfield in good to very good NRA condition - $250 - $300. As stated above, the Plainfield was actually a pretty good aftermarket carbine -- watch out for them Universals .. some were really bad and had a tendency to fire out-of-battery.