WTB: M1 Carbine

[G26ster]

I was lucky to get a few carbines from members on the CMP forums. I have a nice Rock-ola and an Inland. Looking for more at the right price

[jimlongley]

Thanks guys! Only "Rack Grade are available now from CMP. Did you get Rack or Service Grade? Seems like Service is most desireable, but with either it's "the luck of the draw." Here's the description of "Rack Grade"

"Rack Grade Carbines have been refinished and rebuilt at least once and will exhibit in most cases varying degrees of wear on many parts. All the carbines have late features such as, adjustable sights (heavily staked) with bayonet lug bands and rotary safeties. Metal parts are mixed USGI. There are no carbines with early features. All are mechanically sound with good headspace. Bores will have some heavy pitting and exterior finish may show significant wear and some surface pitting. Muzzle will gauge over a three (3) on gauge. All of the carbines we have are returns from one of several countries and may have USGI walnut, birch, or other foreign replacement wood. Stocks may be M2 type pot belly. Wood may have seen heavy use, may or may not have original cartouches and may have foreign markings. Wood is sound, but will have dings, dents, gouges and cracks that do not affect the function of the carbine. Metal may have some foreign markings. Carbines in this grade show considerably more use and wear than the service grade."

Is it worth the chance? Prices are about 2/3 - 1/2 of auction sites and LGS's.

M1 CARBINES SOLD OUT. The CMP is now sold out of M1 carbines except for the few they will still be selling on their auction program. At this time, they have no reason to expect to receive more.

That is a little disappointing, but just means that the savings I was putting aside for a Carbine will go to something else. I do have a Carbine, but it was my grandpappy's in WWII, so I am reluctant to fire it much. I wanted one to use in three gun matches, but my current knee problems have ruled out participating, so it's not that much of a loss.

[rm9792]

Maybe the Korean ones will arrive here soon.

[snorri]

M1 CARBINES SOLD OUT. The CMP is now sold out of M1 carbines except for the few they will still be selling on their auction program. At this time, they have no reason to expect to receive more.

I planned to buy one next month when I have the cash. I should have placed the order and carried a couple hundred dollars of credit card balance.