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    rdc

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    Dec 3, 2010
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    Middlefingurton
    Machodoc said:
    Hah! Makes sense. The first "Yankee influx" to what became the Research Triangle Area started with IBM's move South.



    Here's a nice one, but priced accordingly:



    http://www.gunbroker.com/item/581088519



    Or ... he could go for the big-time with this:



    http://www.gunbroker.com/item/582051478
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    Oh man that BAR!
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    Jimbob2.0

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    Feb 20, 2008
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    Bootknife said:
    Thanks somd that is a ice one and I will forward it to Bud !
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    Keep in mind the guns above are early features, no bayo lug, flip site. None of the stuff that was added after WWII. If you want a correct as issued WWII gun those are probably (keep in mind people have started rolling back new features to get more dollars, you have to have a really good eye to figure it out, beyond me) good choices. If you are ok with a much lower buck gun you can get a postwar rebuild much cheaper.

    There is no shortage of them but they do bring a premium. On the higher end of the spectrum along with Rockola and Winchester. IBM AO (Autordinance subcontract adds a few more bucks too). Name recognition adds to the value on these three manufacturers more than scarcity.

    The neat thing about carbines was the number of companies who made them.

    Good history (this guy has one of the best histories of commercial carbines as well)

    http://www.uscarbinecal30.com/manufacturers.html
     
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    nmyers

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    Jul 9, 2016
    154
    CMP has sold a lot of carbines (mostly arsenal rebuilt). The latest big sale was in 2007-2008, when many were sold in the $600-800 range. Unless you really know what you are looking at, it's best to stay away from an "original" carbine, which is likely to be an expensive fake. You should be able to get a CMP carbine in the $1,000-1,200 range, maybe less if you are lucky; look for the CMP documentation offered with the gun.
     
    somd_mustangs

    somd_mustangs

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    Jul 1, 2012
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    nmyers said:
    CMP has sold a lot of carbines (mostly arsenal rebuilt). The latest big sale was in 2007-2008, when many were sold in the $600-800 range. Unless you really know what you are looking at, it's best to stay away from an "original" carbine, which is likely to be an expensive fake. You should be able to get a CMP carbine in the $1,000-1,200 range, maybe less if you are lucky; look for the CMP documentation offered with the gun.
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    CMP docs can be faked too (gasp).
    Personally I don't get the fascination with CMP docs on a post-war rebuild but to each their own.

    Best bet is to work with an established, honest, knowledgeable dealer or collector.

    One thing about Mark (JackTheDog) is that he knows his stuff and thoroughly researches each piece he lists (okay, that's two things).
    If he says the M1 he has listed is right and tight, then it is - and it may be expensive but it won't be a "fake."

    But it really boils down to what the guy wants (and wants to spend), a decent-looking but refurbed rifle with mixed parts he can also shoot,
    or an original factory-representative piece that's best left at home on range day.

    Both have their appeal.

    Best guess is that no one here is going to let go of theirs :)
     
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