Jd2020
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Yes, thanks for the tip. Fmj round grabbed in bore, did not slide down the brass
It has no (or very little) value as a collectors piece. It’s been a while, but I don’t recall those cut slots around the rear sight dovetail as being original (someone please chime in). Also, the obvious screw hole is a monstrosity. It’s just a shooter, so pay shooter prices. Maybe $600? I certainly wouldn’t buy it but you do you
I was looking at those too- looks like they may have broken the staking by brute force instead of finesse.
Thanks so much guys. I’ll toss it around but I’m leaning towards not buying it. If it has no real collectors value as is, and needs the rear sight area repaired, which is apparently been cut so that’s essentially permanent, and stock repaired, then really it’s just a shooter. And if it’s just a shooter than I’ll probably just get something else, stick to my original plan of a pcc in lever and/or a beretta storm carbine etc. my goodness that m1 handles like a 22 though, i was only plinking at 30 yards with a bad rear sight, and hitting our now deceased Halloween pumpkin but is sure fun to hold and shoot. Thanks again.
You should be able to pick up a decent example that is unmolested for around $1,000.
Maybe un-bubba'd
But most in the $1000 range will be arsenal reconditioned and with the bayonet lug band, adjustable sight, and rotating safety.
If it can be repaired, as per the linked thread, I would say it worth more than people are saying.
Does 30 Carbine have the minimum energy rating for Deer in MD?
30 carbine is not known for stopping power
I'd get him to put the original sight back on.