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I'm currently in the market for a collector carbine. I owned a 1944 Inland, but it was a total mix master. I'm now wanting an early version, ie flip sight, no bayo lug, etc. I'm working with about $1,500 as a budget. What are the current prices for all original or at least all correct early carbines? What about M1A1's?
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I've tried searching gun broker but prices seem to be all over the place.
I recently sold one just like you wanted for $1450 to another forum member. I you are patient and look, you can find one in that range.....
As far as original M1A1's be ready to get a second mortgage on your house!
with some patients you could find a nice carbine. I also wanted a M1A1 but the price is just crazy so I settled for a FNAR and I am glad I did.
Check out Texas Gun Trader too, since I see that you are in Texas. I picked up an early Saginaw for $700 and a mixmaster Inland for about the same. That seems to be the best bet. I was searching for about 2 years though to find the Saginaw.
Stay out of my Texas Gun Trader......LOL. I picked up my Original Saginaw up off there a couple of years ago, face to face with ex-owner. He had an Original Remington Rand 1911 that I should have bought. I guess I was too excited about the Carbine, I wasn't thinking straight.
I bought a six digit inland for $1600 several years back with a broken firing pin. I replaced the firing pin and other than it appears original. I wouldn’t take 5K for it now. Of course I could change my mind, never say never.