M1A1 on gb

[Rob13]

Inland Early-1945 M1A1 Carbine with Holster : World War I / II at GunBroker.com


Is it the best described carbine I have seen for sale. Guess it did not meet reserve and is relisted.

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[Tired Retired]

Not commenting on the carbine itself but…

What I got of that is some good cataloging ideas. It is a good standard of describing a carbine. Wish everyone did it that way. I cut and pasted the chart to use on mine.

[JimF4M1s (Deceased)]

Does the serial number seem a little early for an M-2 sear?

[Tired Retired]

JimF,
Like I said, I ain't gonna comment on the carbine itself... like I ain't gonna point out that there is a gross LACK of wear on points like the feed ramp, internal bridge, the slide, the bolt, etc.... I ain't gonna point that out, no sir-rie, ain't gonna say it.... Oh, and we aren't gonna talk about a 3 day inspection period in which you are NOT allowed to take the carbine apart.... hmmm, ain't saying it, but that does have me thinkin'.. yep, just thinkin'...

[jmoore]

Excellent "Eye-wash" presentation, though! (How can there be no "bump" marks on the forend from folding the stock???)

Too "new" and pricey for me! I likes to use 'em.

I'm amazed my M1a1 still looks decent.

[shadycon]

[QUOTE=JimF4M1s;117613]Does the serial number seem a little early for an M-2 sear?[/QUOTE
Did you notice-RIA ?

[JimF4M1s (Deceased)]

[QUOTE=shadycon;117730]

Does the serial number seem a little early for an M-2 sear?[/QUOTE
Did you notice-RIA ?

No, after noticing errors, I went through the pictures too fast. Thanks for pointing that out.

[Rob13]

Could it be, it was not used much? It is a late issue that could have been in a police armory for years. I have looked at a lot of them at shows and the later the serial number, the better the condition, but I am no expert on them by any means! On some of them the folding stock does not rest up against the wood and no, or little dents in the wood.

[Tired Retired]

Rob, maybe my eyes are too old to see the screen or maybe the pictures are just not high quality. But I do not see ANY wear marks on any of the normal places. Add to that the "edges" and "stamps" (such as the barrel date) appear to be "filled in" with fresh park make me wonder. I also question the usefulness of an inspection period when you are not allowed to disassemble it - how to you "inspect" it when you are not allowed to "inspect" it? I greatly appreciate the details that in seller is posting and he does seem to provide alot of info - I wish everyone provided that much info. I believe it to be reparked or a re-build which may make it worth a bit less that what the starting bid and reserve being asked for. The weapon, as I look at it, does not peak my interest enough to bid on it at that price. I am sure that someone else is willing to pay that price and be happy with their purchase - just not me.

[Rob13]

Well, whatever, if those people really paid the prices for the junk M1A1s that were on CMP, then this one should really bring some $$$, whether it is a redo or not. Dont know the reserve and wont find out cause I am not bidding on it.
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