M1 Saginaw

[JBBOOKS]

Looking at a Saginaw receiver with a GM Barrel (no date on barrel). Stock is nice but not GI. It is import marked. Is $700 too much for this type of carbine? Not well versed in carbines, looking for a shooter that has some history to it. Thanks for any help.

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[USGI]

Is $700 too much for this type of carbine?

I don't think so, but not everyone will agree. I bought my first one (similar to yours) for a price others thought was way too high, and within a few short years the value more than doubled. If it looks to be in good shape, I would go for it. Mine also was import marked, and with an aftermarket M2 stock. It was sold 3 years ago for $1000 - values have continued to rise since then. Welcome to the Forum! - Bob

[Bruce McAskill]

If it's all USGI parts except for the stock then $700 is a good price for it. Not all US post war stocks are marked for a maker. Most if not all post war stocks will be the potbelly type.

[jimb16]

I agree. $700 is pretty much the going price these days for an import marked carbine. GI stocks aren't hard to come by particularly if you don't mind an M2 stock.