US Carbine 30 M 1 IBM Corp.

Hello
what do you think of this Carbine #3779042?
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Nice, I like it. It dates to about 2-44. Looks like a typical arsenal rebuild. Beautiful NPM walnut stock even though it has the usual nicks and dings. Is that a recent accusation?

Jim

thank you for your answer...I think like you that this is an arsenal rebuild , but I'm not an Carbine expert.
Are there improper parts for 1944?

It dates to about December 1943. It has been rebuilt. The stock is from a NPM and the rear sight and barrel band were changed during the rebuild as were the safety and magazine catch.

Then a completely rebuilt carbine...Could these be an arsenal rework?

Odds are it is. The stock could have been changed after it was rebuilt.

The gunsmith is selling it for 930 $, prices are high in France.

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Originally Posted by donki1967

The gunsmith is selling it for 930 $, prices are high in France.

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I'd say if you were here in Texas that is a little high. You could find a rifle like that for around $700 here, but I have no idea how that translates. A nice one though. I don't see many IBM's up for sale.

My favorite 'shooter' was a rebuilt IBM. It looks a lot like yours. It's really difficult to price by the photos alone but I agree with the above on price here in the United State of Texas!

Does the slide feel tight or does it feel "sloppy" or rattle if you just shake the rifle. I'd also have the bore measured. Maybe the seller has a bore gauge and can do it for you (?)

Good Luck! :thup:

Here is my old rebuilt IBM - It has all the arsenal upgrades. It was tight and accurate.

~ Harlan

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