I ran across a Saginaw M1icon Carbine yesterday at a local gunshop. The owner is offering it for sale for 2050. I am interested. I was not in a position to ask to disassemble the rifle. The stock has the crossed cannons and an SG , both on the right side. The stock is a highwood and has grime from the oiler slot along the stock to just behind the trigger area. ( This appears to be from carrying it as I have seen many photos of soldiers carry their carbines under the right arm with finger ready for firing. The owner says the gun was purchased by him as a bring back but with no authentication.) There are dings on the stock but not terrible. There is a gouge about an inch long on the pistol grip bottom. There is a sling that has the C tabs. The sling looks unused with no discoloration. It is a mustard color and thicker than the OD green slings I have seen in the past. The flip sight has SG on the side. The barrel has Saginaw and General Motors but no date. I did not have an opportunity to make a note of the serial number although the owner says it was manufactured in May of 1943. Saginaw is above the serial number. The metal is good. The flat bolt has a rough finish appearing to have some sort of thin discoloration on the top like it sat up without being cleaned for a long time. The push button safety and magazine release are not marked, if I remember correctly. These are the only things I noticed. I have only read about carbines and own an arsenal rebuilt Inland with a Standard Products potbelly stock so I don't really have experience with the original carbines. Please advise me as to what to look for when I go back tomorrow to try to further examine the gun. I also would appreciate some guidance concerning the selling price. Thank you for your consideration.
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