M1 Carbine cracked receiver

[I.H.1989]

i actually bid in that auction, but i was at work when it finished so i was unable to place anymore.

i want to find a couple WWII receivers so that if i get this problem again, i can have a buck-up ready. if anyone can find a place where they are selling some at a good price i would appreciate it.

[Bruce McAskill]

When you can find a receiver today the prices are not good at all. In fact well over priced for what they are.

[INLAND44]

i actually bid in that auction, but i was at work when it finished so i was unable to place anymore.

i want to find a couple WWII receivers so that if i get this problem again, i can have a buck-up ready. if anyone can find a place where they are selling some at a good price i would appreciate it.

It is basically unheard-of to crack a carbine receiver by shooting. The round just doesn't put much of a strain on the receiver. Your receiver was most likely cracked while installing or removing a barrel.

[browningautorifle]

I had a Winchester crack on the top left side over the groove the bolt lug runs in. The whole top of the left side cracked from the receiver to the back. That was that...now it works, now it doesn't. Just like that. It does happen.

[ChipS]

When you can find a receiver today the prices are not good at all. In fact well over priced for what they are.

You got that right!! Deep pockets are in the game. You can almost buy a whole carbine for what some of the bunged up receivers seem to be bringing now. The west coast repro parts are being aged to look pretty good now to a neophyte and selling high on-line in places too. I think maybe a whole bunch of folks saw Band of Brothers, grabbed a CMP carbne cold and now want to make it look more 'correct', at whatever $ it takes. But, maybe not. Whatever is happening, it certainly is making the hobby a lot more expensive than it was just a year ago. Good for some, bad for others. That's life.

[I.H.1989]

i found this on gun broker. it's a receiver and barrel that they put up for auction. anyideas on how much i should go for this before i start giving more money than it is worth?

Quality Hardware M1 Carbine Receiver and Barrel QH : WW1 & WW2 Collectibles at GunBroker.com

[JimF4M1s (Deceased)]

Personally, I think the starting price is more then it is worth. It is only three parts, condition looks terrible. I noticed there is not a good picture of the barrel to look for a type three band shadow. It may not matter to you, but does if you are going to put on a type 1 or 2 band. In your case you already have the other parts. Though not knowing for sure that the headspacing with your bolt will be good to this receiver.

It has been proven that selling the parts separately will return more money then selling the carbine complete. That's the way it is good or bad depending on if you are the seller or buyer.

I might haunt the want adds and pawn shops up there in the Seattle area. Most likely finding a decent carbine in the $850-$1000 range. Then sell off your parts. I'm driving the 800 miles up to the Sequim/Port Townsend area next month to check out a possible move. I'll most likely be doing that while I am there.

[I.H.1989]

i managed to get the guy tpo lower the proce to $390. think i should go for it?

[imarangemaster]

i managed to get the guy tpo lower the proce to $390. think i should go for it?

Just my opinion, but I would go for it. The supply is finite and under heavy demand. A ME of 2 is not bad, and you can sell your barrel to pay for much of it. It is already head-spaced, too.

[I.H.1989]

well, i lost the auction. someone got it for 600+. anyone have suggestions of what is a good price for a m1 carbine receiver?