M1 carbine experts chime in. Im a newb

[JimF4M1s (Deceased)]

Hawk,

Welcome to the carbine forum.

We would like to see pictures of your gun. Guys all the time show them and ask, "what do I have"? Receiver markings, barrel markings, sights, barrel band, rt rear of stock, sling well of stock, bolt, top rails and side of the trigger housing, hammer. That will be enough to get a general idea of the condition and originality of the parts. And maybe if guys have found similar items they might say what they paid. No big secrets here. Just a friendly community.

Condition is a big factor. Original parts verses mixed parts. Finish wear. Things like that can raise or lower the value.

Patrick is correct that a better appraisal would be found on that forum, but the guys here can tell you what they are finding. Different parts of the country could make a difference as well. What one finds in Ohio can be different then Washington.

So, let's see those pictures.

Welcome aboard.

Jim