Saginaw M1 Carbine find

[bentonville]

I don't know if my crummy pics will help but it's the best I could do standing at his counter holding the gun in one hand and clicking the picture with the other. Note the quality of the finish on the bolt top and the front barrel band. something didn't seem right with the band but it could just be a type two . I don't know enough. I did notice that when I got the band off the front hand guard ( it seems stuck) there was a film that looked like old glue or some type of sealant that held the band tight. Once I replaced the band, the front guard was a little loose. I have seen this before so I don't know if it is a problem or not.
Thank you for looking.

[USGI]

Hey, you figured out the pictures! That carbine definitely has some pluses. Did you get a chance to see if the front sight has the groove Charlie mentioned? I think I can see a faint "R" at least in the sling well. The front band is definitely questionable. It looks like it could be a commercial - almost looks like the finish is black paint. The receiver, rear sight, and Trigger housing along with the safety and mag catch look good to me. Type 3 hammer and the 22 coil spring are probably OK, too. The stock markings look original to me, and correct for an SG. Let's see what the others have to say about it. If I saw that one at a gun show, I'd most likely try to buy it.

[bentonville]

Thank you for helping with the pictures. It took me a while.
What did you think of the pitting or corrosion on the bolt top?
Possible barrel band replaced....2050?

[USGI]

Oops! Forgot about the 2050. I don't think it's worth anywhere near that much. I did see the "pitting" - it shouldn't be there. Barrel band should be a Type 1, I think and the stock a "Hi-Wood" without a Type 2 imprint from that band. We need to hear comments from some of the others. - Bob

[painter777]

Is $2050 the asking price?

EDIT: Sorry I see in the 1st post now that it is $2050, along with being a Hi-wood stock.

Be back shortly.

Charlie-Painter777

[bentonville]

IT's the bottom line price. He was asking 2250. He seems to know his stuff. He has several carbines including another Saginaw. He bought this in a package deal with an M1, a Luger, and a P38. I love the Carbine but I don't really like the bolt finish or the barrel band, although it may be fine.

[painter777]

Do you recall if the front sight had a Groove on it like this?

[painter777]

Couple more questions first to try to jog your memory....

Did you notice any other letter stamps on the stock..... usually left side?
Were you able to see or told if the bolt and Op slide were marked SG?
Any small letters on the edge of the Buttplate?
How did the inside of the barrel look ?
Did he gage it for you ?
Did the chamber look clean/smooth ?
Any thing else go with it.... mags, ammo, soft case ?

Standing by,
Charlie-Painter777

[bentonville]

Do you recall if the front sight had a Groove on it like this?

https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...60115468-1.jpg

Honestly I can’t remember. I didn’t know to look for it .

[bentonville]

Couple more questions first to try to jog your memory....

Did you notice any other letter stamps on the stock..... usually left side?
Were you able to see or told if the bolt and Op slide were marked SG?

Any small letters on the edge of the Buttplate?
How did the inside of the barrel look ?
Did he gage it for you ?
Did the chamber look clean/smooth ?
Any thing else go with it.... mags, ammo, soft case ?

Standing by,
Charlie-Painter777

Bore was dark but lands sharp and high. Didn’t notice side edge of butt plate . Hammer has the N. I didn’t take the bolt out , should how I know now. SG mag comes with it. Nothing on left side of stock that I can see.
Sling comes with it . No Oiler . Has a thin metal rod holding the sling . Front sight looks like the pic . Has groove .