Saginaw M1 Carbine find

[painter777]

sling is a cheap garbage foreign reproduction sling.

So lets add what we know is needed to a ballpark figure,
Real USGI C tip sling...... $75+
A IS Oiler................. $15.00
Type IA Barrel Band and Swivel..... $175 (on a good day)
So here's $265~ that would have to be spent.

Then these in to account, which may need replacing:
Not sure of the marking on the Hand Guard?
Same with marking on the Bolt?
What are the Bolt internals ?
Same with markings on the Op Slide?
Though it's the correct style...... We don't know the markings on the Mag Catch front tooth?

You'd also need the tools to R and R the front sight to install another barrel band.

Your gut was right IMO, carbine is about $425-$500 to high at $2050.
As mentioned watch GB and try listing a WTB here for your wants. Remember there are VERY FEW original carbines out there.

JMO,
Charlie-Painter777

Obviously the Carbine doesn't HAVE to have these correct parts to work. But for $2050 in current condition, I'd pass also.

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[bentonville]

So lets add what we know is needed to a ballpark figure,
Real USGI C tip sling...... $75+
A IS Oiler................. $15.00
Type IA Barrel Band and Swivel..... $175 (on a good day)
So here's $265~ that would have to be spent.

Then these in to account, which may need replacing:
Not sure of the marking on the Hand Guard?
Same with marking on the Bolt?
What are the Bolt internals ?
Same with markings on the Op Slide?
Though it's the correct style...... We don't know the markings on the Mag Catch front tooth?

You'd also need the tools to R and R the front sight to install another barrel band.

Your gut was right IMO, carbine is about $425-$500 to high at $2050.
As mentioned watch GB and try listing a WTB here for your wants. Remember there are VERY FEW original carbines out there.

JMO,
Charlie-Painter777

Obviously the Carbine doesn't HAVE to have these correct parts to work. But for $2050 in current condition, I'd pass also.

I’ll call the guy tomorrow and pass. I really appreciate the guidance .

[painter777]

I really appreciate the guidance

Paying back,
Sure don't know it all, but was lucky enough to have had help from some of the best collectors in the world IMO.
You'll find most all Carbine people are good people.
Those that aren't and try to take advantage of newer collectors..... burn their name. This is a small world.
Best to you and remember: There is no stupid question........ well most aren't :-)

Cheers
Charlie-Painter777