Fake 30s on Ebay

[imarangemaster]

What a surprise! Fake 30s being sold as USGI. Browsing Ebay and found a fake "J" Jahn 30 rounder: wrong script, double stamped and rounded back corners, a fake 30 with "UI" electro-penciled (ugh), and one stamped "KY" on the back of a flimsy, rounded corner aftermarket that says is USGI. They are even selling a "UU" stamped KCI 30 as GI for 3X value. They had other issues, but not going to discuss in case the fakers are lurking here for info.

They were also a couple of legitimate used/VG condition SEYs for $65 from a different seller, but those got snagged. I was surprised to see that there are some Jay Scott 30s, one in the original box.

Information

Warning: This is a relatively older thread This discussion is older than 360 days. Some information contained in it may no longer be current.

[rcathey]

Doubly interesting since it's against the eBay regs to sell magazines that hold more than 10 rounds.

[tenOC]

Sellers call them 10 round or say they hold 10 rounds.

[painter777]

Anyone seen the S'G' 8 peice lot ending in ~10 minutes. currently @ $ 355
S'G' hammer described as type III.
Looks like a Fatboy to me. Pics are bad.
Look real ?

WW2 M1 CARBINE 8 PC S HOUSING HAMMER FIRING PIN SEAR EXTRACTOR GUARD | eBay

Add: Sold for $ 382

[painter777]

His next item a HIGH C bayo band, buttplate and 30rd WRA Magcatch. Ends in 25 minutes, currently @ $ 102.51
SOLD $ 197
WW2 M1M2 CARBINE 3 PC LATE WINCHESTER BARREL BAND MAG RELEASE BUTT PLATE W screw | eBay

---------- Post added at 06:21 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:17 PM ----------

Then I cut Hi-wood Inland stock with CC ending in 55 minutes, currently @ $395
//////////////////// SOLD $ 406.56
WW2 M1 CARBINE VERY EARLY TYPE 1 HIGH WOOD I CUT STOCK FOR INLAND SAGINAW GEAR | eBay

---------- Post added at 06:23 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:21 PM ----------

55 minutes a C tip sling with Round Keeper/buckle currently @ $ 50
SOLD $ 66.00, Great price for a Round keeper/buckle !

WW2 M1 CARBINE GREEN/KHAKI CANVAS SLING PULL THE DOT ORIGINAL ISSUE UN-MARKED | eBay

[painter777]

Seen a very nice S'G' 1,8 mil Carbine sell on GB in the last couple days. Beautiful stock and boxed S'G' and CC.
I thought a nice grab for the $2525 it sold for. I expected a higher sale price.
Was so tempted but have some hefty bills coming my way. Don't you love when your truck warranty ends ? No recalls on Fords Eco boost v-6 with known timing chain problems !!

M1 Carbine S Relics at GunBroker.com : 870658867

[tenOC]

I found one a couple years ago on GB with a $729 buy it now that had just started. Kept looking for the scam but there wasn't one. Called the pawn shop selling it on the phone to pay for it and yes, it was for real.

[painter777]

IMR,
Who makes the KY one ?
If this is the one your talking about there is no mention of it being USGI that I seen:
M1 Carbine Magazine 10 Round SplitbackÂ*marked KY | eBay

I don't use 30's very often but that said... I've had good luck with the J (Jahn) made ones. Did you see the lot of 3 ?
I'd have to dig mine out to see if these offerings match up, I believe they are real...... I think
(3) M1 Carbine magazines, 10 rds each coded for Jahn industriesÂ* | eBay

It looks like the trick is to put 2 rough mags in a old worn out belt pouch and get 3x what they're worth separate.
A few I looked at from that group of 9 have rust pin holes in them.
Sure glad I was buying back when $16-$18 for a 15rd like new seemed high to many buyers.
I know I bought well over a 100 about 10 to 12 at a time from one of the sellers at our local gun show for $12 per mag no matter the markings. He retired and his nephew took over who had seen me buy many times from his Uncle. He raised the price to $20 each. I remember offering to buy at $18 and he wouldn't budge. I walked around the corner just as another seller was filling a tray with mags from a large tote. All like new, many still in wrap. At $10 each I bought 30 and he threw in a couple extras. Good guy, bought a W code Underwood from him at the next show. He's still around and I always try to buy something from him. He still gets a kick out of selling me mags for $10 each that he was given many years ago.

Good Luck to you as you wade thru those auctions,

CH-P777

[imarangemaster]

IMR,
Who makes the KY one ?
If this is the one your talking about there is no mention of it being USGI that I seen:
M1 Carbine Magazine 10 Round SplitbackÂ*marked KY | eBay

I don't use 30's very often but that said... I've had good luck with the J (Jahn) made ones. Did you see the lot of 3 ?
I'd have to dig mine out to see if these offerings match up, I believe they are real...... I think
(3) M1 Carbine magazines, 10 rds each coded for Jahn industriesÂ* | eBay

It looks like the trick is to put 2 rough mags in a old worn out belt pouch and get 3x what they're worth separate.
A few I looked at from that group of 9 have rust pin holes in them.
Sure glad I was buying back when $16-$18 for a 15rd like new seemed high to many buyers.
I know I bought well over a 100 about 10 to 12 at a time from one of the sellers at our local gun show for $12 per mag no matter the markings. He retired and his nephew took over who had seen me buy many times from his Uncle. He raised the price to $20 each. I remember offering to buy at $18 and he wouldn't budge. I walked around the corner just as another seller was filling a tray with mags from a large tote. All like new, many still in wrap. At $10 each I bought 30 and he threw in a couple extras. Good guy, bought a W code Underwood from him at the next show. He's still around and I always try to buy something from him. He still gets a kick out of selling me mags for $10 each that he was given many years ago.

Good Luck to you as you wade thru those auctions,

CH-P777

The KY. He doesn’t say is GI but is selling it at GI price. I only saw the single Jahn an it is phony as a $3.bill.

[imarangemaster]

The KY. He doesn’t say is GI but is selling it at GI price. I only saw the single Jahn an it is phony as a $3.bill.

Those three are real. Not a bad price if they go for anything less than $55 to $60 each. That seems to be market for them now. I got the SEYs for $65 each which was about right for real ones.