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12/20/2024 2:51:46 AM EDT
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12/20/2024 3:02:18 AM EDT
[#1]
Just be aware it's a Springfield Armory Incorporated  gun and not a Springfield Armory gi gun.
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12/20/2024 4:06:39 AM EDT
[#2]
Did those have cast receivers if memory serves me correctly?
If you own M&P40 Ser. CPD1915 I will trade you a new M&P40 M2 for it. It belonged to a friend of mind who is deceased.
12/20/2024 4:40:24 AM EDT
[#3]
How much? If it’s an absolute smoking deal sure but if not spend the extra for usgi
12/20/2024 8:18:13 AM EDT
[#4]
Originally Posted By Epyon:
Did those have cast receivers if memory serves me correctly?
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IIRC, the cast receivers came a year or so into production.

Originally Posted By eviioiive:
How much? If it’s an absolute smoking deal sure but if not spend the extra for usgi
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Exactly, how much? IIRC II, the "Inc" rifles were originally priced way over the DCM mil counterparts in the '80s. I think a DCM service grade was like $600 when the Inc rifles were like $900. The rules changed about civilian sales of mil surplus in the late 80's which opened up DCM mil sales at lower prices than the Inc rifles.  
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Back the Blue
12/20/2024 10:59:53 AM EDT
[#5]
Usually they are about $200-300 under a decent USGI M1. So about $800-$900. The difference is the value of collectibility.

I always recommend buying original M1 carbines or rifles. They have a bigger market for resale and better parts.
12/20/2024 12:40:17 PM EDT
[#6]
That is definitely a commercial Springfield built M1, probably with a cast receiver. No special collector value, unless some USGI parts with collector value were used in the build. The highest number USGI M1 every observed was 6100499. Anything above that is assumed to be a commercial gun unless verified by the experts associated with the CMP or GCA.
12/20/2024 12:47:37 PM EDT
[#7]
PS, looking at the photo it looks like that gun has Metric M14 sights instead of the correct Yds  marked sight that the M1 Garand used.
12/30/2024 10:21:07 PM EDT
[#8]
“Cast don’t last.” …. Often heard on the firing line at Camp Perry between matches. Pros-in-the-Know prefer forged receivers.
1/2/2025 8:56:57 PM EDT
[#9]
The fact that the Springfield armory doesn’t have the TM symbol makes me wonder if this was an 80% receiver or something and someone finished it and had it engraved. That doesn’t really look like the commercial SA markings I’ve seen and it’s certainly it USGI.
1/3/2025 8:33:48 AM EDT
[#10]
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Originally Posted By CitizenKane:
The fact that the Springfield armory doesn’t have the TM symbol makes me wonder if this was an 80% receiver or something and someone finished it and had it engraved. That doesn’t really look like the commercial SA markings I’ve seen and it’s certainly it USGI.
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It's a legit SA commercial receiver.
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Back the Blue
1/10/2025 5:26:13 AM EDT
[#11]
I'll always recommend waiting / saving up for a real usgi rifle.

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