Posted: 8/2/2001 3:12:27 PM EDT
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I have found a SA M1 that is probably the best looking M1 I have ever seen. I have yet to lay hands on it as it is mounted on pegs out of reach of folks in the guys shop but he says it is all original SA. The stock looks superb and all metal looks as if it may have the orig parkerizing. Have yet to verify the serial # or parts content so I don't know for sure if it is all SA or that all parts are correct for year of mfg. Guy is asking $1150.00. I know the M1 is becoming scarce and I paid $575.00 last year for a very nice SA shooter with mostly SA parts although it was arsenal re-worked in the late 60's and was part of the lend-lease deal. I am not M1 ignorant but not fluent either. If this rifle is all original with correct parts and cartouched stock etc etc is it worth $1150.00? |
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There are more rebuilds with original parts floating around than true all originals, so be carefull. There are even fake cartouche stamps floating around. If it is a true original its worth it.. but there are very few of those left that collecters have not found. If someone has rebuilt it with all the proper parts you can do it yourself for less. |
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I have a Springfield Armory M1, ser 4115XX. All 100% original, and in VG cond. Bought in '78, and sleeps in storage back in Canada, as you can't own any semi autos here. When I get over to Canada, I always run a few clips out of 'her'. She's a beaut. A real classic. Thanks to Garandman on the yr of manuf (Dec 41). If you get that M1, and its fair dinkum, hang on to it, as there is a lot of shit out there. Good Luck! |
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Quoted: I have a Springfield Armory M1, ser 4115XX. All 100% original, and in VG cond. Good Luck! Thats interesting. My own M1 is in that range @ # 4301XX and was made in Jan 42'. I love it because of the fact that it was made after the Japs bombed Pearl........think thats kinda neat. |
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As others have said, take a Duff book with you when you get to examine it . I can,t recall how many times I've gone to look at M1's that the owners have claimed to be original and unfired to find a post war 1960's rebuilds ! or Korean import clunkers ! Also beware of good restorations being passed off as original. If it is a true orig WW2 SA than the price isn't to bad, Depending on serial #. TAN..... |
| Every word that tangeant said! If this rifle is on the wall, instead of being snapped up, it is either (1) overpriced, or (2) not what the seller claims. Duff's books are a must to evaluate same. If the owner/seller won't let you/him disassemble the rifle and examine every part, walk away. |