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Gunbroker unfortunately is not the place to find deals unless it is a mislabeled, underpriced buy it now that goes instantly, or you roll the dice on terrible pictures/item description. It is absolutely an easy way to find decent stuff if you are willing to pay.
"Hometown" or in-state sale forums are often a good place to pick up very good deals on C&R firearms if you can move fast and/or drive to meet.
Seconded above on LGS carbine prices; <$1000 is rare for anything. Expect to pay to 10-20% premium for anything but an Inland.
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Nice collection!
I have a CMP Garand and a CMP 1911 so I want to pick up a carbine to complete the set (ha, yeah right, probably will want a Thompson or something after that, I guess its never complete...).
I wish CMP still sold them.
I'm thinking i'm going to take the plunge and start bidding on one from gunbroker.
I really like the idea of one of the models made by a non-gun manufacturing company like a rock-ola or national postal meter.
Gunbroker unfortunately is not the place to find deals unless it is a mislabeled, underpriced buy it now that goes instantly, or you roll the dice on terrible pictures/item description. It is absolutely an easy way to find decent stuff if you are willing to pay.
"Hometown" or in-state sale forums are often a good place to pick up very good deals on C&R firearms if you can move fast and/or drive to meet.
Seconded above on LGS carbine prices; <$1000 is rare for anything. Expect to pay to 10-20% premium for anything but an Inland.
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I would go with the Inland myself, of the WWII manufactures they had the best rep overall for quality. Gunbroker is chancy for getting what is in the description. That's why I suggested taking the time to search LGS's. Get this if you do
Barrel Gauge Expect the average barrel to gauge a "2", these are 75 year old rifles.
Honest, the best way to get a decent, reliable M-1 Carbine in 2020 is bite the bullet and get a new production Fulton Armory version. Their expensive, but given well cared for USGI Carbines command prices close to $1400-1600 bucks it does have advantages. You get a lifetime warranty, a rifle with zero rounds on it and one made to USGI or better specs compared to current or past commercial Carbines