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M1 Carbines at gun shop
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Almost every M1 Carbine and most Garands I've seen at gun shops have bad barrels. That's not a biggie to fix, but they are often priced like they have good barrels. Caveat.
When I've seen people buy a $1200 run of the mill M1 at a shop I don't know whether to cringe or be somewhat thankful it keeps the CMP ones in stock longer and leaves a chance for me to get another one.
one-eyed Jack
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Before I was able to predict the future, NIB M2s were going for $500 dealer and M14s for $600 dealer from RIA. I think they were assembled from assorted new parts. I bought one M2 built on an Inland receiver. Should have bought ten and some M14s. Who's to know? Jack.
yes; will never buy a surplus gun again at todays prices; 1984 paid $150 for my garand and m1 carbine, $500 for valmet folding stock ak in 223 with 4 mags. $600 for m1a ultra match with mags and scope mount from a guy that needed money
I wasn't alive in 1984 to score those deals
I've heard various competing theories about whether or not milsurp prices will decline. I'm inclined to think "no" since I still see enough young people shooting them (one theory I heard was that in 10-15 years prices will come down since no young people like milsurps, and the demand will decrease as older folks pass away--which my experience has taught me is BS).
I was too young to get the really great deals, but it is what it is. There's no time machine for me to use to get $300 Mausers or $90 SKS, etc. Even the stuff I've bought in the past that I felt at the time might've been overpaying has been worth it, as in 2-3 years time it becomes a "good deal" as surplus prices rise.
For some stuff-- '03 Springfield, M1 Carbine, etc. -- I think the market's already gone too far for me. A couple of years ago I nearly grabbed an '03A3 for $600 (had the "I'll take it" email written up and everything), but didn't go through with it. Now, I'd expect to pay at least a grand, which makes it a lot less enticing to me.
not really prices on guns have sky rocketed; my colt gold cup was $500 then and colt python $600
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Bought my first Colt 1911 Commander in 9mm for a whopping $200 in 1982 From Bob's on Boston & Aborn St. in Salem was used but not abused. I thought I got a good deal too. ( BTW I still have it too!)
40 caliber
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]]I don’t know, I wasn’t born until 1987....![[smile]](/xen/styles/default/xenforo/smilies.vb/001.gif "Smile [smile]")
bunch a puppies
I was a 1LT in the army on the german border looking at east germans/russians looking back at me.
keeping the world safe for democracy..
smokey-seven
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I paid 250 for an Inland M1 Carbine in like brand new condition, 1944 barrel, AND a colt 1911A1 1944 issue in like new condition in 1985. It was fair money then, I got a little deal since the guy did not have a license and they were his dads guns. I was making around 400 a week.
Palladin
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$17.50 + $2.50 S&H for my M1 Carbine in 1966
Palladin
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LOL. I was 10, dad bought it
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