Midway importing M1 Carbines

[ccmdfd]

Saw this on another forum.

In case somebody is interested.

https://www.midwayusa.com/us-militar...us-m1-carbines

[vcdgrips]

Pricing?

[revchuck38]

Pricing?

I didn't see any. I signed up for the notification; if they're reasonable, I'll get one. If it's more than a shooter-grade Garand from DCM, nope.

[rd62]

Signed up for a notification. I'd love a shooter Garand as well.

[60pilot]

I saw that, but with what Royal Tiger gets for beater carbines, I expect that they'll be well up into the teens. Apparently Midway doesn't honor 03 FFLs either. Hopefully CMP manages to get more from Korea at some point.

[Borderland]

These won't be cheap. Nothing like the CMP 1911's. Those were good deals because I see them being sold on GB for 30% over what the CMP sold them for.

I'll proffer a guess that the highest grade will be around $1500. Lowest grade probably $1100.

"Don't lowball me, I know what I have"

I'll buy one if the price isn't to outrageous but I think the chances of that are slim. Not terribly motivated because I already have a 43 Inland with a replaced Winchester barrel that shoots like a new rifle.

The thing about these Midway rifles is, if they haven't been rearsenaled the barrels could be used up. I suggest if anyone wants one they demand a muzzle erosion gage # be available and it be less than 2. Otherwise you will need to replace the barrel.

[BillSWPA]

Received an email this morning about M1 Carbines available from Classic Firearms. The price for what is described as Excellent Surplus Condition is about $1,600. This might be an indication of the likely prices from Midway.

[Borderland]

Here's one on an auction site in good condition. My guess it will go for around $1400. They seem to be increasing about $100 every year or so.

https://www.gunauction.com/buy/17145364

[Suvorov]

Thank you. I have long wanted a good M1 carbine and am at the point I can probably pull it off.

[Trooper224]

A few years ago, I bought an M1 Carbine that was an Italian return. I paid $700. I jumped on it because I'd watched prices steadily rise and doubted I'd find a good one cheaper. The metal is in excellent shape and the bore looked pristine, with a 1943 date. (Buffalo Arms barrel/National Postal Meter receiver) I replaced the Italian made stock with a walnut replica stock of GI profile and couldn't be happier.

If these Midway guns are Italian returns, it may be a best case to get an M1 carbine in good condition.