Southern_guy
July 26, 2008, 02:01 AM
I've stumbled upon what appears to be a M2 Carbine converted to semi-automatic fire.
The stock shows many dents and scrapes, is cut differently than a normal M1,and is "squarish" in overall shape and feel, with a maroon wood coloration. The bolt is round instead of flat, and the charging lever has a "shelf" hanging over the bolt. Also, the adjustable sights are marked in bright white lettering, instead of just etched into the uncolored like normal M1s. The barrel was apparently heated red-hot multiple times, and the wood furniture shows burn and smoke marks inside. A tiny hole is drilled into the bottom of the bolt. It also had several unique 30 round mags that came with it.
Overall, signs of extensive usage, wear, and constant fire can be seen everywhere. The owner bought it in the early 1950s from the NRA, and rarely fired it. A gunsmith did state that tens of thousands of rounds had been pumped through the carbine, and it was of early 1944 manufacture.
Clearly, it was involved in some heavy fighting.
However, the reciever has a crack in it that prevents it from being used. Judging from the description I've given, what would you put the approximate value of the carbine?
The stock shows many dents and scrapes, is cut differently than a normal M1,and is "squarish" in overall shape and feel, with a maroon wood coloration. The bolt is round instead of flat, and the charging lever has a "shelf" hanging over the bolt. Also, the adjustable sights are marked in bright white lettering, instead of just etched into the uncolored like normal M1s. The barrel was apparently heated red-hot multiple times, and the wood furniture shows burn and smoke marks inside. A tiny hole is drilled into the bottom of the bolt. It also had several unique 30 round mags that came with it.
Overall, signs of extensive usage, wear, and constant fire can be seen everywhere. The owner bought it in the early 1950s from the NRA, and rarely fired it. A gunsmith did state that tens of thousands of rounds had been pumped through the carbine, and it was of early 1944 manufacture.
Clearly, it was involved in some heavy fighting.
However, the reciever has a crack in it that prevents it from being used. Judging from the description I've given, what would you put the approximate value of the carbine?