Dating winchester m1 carbine

How can I tell if my Winchester M1 is authentic?

You have a very nice Winchester M1 Carbine. Id have to see the stamps on ALL of the parts, but the good news for you is that from your pictures you have an un-touched (non-rebuild) authentic Winchester M1 Carbine. Ive misplaced my Winchester Dates of Manufacture hand book, but Im thinking yours is 1942/1943.

Why is the M1 carbine so popular?

After World War II, the M1 carbine became a popular plinking and ranch rifle. It is still popular with civilian shooters around the world and is prized as a historically significant collectors item.

How much is my Winchester 30 M1 worth?

If yours was just a shooter or a mix-master (arsenal rebuilt Winchester) Id hazard a guess of $650 to $750. If all of your rifle is original Winchester and original to the rifle, Id expect you could easily double that. If I were you, Id buy a Collectors book on .30 M1 Carbines and go thru it to study the markings.

What is the serial number range for the M1 carbine?

M1 carbine serial number ranges (1941-45) : From To Manufacturer Date 1 5 Inland Division, General Motors November 1941 6 10 Winchester Repeating Arms December 1941 11 999 999 Inland Division, General Motors 05/42-09/43 1 000 000 1 349 999 Winchester Repeating Arms 09/42-02/44 31 more rows ...

How do I find out what kind of Winchester rifle I have?

In some exceptional cases, a more detailed, accurate determination can be made by calling the Winchester Repeating Arms Historian at the Morgan, Utah office. 800-333-3288. Ask for the Winchester Repeating Arms Historian.

How do I contact Winchester Arms for questions?

Ask for the Winchester Repeating Arms Historian. For any other questions: 800.333.3288 or 801.876.2711. For Parts and Service call: 800.322.4626 For questions related to Ammunition don’t call us.

What is the serial number range for the M1 carbine?

M1 carbine serial number ranges (1941-45) : From To Manufacturer Date 1 5 Inland Division, General Motors November 1941 6 10 Winchester Repeating Arms December 1941 11 999 999 Inland Division, General Motors 05/42-09/43 1 000 000 1 349 999 Winchester Repeating Arms 09/42-02/44 31 more rows ...

Can you tell a fake M1A1 from a real one?

As a result, reproduction and fake stocks abound, and are quite difficult to tell from original ones. Today we are going to look at some of the specific features that can help you authenticate an M1A1 stock.

Which M1 carbine has the most value?

What is the most valuable M1 carbine? Original, “as built” condition Rock-Ola’s and Saginaw/Irwin Peterson tend to be the highest valued basic M1 Carbines. The much rarer UN-Quality and virtually non existent Commercial Contols M1 Carbines tend to be auction pieces where just about anything is possible. Where is the serial number on an M1 carbine?

Which is better M1 carbine or M16?

The M1A1 has a higher cyclic rate than the M16,which makes it great for taking down a large group of enemies quickly. Also,the M1A1 is smaller and more compact that the M16,which makes it more maneuverable than the M16 in close quarter combat. However,when it comes to all-roundness,the M1A1 loses to the M16.

How reliable is an M1 Garand?

When properly maintained it’s as reliable as anything else. It’s not a complicated design, and mine goes “bang!” every time I pull the trigger. But… it’s been surpassed by more modern designs, and it’s heavy, and modern magazines are much easier/c...