Winchester 30 Carbine

[InkedLilPiggy]

Hey guys and gals. Not sure how many WW2 collectors are on the forum but hopefully there are a few. I recently came into possession of a very nice Winchester 30 cal carbine. From what I can figure out so far I have a rifle that was manufactured in 1944. The serial numbers from the barrel, receiver, and trigger group all match. The stock is not a Winchester stock it is a Springfield Armory stock. I have located a Winchester stock and will have that soon as well as an original bayonet. I'm just looking for a ballpark figure on the value of this gun. I don't know that I will be selling it but interested to know what I have. Thanks.

[Mr VJP]

Condition is everything as far as value goes.  The Winchester M1 Carbines are very much in demand by collectors.  It is worth at least $1000 and maybe as much as $2000 if it is all original.  But even with a replacement Winchester stock, it's not all original.

 

[InkedLilPiggy]

The stock is a true WW2, Winchester stock from what I have been told. I don't know if there is a way to tell that the stock is not the actual stock the rifle initially left the factory with. I do know that the gun is probably in at least 90% condition as it sits now with the SA stock.

[Mr VJP]

The serial numbers should all match to be considered all original.  The stock should have a serial number on it too.

 

[InkedLilPiggy]

Oh okay. The SA stock does not have a aerial number that I have been able to find. But even if the Winchester stick dies I would rather have that in there, closer to original. Do you happen to know where the serial number in the stock would be?

[Mr VJP]

The position varies with the maker.  The price you can get for the rifle also varies with the place you decide to offer it for sale, even if you don't want to sell it.

 

[InkedLilPiggy]

I don't know what I want to do with it yet. I just got it the other day. I am not really a collector, I like to have a use for each and every one of my guns. I don't know what use this gun would actually have for me. But maybe this will be the first collector piece for me. If u decide to sell it perhaps you can steer me in a good direction.

[Mr VJP]

www.gunbroker.com is what will get you the most interested buyers, and the highest price.