Getting a new gun. Not sure what to do with it. - The Firearms Forum

08-17-2012, 04:37 PM

So a buddy of mine needed a good scope for a new rifle he got. It was a custom target rifle built on the 1917 Remington Enfield action. So I needed a new scope for my 308. I sold him the scope (Bushnell Elite 4200 6-24x40mm). We talked and he said it would be a month or two to come up with the funds. I said no problem then he got to talking about an M1 carbine he had. Long story short I ended up with the M1 carbine and him the scope. Now not sure if I am going to keep the carbine or use it as trading fodder.

I don't need nor really have room for another rifle. A Local shop has Smith M&P 40's on sale for $350 was thinking of seeing if they would do a trade.

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BlackEagle · 08-17-2012, 06:11 PM

I learned to shoot with dad's M1 Carbine. It's a sweet gun. I see quite a few people saying "I used to have one, wish I still had it."

Someone else could be able to tell you how much it's worth.

Tmergen24 · 08-17-2012, 06:18 PM

idk but id love to have it and im sure its worth more than 350

hstout1143 · 08-17-2012, 06:34 PM

We take ours out every time we go shooting, it's a fun gun to shoot that's for sure.

CCHolderinMaine · 08-17-2012, 08:06 PM

Wish I lived closer to you. I'd go buy one of those Smiths so I could trade it to you for that carbine....

aa1911 · 08-17-2012, 08:27 PM

you could send it to me for my birthday! comin' up before too long... I don't have a carbine yet...

gdmoody · 08-17-2012, 09:27 PM

Is that a Universal carbine? It is hard to read what it says on the receiver. It looks to be in great condition, the bolt is a little rough but every thing else looks good. If you get around to shooting it, I think you would change your mind about trading it off. The M1 Carbines are very much fun to shoot. From what I have heard, Universal's are not known to be the best quality carbines, but I know it would still be fun to shoot.

08-17-2012, 09:57 PM

Yes its a universal carbine.

3/2 STA SS · 08-18-2012, 12:02 PM

They are going to want $$ along with that carbine. I would ask $400 for the Carbine.

gun runner · 08-18-2012, 12:05 PM

Keep the gun. Its a .308 right?

76Highboy · 08-18-2012, 12:10 PM

You should pass on getting it. Instead send it to me.

aa1911 · 08-18-2012, 12:13 PM

I called dibs first, hahaa...

76Highboy · 08-18-2012, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aa1911

I called dibs first, hahaa...

Ya but,,, but,,, dangit. Now, back to me sinister evil plan of geting it from you.

ozo · 08-18-2012, 12:36 PM

Are you really not sure what to do with it?
Need someone to tell you ??.....just bloating....??
What ya asking?

It's a 30M1 ????

08-18-2012, 04:56 PM

It might just stay in the back of the safe and I will just stock pile ammo for when the zombies come.

jedwil · 08-18-2012, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by cpttango30

It might just stay in the back of the safe and I will just stock pile ammo for when the zombies come.

Ammo is readily available and reasonably priced. Lots of magazines out there that are cheap. I have a Universal and an Inland. Like them both. They both have shot flawlessly. Shoot it and enjoy.....

gdmoody · 08-18-2012, 09:03 PM

I buy ammo for mine when I can find a good deal on it, I have about ten 15 round and three or four 30 round magazines for mine, it is an I. B. M.

Ledslnger · 08-18-2012, 09:48 PM

Looks like a clean gun, def worth $350 IMO.

08-17-2012, 04:37 PM	#1
cpttango30 Adnanced Senior Member Posts: n/a	Getting a new gun. Not sure what to do with it. So a buddy of mine needed a good scope for a new rifle he got. It was a custom target rifle built on the 1917 Remington Enfield action. So I needed a new scope for my 308. I sold him the scope (Bushnell Elite 4200 6-24x40mm). We talked and he said it would be a month or two to come up with the funds. I said no problem then he got to talking about an M1 carbine he had. Long story short I ended up with the M1 carbine and him the scope. Now not sure if I am going to keep the carbine or use it as trading fodder. I don't need nor really have room for another rifle. A Local shop has Smith M&P 40's on sale for $350 was thinking of seeing if they would do a trade. -->

08-17-2012, 06:11 PM	#2
BlackEagle Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: UK Posts: 3,248	Re: Getting a new gun. Not sure what to do with it. I learned to shoot with dad's M1 Carbine. It's a sweet gun. I see quite a few people saying "I used to have one, wish I still had it." Someone else could be able to tell you how much it's worth.

08-17-2012, 06:18 PM	#3
Tmergen24 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Wisconsin Contributor Posts: 103	Re: Getting a new gun. Not sure what to do with it. idk but id love to have it and im sure its worth more than 350

08-17-2012, 06:34 PM	#4
hstout1143 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: California Contributor Posts: 1,815	Re: Getting a new gun. Not sure what to do with it. We take ours out every time we go shooting, it's a fun gun to shoot that's for sure. __________________ NRA Life Member Kids that hunt and fish don't mug old ladies. "Government's first duty is to protect the people, not run their lives." - Ronald Reagan "Deo Duce, Ferro Comitante", With God as my leader and my sword as my companion

08-17-2012, 08:06 PM	#5
CCHolderinMaine Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Steep Falls, Maine Contributor Posts: 702	Re: Getting a new gun. Not sure what to do with it. Wish I lived closer to you. I'd go buy one of those Smiths so I could trade it to you for that carbine....

08-17-2012, 08:27 PM	#6
aa1911 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 3,120	Re: Getting a new gun. Not sure what to do with it. you could send it to me for my birthday! comin' up before too long... I don't have a carbine yet... __________________ "Loud noises don't end gunfights.... well placed shots do."

08-17-2012, 09:27 PM	#7
gdmoody Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northeast Georgia Contributor Posts: 6,407	Re: Getting a new gun. Not sure what to do with it. Is that a Universal carbine? It is hard to read what it says on the receiver. It looks to be in great condition, the bolt is a little rough but every thing else looks good. If you get around to shooting it, I think you would change your mind about trading it off. The M1 Carbines are very much fun to shoot. From what I have heard, Universal's are not known to be the best quality carbines, but I know it would still be fun to shoot. __________________ NRA Endowment Member GeorgiaCarry.Org Member Retired US Army Postal Worker Personally, I carry a gun because I'm too young to die and too old to take an ass whoopin'.....author unknown (but obviously brilliant)

08-17-2012, 09:57 PM	#8
cpttango30 Adnanced Senior Member Posts: n/a	Re: Getting a new gun. Not sure what to do with it. Yes its a universal carbine.

08-18-2012, 12:02 PM	#9
3/2 STA SS Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Tampa Bay Area, FL Posts: 1,454	Re: Getting a new gun. Not sure what to do with it. They are going to want $$ along with that carbine. I would ask $400 for the Carbine. __________________ MORS DE CONTACTUS-DEATH ON CONTACT

08-18-2012, 12:05 PM	#10
gun runner Former Guest Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: South Texas Contributor Posts: 1,871	Re: Getting a new gun. Not sure what to do with it. Keep the gun. Its a .308 right?

08-18-2012, 12:10 PM	#11
76Highboy Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Meridian, Idaho Contributor Posts: 7,094	Re: Getting a new gun. Not sure what to do with it. You should pass on getting it. Instead send it to me.

08-18-2012, 12:13 PM	#12
aa1911 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 3,120	Re: Getting a new gun. Not sure what to do with it. I called dibs first, hahaa... __________________ "Loud noises don't end gunfights.... well placed shots do."

08-18-2012, 12:36 PM	#14
ozo Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Nashville TN Posts: 2,772	Re: Getting a new gun. Not sure what to do with it. Are you really not sure what to do with it? Need someone to tell you ??.....just bloating....?? What ya asking? It's a 30M1 ???? __________________ http://www.nranews.com/#/nranews, "ozo. you're off your rocker sir." -johnlives4christ http://www.prisonplanet.com/ -America,Bless GOD- Last edited by ozo; 08-18-2012 at 12:40 PM..

08-18-2012, 04:56 PM	#15
cpttango30 Adnanced Senior Member Posts: n/a	Re: Getting a new gun. Not sure what to do with it. It might just stay in the back of the safe and I will just stock pile ammo for when the zombies come.

08-18-2012, 09:03 PM	#17
gdmoody Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northeast Georgia Contributor Posts: 6,407	Re: Getting a new gun. Not sure what to do with it. I buy ammo for mine when I can find a good deal on it, I have about ten 15 round and three or four 30 round magazines for mine, it is an I. B. M. __________________ NRA Endowment Member GeorgiaCarry.Org Member Retired US Army Postal Worker Personally, I carry a gun because I'm too young to die and too old to take an ass whoopin'.....author unknown (but obviously brilliant)

08-18-2012, 09:48 PM	#18
Ledslnger V.I.P. Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: IA/IL Posts: 436	Re: Getting a new gun. Not sure what to do with it. Looks like a clean gun, def worth $350 IMO.