Need to have an "evaluation" of a carbine stock

[Rick the Librarian]

Although I have pretty good knowledge of M1903s, M1 Garands, etc. I freely admit my ignorance concerning M1 carbines. I have a friend of mine who asked some questions about an M1 carbine stock. Any of you that feel able to a) evaluate the stock, and b) give a ballpark idea of worth, could you either PM me, or, better yet, email me at rrsATmsn.com .

Thanks in advance!

RtL

[Tuna]

Rick the best thing would be to post some photos of the stock. Both sides and the sling well would be good plus any of the acceptance marks on the left side of the stock.

[Rick the Librarian]

Here are some pictures:

[emmagee1917]

Looks like a solid , good condition Winchester stock . Does need some TLC . The holes for the M-15 grenade launcher sight will have a neutral to very negitive effect on the value. I picked up a stock for an M1 Garand for $20 because noone else would buy it because of those holes . Stock was near mint otherwise and fits tight to the guns . You do need to check closely for cracks through the reciver area , pistol grip area , and between the sling well and buttplate because of it's possible launching role.
Chris

[Tuna]

The value is not there and not just the grenade site holes but the fact that it was turned into a low wood stock. It's been well sanded and has some damage around the nut for the recoil plate screw and forward of that in the trigger housing area. It really doesn't have any collector value and would be in my area a $100 stock.

[Rick the Librarian]

I knew it wasn't a "premium" stock by any stretch of the imagination, but wasn't sure what the "lowering" and other changes had done. I hated to give the guy a "too low" value, but didn't want to make it sound like he had found the end of the rainbow, either.

Thanks!

RtL

[jimb]

I think Tuna is about right on his estimate of value. With some TLC it could be improved and someone who didn't mind the fact that it is a cut-down might pay as much as $175. But I'm not sure it would be worth the effort to restore it unless it is as an act of "love". I probably would myself, but then I'm kind of nutz that way.