I'm new to this forum but I need some advice and hope this group may be able to help.
I have an M1 Carbine that has been a shooter for a long time. I just had a Fulton Armory Technical Inspection which determined I need a new barrel, new slide, new springs, new extractor and some other things.
I am trying to determine whether to pay to fix it or sell it as-is. If I get the new barrel, etc, that will break the "authenticity" but at least I can shoot it. I have no room for a safe queen that I cannot shoot. Is it even worth enough in the current condition to make this a valid question?
Is there a market for "project" Carbines? If so, any idea what this might be worth?
I like the carbine (we all do, or we wouldn't be in this forum), but I could easily buy a NIB "modern" rifle for less than the cost of repairs.
The Carbine details:
* WWII-era but not issued
* Sat in Rock Island Arsenal getting upgrades (adj. rear sight/bayo lug/M2 stock)
* Saginaw S'G' (SN 1844xxx) (Irwin Pedersen?)
* Underwood barrel ("8-43" w/Ordanance mark)
* Stock cartouche (P) and [RIA/EB]
* "S A" inside stock
You help is appreciated. Thanks!