plainfield m1 carbine serial number lookup

If neither apply, yes, it has to go thru an 01 FFL (unless you have a 03FFL aka C&R license). If your seller is in CA and you are too, no FFL is needed as long as it's a USGI version. If you buy from the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) no FFL is needed. Original, as issued/non messed with carbines can be $1000 - $1500+.ģ. For a Korean War rework, prices range from $400 for import marked (or Italian army returns thru the CMP) to $750 for a rarer mfr. Blue Sky imports have issues, so stay away.Ģ. Non import marked carbines are also worth more (these also don't have serial numbers added to stock). Also, non-reworks are best (push button safety and flip sights), but there's a lot of fakery in M1 Carbines, so unless you know what you're looking at, don't pay top dollar for an 'original.' Better to get a Korean War rework that has the bayonet lug, adjustable rear sight and flip safety. There are specific variations that change the picture though.

USGI is obviously more collectible with RockOla, Winchester, IBM being the most collectible of the commonly found manufacturers. Universal carbines almost universally suck. Most commercial versions aren't the best, though Plainfield's aren't too bad. Collectability/Reliability: Any USGI carbine will generally run great.

Plainfield m1 carbine serial number lookup