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John D. · 11-22-2001, 11:48 PM

First - it looks as thought the stock is a replacement given the piece and the cutting on the stock (diamond pattern - right era, wrong pattern for an '02 (I can't really see the hardware - which is another indication), I believe..). If its not the original stock (the forestock looks to be correct, though - at least from the photo?), then that will effect the value.

Second, the grips do not match either stocks. Either they are "new" (non-original) or were refurbished.

Since the piece is restored, it will take several thousand off the price. If the stock is not original - then the asking price would be about right - or a tad on the high side, even though it's a Morgan restoration. If you are shopping in this price range - then I'd think most collectors would want original/original.

Is any carbine collectible, though? Yes - as long as it was originally a carbine, IMHO..!

Best to all for a great thanksgiving!!!

11-22-2001, 11:48 PM	#5
John D. Administrator & Site Owner LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: A Little NE of Somewhere... Posts: 2,651 Thanks: 478 Thanked 517 Times in 129 Posts	THere are possible two problems... First - it looks as thought the stock is a replacement given the piece and the cutting on the stock (diamond pattern - right era, wrong pattern for an '02 (I can't really see the hardware - which is another indication), I believe..). If its not the original stock (the forestock looks to be correct, though - at least from the photo?), then that will effect the value. Second, the grips do not match either stocks. Either they are "new" (non-original) or were refurbished. Since the piece is restored, it will take several thousand off the price. If the stock is not original - then the asking price would be about right - or a tad on the high side, even though it's a Morgan restoration. If you are shopping in this price range - then I'd think most collectors would want original/original. Is any carbine collectible, though? Yes - as long as it was originally a carbine, IMHO..! Best to all for a great thanksgiving!!!