Smith Carbine $1400 ( WDYT?)

[Mark_Mark]

Was at my local and this was available. What you guys think? did a bit of research and I love the history

looks like a cracked stock

 

[Jackrabbit1957]

The crack is an easy fix, when are you buying it?

 

[1KPerDay]

Cool.


Forgotten weapons has a video also if interested.

 

[Mark_Mark]

The crack is an easy fix, when are you buying it?

should I? looks cool! but they also have a perfect condition Gold Cup National Match with perfect box and letter, but it’s $2,000 bucks

 

[Mark_Mark]

they also have a Stainless Ruger New Army for $700… controversial enough to buy

 

[hawg]

I'd go with the Smith. The rest are a dime a dozen so to speak.

 

[Steel Horse Rider]

I found one on the Legacy collectibles site that sold for $2,995.00 in 2021. I guess it depends on how much you want one. As JackRabbit stated the crack is relatively easy to fix. I repaired a Japanese Arisaka Type 38 carbine stock that had the butt almost completely broken off at the wrist with Acraglas and the repair is almost invisible.

 

[Mark_Mark]

I'd go with the Smith. The rest are a dime a dozen so to speak.

I seen the rubber cup thing, So cool! Want to shoot one! and this was a Civil War Gun too! wow

 

[WestKentucky]

I would do it if I had the money to spare. They aren’t very common so it will be an interesting conversation piece.

BUT

If you get it it’s gotta be a shooter. Leave the safe queens and the “too valuable blah blah” guns for the museums. This is a cool gun, it would be wasted as a piece of art.

 

[Mark_Mark]

I would do it if I had the money to spare. They aren’t very common so it will be an interesting conversation piece.

BUT

If you get it it’s gotta be a shooter. Leave the safe queens and the “too valuable blah blah” guns for the museums. This is a cool gun, it would be wasted as a piece of art.

what you think of the price?

 

[MEHavey]

Forget the stock crack.
Fixed in a heartbeat.

OOC: what does the front sight look like?
And does it lock up "reasonably" tight when closed?

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[Mark_Mark]

I found one on the Legacy collectibles site that sold for $2,995.00 in 2021. I guess it depends on how much you want one. As JackRabbit stated the crack is relatively easy to fix. I repaired a Japanese Arisaka Type 38 carbine stock that had the butt almost completely broken off at the wrist with Acraglas and the repair is almost invisible.

send it to Jack and let him fix the cracks and give it a test fire!!!

I’m think $1250 offer…?

 

[Mark_Mark]

Forget the stock crack.
Fixed in a heartbeat.

OOC: what does the front sight look like?
And does it lock up "reasonably" tight when closed?

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it’s tight and the bore is pronounced and clean

 

[Mark_Mark]

I’m try to go there tomorrow for more detail photos

the screws don’t look right

 

[MEHavey]

Front Sight ?
Original or skirmish....?

 

[Mark_Mark]

Front Sight ?
Original or skirmish....?

don’t know… U’ma stop by tomorrow for more photos

 

[Mark_Mark]

Front Sight ?
Original or skirmish....?

here a few detail shoot I took today. will take more tomorrow

 

[Mark_Mark]

they also have 2 original colts that looks pretty cool. I’ll take a few photos also

 

[WestKentucky]

what you think of the price?

From what I’m seeing online it seems fair enough. Nicer guns sell for more. Guns of this condition seem to be slightly higher. I would say this is a buy, but not a steal.

I’ll add this though, I don’t know when the last one I saw in the wild was, so if somebody wants it and it’s in front of them and not blatantly overpriced, it seems logical to pay the man behind the counter. With guns like this, DO NOT leave that store without asking where the gun came from, when it was last shot, and if there is any additional ammo or associated period gear available. If these guns get into the hands of a person who knows what it is, it’s likely going to attract some “stuff”. If it’s an inherited gun from great uncle Billy then there is much less hope of getting more stuff.

 

[Mark_Mark]

From what I’m seeing online it seems fair enough. Nicer guns sell for more. Guns of this condition seem to be slightly higher. I would say this is a buy, but not a steal.

I’ll add this though, I don’t know when the last one I saw in the wild was, so if somebody wants it and it’s in front of them and not blatantly overpriced, it seems logical to pay the man behind the counter. With guns like this, DO NOT leave that store without asking where the gun came from, when it was last shot, and if there is any additional ammo or associated period gear available. If these guns get into the hands of a person who knows what it is, it’s likely going to attract some “stuff”. If it’s an inherited gun from great uncle Billy then there is much less hope of getting more stuff.

you would love this shop! it’s a 2nd generation shop. The owner is a serious collector and has more his guns on display. Love going to that shop

 

[Rustmangler]

I remember her dad at the other location in Kent. The left side of the shop goes back 30 plus years as a gun shop and had a full machine shop. Their were 1000 yard targets on the wall.

 

[Mark_Mark]

I remember her dad at the other location in Kent. The left side of the shop goes back 30 plus years as a gun shop and had a full machine shop. Their were 1000 yard targets on the wall.

Full machine shop too! I’m glade Washington still have these small town shops left! Big Box stores bore me

 

[Rustmangler]

Oh that shop with the machine shop was at least four owners ago. It was probably 30 years ago that that owner retired and went to Wyoming. I have memories going back to 1972 of that block of stores.

 

[woodnbow]

I’ve seen Pietta replicas go for that much in pristine condition. If you really want a Smith you might hold out for something a bit cleaner and they are out there. I regularly see Smith carbines that can’t have been fired much with 80% finish or better. Expect to pay $2000 or more. The smith is a LOT of fun to shoot. If I had to go to war with a Civil War era weapon I might well choose it. Reasonable power, accurate, easy to manage and care for. The carbine and the cartridge are relatively light which means you can carry more. You can’t carry too much ammunition.

 

[Mark_Mark]

I’ve seen Pietta replicas go for that much in pristine condition. If you really want a Smith you might hold out for something a bit cleaner and they are out there. I regularly see Smith carbines that can’t have been fired much with 80% finish or better. Expect to pay $2000 or more. The smith is a LOT of fun to shoot. If I had to go to war with a Civil War era weapon I might well choose it. Reasonable power, accurate, easy to manage and care for. The carbine and the cartridge are relatively light which means you can carry more. You can’t carry too much ammunition.

They were the 4th most popular rifle during the war. Did the Union or South use this gun?

as a new collector, I have to learn to be patients and not blow my saving in one load.