Questions with both value and history.

I recieved about 12 or so guns from a friend a couple years ago. Legally, they weren't mine until I recently turned 18. Now I don't have any interest in selling them but I would like to know about how much they are worth and maybe history behind them. I am new to the forum by the way so forgive me if this is in the wrong topic or messed up.

First, I have a 45 Caliber Semi-Auto Volunteer Enterprises INC. Commando Mark 45. I have heard that this gun is bassically junk from a few people but would like input on it.

Second, I have a U.S. Remington Model 03-A3 with a mounted scope. On the stock, engraved in the wood is the markings: RA FJA AA and also a faded brand which I can't ID. On the barrel there are markings: RA again, and 7-43 which I assume is the date of production. The scope markings are as follows: Model 330 W.R. Weaver CO. El Paso, TX Redfield.

Next, I have a U.S. Carbine Caliber 30 M1 Inland MFG Division General Motors 1-45 P

Next, U.S. Remington Model 03-A3 RA 2-43
This gun has the cleaning kit included in the butt cap.

Finally, a U.S. Carbine Caliber 30 M1 Underwood 6-43

I have pictures to include if anyone can help me with posting multiple photos. I see where I can post one, but I don't know how to post multiple.

Thanks for all the input and help and sorry for such a lengthy thread!

hello,,your first one the volenteer arms mk45 ,,these were made from 1969-1976 and yours was one of the later made ones made by commando arms after 1978,,this is evident because of the model mk45 designation..i have an early one and it shoots good and current values for your model are 375 vg-575 nib,don't listen to people when it come to guns because of heresay info untill you shoot it ..there not a thompsons so it's like the old ford and chevy argument,,i call them a poormans thompson,,lol,,lol,,parts are almost non exicitant for them and this is the only problem i see with them,,but some people have had problems with them but usually problems occure with improper cleaning and ammo not designed for a semi autos,,by the way they use a m-3 greese gun clip not a thompson clip as some people would think..
#2 the remington 03a3 sounde like a ww2 sniper rifle ,,if all original and still in full stocked military version without front site,,this is a valuable rifle and prices could be between 1750 good -3000 exc condition depending on condition and correctness,,the scope you have sounds like a m73b1 and would be correct for the rifle..
#3 inland m1 carbine ,,this sounds like a late war issue rifle and many factors come into play with carbines as do any other military rifle ,,1st of all is correctness,,many carbines were reworked after ww2 ended and will have many mixed parts from differendt manufactures,,there are many books available showing these parts and my advice would be to pick up a couple to find out just how correct these rifle are ,,if an all matching correct rifle it will greatly increase the value of your rifles and it's really cool figureing out exactly what you have ,,a food refrence book with pics and lots of information are the books written by Joe Poyer and Craig Riesch published by North Cape Publications,,these are inexpencive and well worth the investment and will show all versions and the correct parts for the one you have ,,they make them for just about any military rifle and i know they make one for your carbine and the o3a3 and i highly recommend you ppick a couple up if you can..that said a ballpark figure on your inland carbine depending on correctness would be 600 good -1500 ex and your underwood carbine would be 600 good-1600 exc..again depending on just how correct it is and condition..
and finnally your 2nd 03a3 remington if in original wood with original parts would be in the 500 good-1200 exc ,,very nice starter collection and definatly some good items worth doing more research on and investing some time and a few bucks for refrence books because the above mentioned rifles are very collectable in todays market,,also another great refrence book on military firearms and there values is the Standard cataloge of Military Firearms by Philip Peterson this book will give your current book prices along with valuable information about just about any milsurp rifle from all countries and also includes pricing and info on the correct bayonets for the rifles ,,they also cover military pistols form all nations,,this is one value guide i wouldn't do without being a military rifle collector!!hope i've helped ya some
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Thank you very much for the input! Very helpful. I will look into picking up those books! Thanks!

no problem,,ya might check amazon or waldens books online ,,sometimes ya may be able to pick them up used for a lower price ,,the standard cataloge of military firearms i have is the 4th edition and it is the newest one i've seen,,also check local gunshows ,,alot of time book dealers will have both the Riesch books and Standard Cataloges,,for your needs get the military version of the standard cataloge books,,,,you can get more expencive books on the carbine and the 03+03a3 varations but why pay extra for the same info? and if ya get a chance post a pic of each in the photo album section so we all can drool over your prizes..lol
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