Whats more desireable1st edition or secound

[Lindsaym151]

Hey , I need some help here. Im looking at purchacing a M38a1. Thier are two to choose from both in about same condition.About same price,(withen 200 .00 of each other.
My question is wich will be worth more when I get done with a frame off resto?

 

[clinto]

When you say 1st or 2nd edition, do you mean M38 and M38A1?

 

[NDT]

Or do you mean clamp or thumbwheel battery box? Or 1952 to 55 or late 60's production run?

 

[Lindsaym151]

Thumb wheel or clamp battery box.

 

[zout]

POST pictures of what your looking at so we can help

 

[NDT]

Thumb wheel or clamp battery box.

I think the hinged grille of the early A1 makes it very slightly more desireable, but the 8 thumbscrews to get to the batteries is a bit of a pain. I would buy based on which had the better body tub.

 

[SETOYOTA]

Whichever is in the best condition and most complete

 

[FrankUSMC]

After about the 2nd or 3rd time going into the battery box, you might have wanted the later one. One of the few, Frank USMC RET

 

[Lindsaym151]

After looking at theNEWER one it needs a clutch and secound gear is sticking!
So its off to get the older one and put new batterys in and new cables , so I dont have to return to the box