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Shameless Plug: WWII Springfield M1 rebuild

mark christianmark christian Member Posts: 24,443 ✭✭✭✭
edited May 2014 in General Discussion
I just listed one of the nicest looking M1s that I have had in a very long time:

http://www.GunBroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=412998643

This is a WWII era M1 which went through a full rebuild and appears to have never been issued again. The interior of the receiver is spotless and I doubt this rifle has been fired since rebuild and arrival at the CMP. I can't find nearly enough M1s like this one so if you are looking for something special you might want to take a look because it lacks for nothing and would be nearly impossible to upgrade.
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  • mark christianmark christian Member Posts: 24,443 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I just listed an early WWII era rebuilt M1 which is very nice:
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    http://www.GunBroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=415628071

    The wood on this rifle has some pretty decent figure and nice grain and the barrel is new or close to it. If you missed out on the WWII era M1 that I listed two weeks ago this rifle is worth taking a look at.
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  • mark christianmark christian Member Posts: 24,443 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I closed a deal this week on twelve very nice M1s: 5 WWII era rebuilds, 1 post war Springfield, 2 International Harvester's, 1 Winchester, and 3 H&Rs. I'll probably keep all three of the H&Rs, but the rest were purchased for resale. The guy who sold me these rifles will use the money to put towards buying a boat. Anchors Away!

    http://www.GunBroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=446048803

    The first one up is a good looking mid WWII Springfield with a receiver dating to July, 1943. This rifle has not been refinished so it will show expected wear. It has a fantastic barrel with the gages reading new. The wood is a nice birch set and it has no stampings. A lot of buyers don't like stampings on their stocks so this rifle would be a good choice for those who like straight wood.
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    There will be other WWII rebuilds coming down the pike which might look a little better than this rifle and have nicer wood, but none of them will have a better barrel. This is a good one.
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  • danielgagedanielgage Member Posts: 10,583 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    awesome[8D][^]
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  • GrasshopperGrasshopper Member Posts: 17,041 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    That is sweet-[:)]
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  • kristovkristov Member Posts: 6,633
    edited November -1
    That looks like the nicest M1 that you have ever listed. I can't imagine anything better.
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  • Ditch-RunnerDitch-Runner Member Posts: 25,373 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    That's a nice one Mark ,having a M1 is on my bucket list , Its just not in the cards for me right now [:(]
    maybe if I sold off 8 or 10 bricks of 22's I would be close
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  • woodhogwoodhog Member Posts: 13,115 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    the trigger group is period correct, yes? milled rather than stamped?
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  • CapnMidnightCapnMidnight Member Posts: 8,038 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    That is a very fine example, one of the nicest I've seen.
    W.D.
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  • mark christianmark christian Member Posts: 24,443 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    The trigger housing is a revision -12 which would be correct for the serial number but the -12 is by far the most common WWII housing and saw a VERY long period of use. The milled trigger guard would also be proper for a M1 in that range. Even though the stamped guard replaced the milled guard late in WWII there is something about the milled guard that just looks good on any WWII era M1. The hammer is a revision -5 which would also be correct and shows only the very slightest wear from my own cycling of the action due to photographing the rifle. The lack of any real wear to the face of the safety makes me believe that the rifle was never fired after rebuilding.
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  • kristovkristov Member Posts: 6,633
    edited November -1
    I have already purchased five M1s from you but this one makes me think that I might want another.
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  • mark christianmark christian Member Posts: 24,443 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    The H&R and the Winchester your purchased were as nice but if you want another M1 I sure won't stop you!
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  • danielgagedanielgage Member Posts: 10,583 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    $1500.01 was that what you was excepting it to bring [?]
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  • reload999reload999 Member Posts: 3,080 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by danielgage
    $1500.01 was that what you was excepting it to bring [?]
    I was expecting it to bring $1,476 [V]
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  • mark christianmark christian Member Posts: 24,443 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by danielgage
    $1500.01 was that what you was excepting it to bring [?]




    It falls into line with the hammer prices of the last three WWII Springfield's in similar condition. I have another like it that I will be listing (hopefully) next week.
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  • danielgagedanielgage Member Posts: 10,583 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by reload999
    quote:Originally posted by danielgage
    $1500.01 was that what you was excepting it to bring [?]
    I was expecting it to bring $1,476 [V]


    was that your last bid
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  • reload999reload999 Member Posts: 3,080 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    quote:Originally posted by danielgage
    quote:Originally posted by reload999
    quote:Originally posted by danielgage
    $1500.01 was that what you was excepting it to bring [?]
    I was expecting it to bring $1,476 [V]


    was that your last bid


    yup
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  • danielgagedanielgage Member Posts: 10,583 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    well he says he has another to list

    I hope to buy one someday
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