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M1 garand info

wiredogwiredog Member Posts: 116 ✭✭✭
edited October 2001 in Ask the Experts
Where can I get drawing part numbers and heat treat numbers for the M1 Garand? Would like the info on a CD.
Trying to restore a 1942 and 1944 Springfield.
TIA

Bill
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  • wiredogwiredog Member Posts: 116 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I am looking at purchasing a m1 garand and have found a springfield with a 6 digit ser # which indicates it was mfd. 1941-1942. It seems to be a non-import rifle in very good condition overall. The dealer said it had a 1949 barrel, I have not verified that. he was asking $850 and have talked him down to $750 If this is an original, even with a later date barrel, is it worth the $750? Would it have been done at an arsenal while in service? I have also located a non-import CMP Winchester for $820. I do not know if it has the paperwork or box which would no doubt increase the value. based on what I know of these rifles which one seems like a better deal? I do not have $820 cash right now but can put the springfield on lay a way for a 20% down payment so I am leaning toward it. Any thoughts on the subject?
    I spent all my money on guns, women, and beer. The rest I just wasted.wiredog70@hotmail.com
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  • nmyers@home.comnmyers@home.com Member Posts: 205 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    First, the SA you looked at was most likely rebuilt after the war. It, and the Winchester, are what we call "mixmasters"; that is, mixed part guns that may be good shooters, but have no significant collector value. (A Winchester receiver doesn't raise a rifle above that category.)Secondly, a CMP rifle should have the paperwork with it. The rifle may have from CMP with the paperwork, but, without it, it's just a rifle that must be evaluated on what you see.Finally, "mixmasters", in excellent condition, are selling in the $600-700 range in most of the country. Orion 7 and Scott Duff often have them at that price. There's no good reason to pay more than that.Neal
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  • luger01luger01 Member Posts: 230 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Neal is mostly right. I would argure about the value of the Winchester. If it's mostly Win. parts, buyer DO pay a premium for them. While it may not be worth it, all things equal, I'd get the Winchester 'cause it'll be worth more.Most military guns like the Garand and the Carbine were re-arsenalled. You'll find most have replacement parts. Not a thing wrong in that. All were part of history and are excellent rifles. Condition should be your guide for buying. A 90% USGI rifle with some non-received manufacturer parts is worth more than a 50% all one maker parts gun.
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  • wiredogwiredog Member Posts: 116 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    btt
    I spent all my money on guns, women, and beer. The rest I just wasted.wiredog70@hotmail.com
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