M1 Garand Handguard removal

texas-shooter

I just got an M1 Garand from the CMP and want to refinish the stock. How do I remove the handguards? Also does anyone know what the stamp P in a square and an eagle with some stars above are from? Thanks

Texas-Shooter

EOD Guy

quote:Originally posted by texas-shooter
I just got an M1 Garand from the CMP and want to refinish the stock. How do I remove the handguards? Also does anyone know what the stamp P in a square and an eagle with some stars above are from? Thanks

Texas-Shooter


The P is a proof mark. The eagle and stars is a DOD acceptance stamp.

Here is a link on how to remove the wood from a Garand.

http://www.civilianmarksmanship.com/striphtml/detailstripstockassemblyone.html

texas-shooter

Thanks, it looks like I need to invest in the removal tool that CMP sells.

Texas-Shooter

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C'mon show us a pic or 2. This is mine the day it came.





PJ


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texas-shooter

Will have to send later when I have my camera available. Wood has some dings and is greasy, metal finish is 90%+ but is that Greek blue (got a Greek Service Grade HRA before they ran out). Overall very nice. Shows to have been built in late 54. Almost all parts are HRA.

Texas-Shooter

nmyers

But, even with the tool, the handguards often split. You may first want to try cleaning up all the wood with diluted tung oil, then rubbing with 0000 steel wool.

Neal

texas-shooter

I will try that-thanks-by the way the rifle shoots great.

Texas-Shooter