How many M1 Garand Manufacturers are there?

vashman

After reviewing numerous sources on Garands, I am stumped on the manufacturer of a M1 listing itself as C.A.I., St. Albans Vt. Please to let me know of any info on this gun or manufacturer. Thanks.

EOD Guy

The receivers were made for Century Arms International and they were assembled (not very well) with used parts from USGI rifles. The quality of the finished product varies wildly, usually on the bad side. There were four manufacturers of USGI rifles. Winchester (WWII only), Harrington and Richardson (post WWII), International Harvester (post WWII), and Springfield Armory (entire production period).

Edited by - EOD Guy on 04/14/2002 09:20:24

Shootist3006

Both EOD and Andy are correct. For a brief history of the M-1 go to http://www.geocities.com/bigmike_75/aessays/a98.html .

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leeblackman

If you don't necesarily want a collecters gun, but want a really nice match garand, Springfield Armory makes really nice ones. If you don't want to spend that much, check out IAI's.

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