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m1 garand
ginger49023
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I just got a correct grade M1 from CMP. I don't know a whole lot about them, I field stripped it and cleaned it by using the instructions included. Everything looks great. I was wondering though, the instruction say I should have it looked over by an experienced gunsmith before firing. Is this just a c.y.a. statement, aren't these rifles headspaced and test fired? Thanks, John
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shenandoahbiz@aol.com
Thanks for the help
Would appreciate it if anybody can provide date of manufacture.
Thanks
BE QUICK - BE DEADLY!!!
Franko fpateconner@aol.com
Any thoughts??[:(]
It is an International Harvester with the correct LMR barrel.
Serial number 449XXXX. Maunfactured in 1953 if I am correct.
Bore dirty but can be cleaned in my opinion. Wood dinged but not excessive. Metal actually decent for the most part with no rust or pitting to the naked eye. It appears to cycle without any problems.
Now the hitch, it has an import mark on the barrel just under the front sight. It is very light and, in fact, cannot be read easily even with my reading glasses. However, it is there.
So, should I ignore the import mark or keep looking? I will be buying a M1 Garand as part of a collection as the time presents itself.
Based on the value of this rifle, does the import mark really affect the collection value for the future that much?
Any and all comments a welcome.
Thanks
It's me again, what does "original configuration" mean? (The rifle has "rack" markings on the stock, the handguard has been replaced, it doesn't seem to have any aftermarket additions etc. Thanks. [:p]
Im going to be buying a M1 garand soon but i dont know a whole lot about the different brands/makes out there. I know springfield makes a nice one thats very accurate, but they run about 1000 bucks. i was wondering if there are any other quality makes out there, and are any of them cheaper? I want a reliable, accurate rifle, so i dont want to get one of the cheap parts guns unless they are good quality.
Also, for anyone who owns one of these, how accurate are they with typical ball ammo? What kind of groups should i expect from the one i buy?
Thanks in advance for any input!
Thanks Andy.
Thanks!
Alan
On the receiver looking down are what appear to be pox marks. Many times the cartridge doesn't feed properly as the receiver was not properly aligned prior to being re-welded.
Feed several clips through or take for a test fire - a rapid fire test fire of many clips.
What you need to think about is what Darrel said; the rifle could have seen tremendous use and the barrel may well be shot out. I'd have it checked with a bore errosion gauge before I did anything else-that is is if you are interested in firing it. If you just want it as a collectors rifle, then bore condition is of no concern, you want a correct barrel. That is all I look for.
Mark T. Christian
They are asking too much for what it is.
I have a very nice Blue Sky Garand in vg condition overall w/all matching parts & numbers that I bought for $385.00 last year at my local gun shop. I have seen other Blue Sky Garands in similar condition averaging in the $450.00 range, one just last week.
Be patient and keep looking they are out there.
Pack slow, fall stable, pull high, hit dead center.<BR>
By the way, the original stock will have a Defense Acceptance Seal (boxed eagle & stars) on the left side of the stock, and a 4 digit date code (& possibly 2 letters) stamped in the barrel channel.
Neal