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M1 Garand buttplate

velodog575velodog575 Member Posts: 2 ✭✭
edited January 2008 in Ask the Experts
Can anyone describe the difference between the different types of buttplates? I have several and am looking for an HRA.Any help is apprieciated.
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  • Emmett DunhamEmmett Dunham Member Posts: 1,418 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Get on the CMP Garand forum, make sure you have pictures, if there are any differences in the butt plates it will be the pattern on the butt plate and will require pictures.

    http://odcmp.org


    Emmett
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  • m.j.ryanm.j.ryan Member Posts: 91 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    Another good place to look is the Garand Forum at www.jouster.com
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  • nmyersnmyers Member Posts: 16,890 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    I have looked at M1 buttplates & diagrams of supposed differences until my eyes bugged out, & still can't tell one from another. Unless you are trying to repair a CMP documented "collector grade", it's probably not worth the frustration.

    Neal
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  • givettegivette Member Posts: 10,886 ✭
    edited November -1
    Exterior, no. Interior (facing the wood) I think my SA has, well, "SA" stamped into it. Carbine fanatics will notice a difference in the groove pattern to determine the maker, but M1 rifles (IIRC) are patterned alike. You will have to have an "internal" stamping to verify manufacturer. That is, if there's a makers' mark there at all. Best, Joe
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  • 32 Magnum32 Magnum Member Posts: 820 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    There ARE differences in the butt plate, not only by manufacturer but also by era of manufacture. I don't remember them all right now and all the M1s are back at the shop. To be "all correct" a rifle should/must have the correct butt plate. Check out the expert forums that deals with Garands and either search the topic or ask your question - you will be amazed at the variety. I do remember that Winchester has a flat "margin" around the crosshatching. Also the hinges on the "trap door" differ from manufacturer to manufacturer. ETC.
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