Request for Help-Gun Shop M1 Garand

Re: Request for Help-Gun Shop M1 Garand

feeds@yuku.com (DibsInNH) — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 23:05:35 GMT

RichieRich,

I checked Duff's book and, from what I can tell, I need a -9 curved. Here's what I have and what I believe that I need. Anyone is welcome to correct me if I'm wrong.

MFG Springfield
SERIAL# 2716XXX
DATE MFG 3/44

RECEIVER
DRAWING LOT# D28291 32
HEAT LOT# Y 02 <>

BARREL SIDE MARKING 2-S-A-3 44

BOLT
DRAWING# D28287-18SA
HEAT LOT# O11B<>

OPERATING ROD 7790722-RA (NM) NEED...

Re: Request for Help-Gun Shop M1 Garand

feeds@yuku.com (RichieRich3902) — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 11:49:21 GMT

Your rifle is wearing a type 2 Springfield manufactured lock bar sight. I think I have a spare -9 op-rod in my parts box, I know there are three in there that I am saving for a restoration. I'll need to get my book out to see if you need a flat or curved side op-rod.

Re: Request for Help-Gun Shop M1 Garand

feeds@yuku.com (DibsInNH) — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 10:12:24 GMT

Thanks!!! I'm really glad that it worked out too. Now, all I need is a GAW stock, -9 (I believe) Op Rod and a few other parts in the trigger group and I'll be good to go. Can someone tell me if I have the correct lock bar sight? I looked in Scott Duff's book but couldn't determine for sure. Is this type 2 lockbar? type 3 lockbar? SA or Win? Please let me know. Thanks!

Re: Request for Help-Gun Shop M1 Garand

feeds@yuku.com (Sgt Rob P) — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 03:02:08 GMT

Nice Looking M1! I am glad it worked out for ya!

Re: Request for Help-Gun Shop M1 Garand

feeds@yuku.com (petersalt) — Tue, 12 Aug 2008 23:00:04 GMT

Good outcome!!
I may suspect you'd planned out that sequence in detail....

suerte, gluck,
peterNaCl

Re: Request for Help-Gun Shop M1 Garand

feeds@yuku.com (DibsInNH) — Mon, 11 Aug 2008 20:51:46 GMT

Well...I passed on the gunshop Garand and ordered one through CMP. I received the rifle and it was a great rifle in great shape. However, it was post-WWII. As much as I love the Garand, this rifle did nothing for me. I had no connection because it wasn't a WW II Garand. However, the story does not end there. The Garand that I'd looked at in the gunshop was long gone. I mentioned to my shooting buddy my lament about a post-war Garand. It turns out that he bought the very Garand that...

Re: Request for Help-Gun Shop M1 Garand

feeds@yuku.com (DUSM) — Sun, 16 Dec 2007 12:06:53 GMT

IMHO, you will be better served by getting a CMP Correct Grade. I Have one SA 4.3 mil and 3 HRA corrects, and but for the Greek rack numbers stamped in the butt stock, they are original rifles in superb condition... as nice as my CMP collector grade rifles.. An all correct restored WW2 M1 Rifle (with a real WW2 inspected stock) will generally tip the scales at more than $1000 these days, with original rifles more than doubling your budget at entry level (very late WW2). Gathering all...

Re: Request for Help-Gun Shop M1 Garand

feeds@yuku.com (Ranger487) — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 22:38:59 GMT

So why does it have to be a all correct WW11 Garand? Even if you restore it , it will never be worth more than the sum of parts. A all correct, unrestored ww11 rifle is impossible to find and if you could find one it would be very, very costlt so much that you wouldn't want to shoot it. Settle for a arseal rebuild, nothing wrong with them they all have history

Re: Request for Help-Gun Shop M1 Garand

feeds@yuku.com (DibsInNH) — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 21:31:26 GMT

I want to thank everyone for taking the time to respond. You made a lot of good points. Also, thanks for the links. I think I may take a pass on this one and keep looking. There are a few gun shows coming up and I can price things there. Plus, I know a several of the guys at the local gunshop well so I can have them keep an eye open. I may even try to go the CMP route and get a service grade. Thanks again for your help.

Jim

Re: Request for Help-Gun Shop M1 Garand

feeds@yuku.com (manzai96782) — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 20:47:46 GMT

Getting started on a restoration??

http://www.northcapepubs.com/m1gar.htm

BTW.....beside Duff, this guy Poyer has a book too.

Aloha, Mark

Re: Request for Help-Gun Shop M1 Garand

feeds@yuku.com (manzai96782) — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 20:19:01 GMT

IMHO.....PASS.

There are many collectors who are getting long in the tooth.....they may be selling their collections....or their heirs will/might.

If you want a WW2 Garand w/correct parts it'll take some looking........but they can be found.

I bought several CMPs and traded parts until I had what I wanted.......the problem is/was that some stuff had to be purchased on e-bay (back when).......but, it's getting more difficult to get parts, at a reasonable...

Re: Request for Help-Gun Shop M1 Garand

feeds@yuku.com (Rick the Librarian) — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 11:27:25 GMT

I believe CMP still has some Correct Grade M1s for less than $1000. Although they are post-WWII M1s, they are about the nicest M1s you're going to find for the money on the market.

Re: Request for Help-Gun Shop M1 Garand

feeds@yuku.com (gunslinger586) — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 09:40:12 GMT

If you have a grand to spend, I would go to the CMP website and see what that will buy you. You could also go to one of their locations and hand pick your rifle. My trip to Anniston was very pleasant. Having been down the "I can fix it" road myself, I think you will be happier starting out with one of theirs. This is of course only my opinion. Good luck with your purchase.

Re: Request for Help-Gun Shop M1 Garand

feeds@yuku.com (Sgt Rob P) — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 02:21:34 GMT

DibsInNH, A matching Barrel, reciever and bolt is a nice start. Correct stock and oprod, etc, etc, will cost some bucks. If you never intend to sell and enjoy the fun of pursueing the correct parts and would enjoy the sence of accomplishment when finally restored, than go for it. $695.00 is a good price for non CMP M1. CMP sells a great M1, but there is no guarante, you may get the WWII reciever by adding a sticky note to your order, but odds are against getting the matching barrel to the...

Re: Request for Help-Gun Shop M1 Garand

feeds@yuku.com (irishsteven) — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 23:45:04 GMT

What they mean by Korean rifle is a large number were used by them,and have been reimported by companies like Blue sky.A rifle with a importers mark will never bring the price that a non marked rifle will when its time to sell.You can spend a lot of money looking for a WW11 stock,and op rod etc,and never get it back when you go to sell it since that barrel mark is a turn off for many.I would look farther myself.

Request for Help-Gun Shop M1 Garand

feeds@yuku.com (DibsInNH) — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 21:36:40 GMT

My collection consists of WW II standard service rifles from various countries involved in the war. There's a big hole in my collection that needs to be filled by an M1 Garand.
Recently, I came across a Springfield M1 at my local gun shop. The receiver/barrel match (3/44) and it has lock bar sights. I believe that it has a Revision 18 bolt which appears to coincide with the mfg date. (Although I can't confirm it in Scott Duff's book.) That's about the extent of the...