Finally getting a M1 Garand.

sgtheindl · Post by **sgtheindl** » Fri May 23, 2014 5:02 pm

For a while now I have kept my eyes open for an M1 that really spoke to me and I finally found it. It's a Sept. 1944 Receiver, all SA parts, a Korean sling, and the barrel looks really good to the eye. The stock is a bit of a mix in colors but I think it gives it character. Sadly it's on layaway so it will be a while before I will have it out but that's ok.

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BubbaDX · Post by **BubbaDX** » Fri May 23, 2014 5:08 pm

Very cool. Nothing wrong with layaway, I have bought a few guns like that. Heck, if my local gun shop will start doing layaway again I will buy more on layaway.

sgtheindl · Post by **sgtheindl** » Fri May 23, 2014 5:12 pm

BubbaDX wrote:Very cool. Nothing wrong with layaway, I have bought a few guns like that. Heck, if my local gun shop will start doing layaway again I will buy more on layaway.

Honestly I shouldn't have spent the money for it right now but I couldn't let it slip away. My local pawn shop has 10 month lawaway so I only have to make small payments. I'll hopefully get it out in 2 months.

Post by **Junk Yard Dog** » Fri May 23, 2014 6:23 pm

Titanium Hammer · Post by **Titanium Hammer** » Fri May 23, 2014 6:54 pm

Very cool, congrats!

no4shot · Post by **no4shot** » Sun May 25, 2014 5:41 am

Nice M1

dou44 · Post by **dou44** » Sun May 25, 2014 7:17 am

nice rifle and I would have done the same thing. on store has acouple buy no lay a way

Post by **bunkysdad** » Sun May 25, 2014 11:33 am

That is a great looking rifle. I know time flies these days, but the next couple of months are gonna drag.

walnut red · Post by **walnut red** » Sat Jun 07, 2014 2:11 am

That gives you some time to find clips and ammo.

Roughsawn · Post by **Roughsawn** » Sat Jun 07, 2014 12:58 pm

walnut red wrote:That gives you some time to find clips and ammo.

Check the CMP estore. Best prices you will find for clips. $20 for 25

sgtheindl · Post by **sgtheindl** » Sun Jun 08, 2014 11:04 am

Good news is, is that my car didn't cost as much as I thought so I'm getting it most likely Tuesday. I bought clips from Liberty Tree without doing price comparisons so I paid a little much but I'm not sweating it haha. Anyone like the Korean surplus 30-06? I've been eyeing it.

WeldonHunter · Post by **WeldonHunter** » Sun Jun 08, 2014 1:41 pm

sgtheindl wrote:Good news is, is that my car didn't cost as much as I thought so I'm getting it most likely Tuesday. I bought clips from Liberty Tree without doing price comparisons so I paid a little much but I'm not sweating it haha. Anyone like the Korean surplus 30-06? I've been eyeing it.

You have to be careful with it, some if not all is corrosively primed. Depends what the headstamps are and who you get it from. Some places sell corrosive and list it as mixed and some places sell it as non corrosive but it's still mixed. CMP has Greek and it's non corrosive boxer primed. There's also a few places selling Prvi Partizan that's made specifically for the M1 Garand. It's a little more but is also reloadable boxer primed if you reload. http://gun-deals.com/list/ammo/.30-06+Springfield

sgtheindl · Post by **sgtheindl** » Tue Jun 10, 2014 2:03 pm

Finally brought it home and I'm super excited! After doing a lot of research all of the internals parts are SA and match the era of the receiver, the stock I have no idea since there are no marks and the barrel is a November '65 rebarrel. Only thing that looks out of place is the front barrel band, its definitely later and its parkerized where everything else is not. Can't wait to shoot it and still waiting for my en bloc clips to come in.

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sgtheindl · Post by **sgtheindl** » Tue Jun 10, 2014 2:04 pm

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WeldonHunter · Post by **WeldonHunter** » Tue Jun 10, 2014 3:40 pm

Sweet, sweet, sweet! I love these rifles. You're in for some fun.

desdem12 · Post by **desdem12** » Wed Jul 16, 2014 2:32 pm

Post by **bunkysdad** » Wed Jul 16, 2014 3:30 pm

That is so nice. I think these are the perfect marriage between wood and steel! I am very happy for you, maybe even a little envious.

soylentblue · Post by **soylentblue** » Thu Jul 17, 2014 5:59 am

Because you are posting on a preservation forum, I know you will treat her right.

I encourage the use of this datasheet to record all the parts:
M1 Datasheet

sgtheindl · Post by **sgtheindl** » Thu Jul 17, 2014 9:38 am

Thanks for the sheet!, and yes it will be very well taken care of. I have put about 140 rounds through it (The American Eagle M1 safe loads.)with the firing pin snapping on the 22nd but besides that it has been amazing and possibly my favorite rifle to shoot. The Krag and PU Sniper are all in that race haha. I haven't mentioned until now but I cleaned ALOT of sand of the trigger grouping and receiver which helps lend to what all it has been through...unless someone took it too many beach parties at some point.

Post by **Darryl** » Thu Jul 17, 2014 10:16 am

M1 Garand is the nicest rifle in the entire world!

Nice rifle! Lucky you!

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