Springfield Armory M1 Garand

[wartimecollectables.com]

Firearms aren't my strong suit but this one caught my eye! Further info welcomed.

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Anything in particular I need to look for?

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A few more pics

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I don't find any markings that shouldn't be there?

[Bodes]

What's the barrel date?....I don't believe that's the original stock, as there isn't any inspection stamps on the side....In fact, I don't believe the stock is a military one...Also looks to be reparkarized, so likely went through a rebuild....If barrel is post-ww2 dated, that will explain a lot....Looks like a great shooter....Bodes

[Ray42]

I agree that it looks like it went through a rebuild, however as long as you didn't buy it intending it to be an untouched ww2 rifle I don't see that as a problem because it may still be historically correct for that rifle, just maybe for Korea, and in my opinion causes less guilt to use as a shooter. The one thing I would check for is an import stamp on the end of the barrel sometimes they are so light you can easily miss them, they are a little unsightly in my opinion but could give you some idea where the rifle has been because often import marked rifles are ones given to Greece or Korea as aid. Nice rifle though M1's of all types are a blast to shoot.

[Bodes]

Agree, not a big deal it's been reburbished, as the vast majority have gone through this at least once.....As for it being Korean or Greek export, I would have my doubts....These type of imports are generally very well used....

 

I think this may be a commercial rebuild, as again the stock doesn't look military to me....Bodes

[brad k]

the stock looks like birch wood that was used on rebuilds in the 50's and 60's and probably refinished by a recent owner, it also has post war rear sights that were usually replaced after the korean war also the finish looks like a flat gray that the reworks usually look like. the barrel date will tell you more, visible on the side when you pull back the op.rod

[Ray42]

Agree, not a big deal it's been reburbished, as the vast majority have gone through this at least once.....As for it being Korean or Greek export, I would have my doubts....These type of imports are generally very well used....

 

I think this may be a commercial rebuild, as again the stock doesn't look military to me....Bodes

I completely agree that it does not show the normal wear of an expert of either country, however its always worth checking. I recently got a m1 carbine that i would say was in very good shape and was surprised to find that it had a very light Blue Sky import stamp and likely came from south Korea. I know its not fair to compair a carbine and a garand but sometimes the gun will surprise you, especially if the wood has recently been refinished.

[Brian Dentino]

All I will say is have fun taking it to the range or wherever shooting it! These are a blast to shoot! (no pun intended!) Mine is a 1944 with a 1951 rebuild and is a real rocker to shoot.

[wartimecollectables.com]

Thanks all! Pic of barrel date.
SO... original M1 Garand, post Korean War refurbished for military or civilian use. It has no import marks anywhere I find and it is very clean. So far no surprises, what I expected EXCEPT I don't understand about the stock.

[warroom1]

Great rifle Andrew, enjoy it and dont be too concerend about it.

[wartimecollectables.com]

Thanks! It's in super condition. Am I hurting its value to shoot it? I've owned lots of firearms, some nice ones, but this is my first Garand. And I understand they are fun to shoot!

[ccyooper]

Just use quality non-corrosive military (type) ball ammo and it wont hurt it one bit to shoot it.

[1563621]

Only use ammo designed for Garand. 150GR. Looks like a nice M1.

[Bodes]

Wartime, Mine is a lower 3 million serial numbered Springfield Arm w/1944 dated barrel....So w/o looking up dates, we'll assume your barrel/receiver are factory original....Rifles built during WW2 had inspection and fire proofs on the stocks.....Yours lacks these, so it was either cleaned, replaced, or both...I believe Korean war refurbished rifles would've had proofs on their stocks as well.....On my screen, it almost looks to me like stock is a non-military one....But instead maybe a commercial one.....

 

There are sites that detail correct drawing numbered parts would have been on yours from the factory....Most, if not all would be SA made parts.....Do your research and find out how much is original factory.....But quite likely it's been arsenal rebuilt and refinished, using non-matching parts....For the time being, enjoy it.....Bodes

[doyler]

My chart put the serial number in the March 1945-June 1945 for the reciever.

 

Barrel is dated 5-45.

 

THey were still using the Lock bar rea site knobs then(TYpe 3 square ends).

 

 

THe Bolt part number falls into the range of the range of the barrel and receiver.My chart shows the heat lot number for the 3,500,000-3,875,000 rifles beinB-17 or A9.Heat lots A-5 or A-9 starting above 3,875,000 number.

THis said I would be surprised to find an A-9 in a rifle tis range due to parts carry over.If they did like the barrels older items often got used as the pile in the parts bin got pulled and being in the ranges they use for parts in the charts it wouldn't concern me.

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Y'all are impressive!

[lambo35]

The trigger guard is from an earlier [1943 +/-] Garand. As to the stock, look for a P stamped on the front/bottom of the pistol grip

if present= GI.

Looks like a nice condition shooter. Value IMHO $800.000 +/-

 

Chuck

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The trigger guard is from an earlier [1943 +/-] Garand. As to the stock, look for a P stamped on the front/bottom of the pistol grip

if present= GI.

Looks like a nice condition shooter. Value IMHO $800.000 +/-

 

Chuck

 

Wow, very cool! THANKS

[Orlando]

Should make a fine shooter but it has no collector value. You wont hurt anything by shooting it

[wartimecollectables.com]

Should make a fine shooter but it has no collector value. You wont hurt anything by shooting it

 

Good, I hope to get the chance too! Assuming 'no collector value' because the stock appears to be civilian manufacture?

[Orlando]

What I meant buy no real collector value is its a mixture of parts and refinished.

Stock my be a USGI Birch replacement stock

Nice rifle though, just enjoy her for what she is

[wartimecollectables.com]

What I meant buy no real collector value is its a mixture of parts and refinished.

Stock my be a USGI Birch replacement stock

Nice rifle though, just enjoy her for what she is

 

Oh I am, just learning! If post war rework, could it still be GI correct, just a WWII rifle a carried in the 50's?

[warroom1]

All m 1 rifles are collectors some cost more then others Andrew you coolect many things there is always a hih and low,

what i see is a good shooting M 1 enjoy