bellasilva Posted November 23, 2012 Share #1 Posted November 23, 2012 Nothing extraordinary, but it is my most cherished item. All parts date to between June and August 1943, except for the barrel, which was manufactured June 1953. I believe it's a Winchester stock. It's a great, accurate shooter. Pics aren't great, but you get the idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hink441 Posted November 24, 2012 Share #2 Posted November 24, 2012 Very nice Garand. You should be careful, those rifles have a habit of multiplying. I know because I now have several in my gun safe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellasilva Posted November 24, 2012 Author Share #3 Posted November 24, 2012 So you're free this weekend? I'll be over tomorrow around noon? I saw a minty Garand with a '65 barrel at the same spot I picked this one up at.. took my about 3 seconds to budget my income for the next few weeks in my mind..it will be mine!! If you have some pics throw them up, I'd love to see them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyCanteen Posted November 24, 2012 Share #4 Posted November 24, 2012 Nice M1, The "Garand" was of beautiful design and workmanship for it's time. RC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack's Son Posted November 24, 2012 Share #5 Posted November 24, 2012 Nice M1, The "Garand" was of beautiful design and workmanship for it's time. RC EASILY..... +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hink441 Posted November 24, 2012 Share #6 Posted November 24, 2012 If you have some pics throw them up, I'd love to see them! Well here is my International Harvester; Here is my Wincester enjoying a nice Fall day; Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellasilva Posted November 24, 2012 Author Share #7 Posted November 24, 2012 Well here is my International Harvester; Here is my Wincester enjoying a nice Fall day; Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shtur Posted November 25, 2012 Share #8 Posted November 25, 2012 The tractor guns (International Harvester) are sought by shooters if they have their original LMR barrels, and by collectors. A Winchester with the correct Winchester parts is priced off the charts because those were the least made, and because it's a Winchester. By the way, all the M1 Garand's pictured above look awsome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hink441 Posted November 25, 2012 Share #9 Posted November 25, 2012 The tractor guns (International Harvester) are sought by shooters if they have their original LMR barrels, and by collectors. A Winchester with the correct Winchester parts is priced off the charts because those were the least made, and because it's a Winchester. By the way, all the M1 Garand's pictured above look awsome. My International Harvester has the original LMR barrel but it is shot out and worn out. I don't want to change the barrel because I want to keep her original. My Winchester is from the CMP and has a Danish VAR barrel and is an excellent shooter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellasilva Posted November 26, 2012 Author Share #10 Posted November 26, 2012 I've got the same sling on my Garand, would that be Korean era issue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shtur Posted November 27, 2012 Share #11 Posted November 27, 2012 The WWII sling buckles were flat on the back side. Slings after WWII have a round area on the back of the buckle opposite the retaining pin of the closure. If there is any marking on the sling such as MRT 9-53, that would indicate the month and year it was treated with Mildew Resistant Treatment, which would probably also be the same time it was manufactured. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corpl. Cleaver Posted November 27, 2012 Share #12 Posted November 27, 2012 Here is my M-1 with some more of the collection. Made by Springfield, June 1941, 272XXX. All correct to the month it came off the line, other than the 1-53 HRA barrel. Great looking rifles guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZeketheAwesome Posted December 4, 2012 Share #13 Posted December 4, 2012 You guys got some beautiful Garands! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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