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Posted: 2/5/2013 4:34:20 PM EDT
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Now that is awesome.
And a lot or hard work and searching. |
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Posted: 2/5/2013 4:38:51 PM EDT
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"This is my rifle. There are many like it, but this one is MINE."
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Posted: 2/5/2013 4:47:05 PM EDT
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Well Guys, I'm here....
This was my Dads M1 Garand and I want to thank you all for the kind words. Yes, it was very touching and an HONOR to track down and rebuild my Dad's M1. We are a very close family and take pride in our history. This was the M1 Dad was issued in Boot Camp in 1961. http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo206/58Hawken/Dads%20M1%20Garand/DSCN2806.jpg I'm the Army Guy. My Friend is the Marine. To Catch the entire story, Check out the coming spring Issue of the Garand Collectors Association's GCA Journal. http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo206/58Hawken/Dads%20M1%20Garand/DSCN2781.jpg Thanks Again, WoodsCustom |
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Posted: 2/5/2013 4:49:50 PM EDT
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I was having a lousy day until I read this thread and the story!
Absolutely amazing |
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Posted: 2/5/2013 4:56:13 PM EDT
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Well Guys, I'm here.... This was my Dads M1 Garand and I want to thank you all for the kind words. Yes, it was very touching and an HONOR to track down and rebuild my Dad's M1. We are a very close family and take pride in our history. This was the M1 Dad was issued in Boot Camp in 1961. http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo206/58Hawken/Dads%20M1%20Garand/DSCN2806.jpg I'm the Army Guy. My Friend is the Marine. To Catch the entire story, Check out the coming spring Issue of the Garand Collectors Association's GCA Journal. http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo206/58Hawken/Dads%20M1%20Garand/DSCN2781.jpg Thanks Again, WoodsCustom 
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Posted: 2/5/2013 5:30:05 PM EDT
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Well Guys, I'm here.... This was my Dads M1 Garand and I want to thank you all for the kind words. Yes, it was very touching and an HONOR to track down and rebuild my Dad's M1. We are a very close family and take pride in our history. This was the M1 Dad was issued in Boot Camp in 1961. http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo206/58Hawken/Dads%20M1%20Garand/DSCN2806.jpg I'm the Army Guy. My Friend is the Marine. To Catch the entire story, Check out the coming spring Issue of the Garand Collectors Association's GCA Journal. http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo206/58Hawken/Dads%20M1%20Garand/DSCN2781.jpg Thanks Again, WoodsCustom Thanks for your story. Thanks for the idea. And thanks for yours and your fathers service. |
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Posted: 2/5/2013 5:32:49 PM EDT
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I read this story several months ago and I will admit the room got pretty dusty. I don't know how to put into words how the story made me feel. All I can really say is WOW!!
How often do the two of you go shooting together? |
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Posted: 2/5/2013 5:33:00 PM EDT
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Thank you for sharing the story! |
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Posted: 2/5/2013 5:35:06 PM EDT
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Where does one even start that search... wow. This. I'm seriously interested on how to start that process. I followed the thread on CMP.. www.ODCMP.com |
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Posted: 2/5/2013 5:35:40 PM EDT
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Now that's what I call coming full circle. Now that is AWESOME in my book. OOHRAH!!!
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Posted: 2/5/2013 5:36:57 PM EDT
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Impressive. That man raised his son right. Hopefully the son carries on the tradition.
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Posted: 2/5/2013 5:38:08 PM EDT
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Sadly even if I found my dads weapon he carried I wouldn't be able to buy it(M14) That is a very cool video. MAYBE you could. Does CO allow NFA? It might be a transferrable. I know, unlikely, but the chance is there. |
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Posted: 2/5/2013 5:39:32 PM EDT
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That was absolutely fantastic!
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Posted: 2/5/2013 5:43:47 PM EDT
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"This one, is Mine". Awesome stuff! Semper Fi! exactly this 
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Posted: 2/5/2013 5:44:57 PM EDT
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Impressive. That man raised his son right. Hopefully the son carries on the tradition. Yep, I called my dad after I saw the video on page one. My dad and I are close like that. It would be an honor and a privilege to present him with something like that. Best I could do was remove my Marine Expert Rifleman medal that I wore the day I graduated from Boot and present it to him. He raised me right and he earned it every bit as much as I did. It is now permanently affixed to his loading bench so that it hangs over his Dillon 550. |
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Posted: 2/5/2013 5:46:31 PM EDT
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How do you even find out the serial number of the gun your grandparents were issued? My wifes grandfather served in the Pacific and mine served in Korea. I have pics of my wifes grandfather holding his rifle. Ask them. It is drilled into soldiers/Marines heads enough to memorize their serial numbers that he might still know it. |
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Posted: 2/5/2013 5:52:43 PM EDT
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Can someone here transcribe what the Marine spoke in the video? He only said a few words, so it shouldnt take too much typing here. I am deaf, so I can't listen to it.
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Posted: 2/5/2013 5:55:35 PM EDT
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Quoted: Good work! Well Guys, I'm here.... WoodsCustom |
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Posted: 2/5/2013 5:58:12 PM EDT
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Well Guys, I'm here.... This was my Dads M1 Garand and I want to thank you all for the kind words. Yes, it was very touching and an HONOR to track down and rebuild my Dad's M1. We are a very close family and take pride in our history. This was the M1 Dad was issued in Boot Camp in 1961. http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo206/58Hawken/Dads%20M1%20Garand/DSCN2806.jpg I'm the Army Guy. My Friend is the Marine. To Catch the entire story, Check out the coming spring Issue of the Garand Collectors Association's GCA Journal. http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo206/58Hawken/Dads%20M1%20Garand/DSCN2781.jpg Thanks Again, WoodsCustom Very cool. Thank you for doing this for your father. **EDIT: And for your service, of course. 
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Posted: 2/5/2013 5:58:37 PM EDT
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How do you even find out the serial number of the gun your grandparents were issued? My wifes grandfather served in the Pacific and mine served in Korea. I have pics of my wifes grandfather holding his rifle. Ask them. It is drilled into soldiers/Marines heads enough to memorize their serial numbers that he might still know it. They are both dead. |
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Posted: 2/5/2013 5:58:40 PM EDT
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That's about as powerful a 44 second video as you're ever going to see. Wow!
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Posted: 2/5/2013 6:01:25 PM EDT
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Can someone here transcribe what the Marine spoke in the video? He only said a few words, so it shouldnt take too much typing here. I am deaf, so I can't listen to it. On behalf of a grateful nation, and a proud family, I present to you, your Springfield Armory M1 Garand, serial #18xxxx, ready for inspection. |
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Posted: 2/5/2013 6:03:44 PM EDT
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 Very cool!
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Posted: 2/5/2013 6:05:08 PM EDT
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Awesome story. I'm glad that the son was able to pull it off. That ought to be something the family should cherrish for a long time.
James |
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Posted: 2/5/2013 6:11:00 PM EDT
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Can someone here transcribe what the Marine spoke in the video? He only said a few words, so it shouldnt take too much typing here. I am deaf, so I can't listen to it. On behalf of a grateful nation, and a proud family, I present to you, your Springfield Armory M1 Garand, serial #18xxxx, ready for inspection. Thank you! |
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Posted: 2/5/2013 6:16:20 PM EDT
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No way, wow, that's pretty freaking cool.
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Posted: 2/5/2013 6:20:17 PM EDT
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Badass.
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Posted: 2/5/2013 6:21:57 PM EDT
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A lot of people here say that guns are just tools, but sometimes, guns are not just tools. They are more than that. Arms have always been more than that. |
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Posted: 2/5/2013 6:22:11 PM EDT
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Amazing! 
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Posted: 2/5/2013 6:33:45 PM EDT
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Can someone here transcribe what the Marine spoke in the video? He only said a few words, so it shouldnt take too much typing here. I am deaf, so I can't listen to it. On behalf of a grateful nation, and a proud family, I present to you, your Springfield Armory M1 Garand, serial #18xxxx, ready for inspection. And then the father said 50 years. |
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Posted: 2/5/2013 6:38:17 PM EDT
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Excellent story. Made my day. Thanks for sharing. And I'm sure your dad couldn't be more proud of his son.
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Posted: 2/5/2013 6:45:36 PM EDT
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So much win in this.
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Posted: 2/5/2013 6:53:45 PM EDT
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A lot of people here say that guns are just tools, but sometimes, guns are not just tools. They are more than that. Arms have always been more than that. And this is what those on the left will never understand. |
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Posted: 2/5/2013 6:57:27 PM EDT
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Awesome!!
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Posted: 2/5/2013 7:00:07 PM EDT
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How do you even find out the serial number of the gun your grandparents were issued? My wifes grandfather served in the Pacific and mine served in Korea. I have pics of my wifes grandfather holding his rifle. Ask them. It is drilled into soldiers/Marines heads enough to memorize their serial numbers that he might still know it. They are both dead. Sorry to hear that. Did they leave a chest of stuff behind, or even a folder of papers? They might have a range book like what was shown in his CMP thread with the SN written on it,. or even a hand receipt. Some soldiers save things that nobody who didn't know them would understand. |
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Posted: 2/5/2013 7:05:32 PM EDT
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Completely Kick Ass.
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Posted: 2/5/2013 7:13:07 PM EDT
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What else can be said... A great story.
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Posted: 2/5/2013 7:22:41 PM EDT
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Well Guys, I'm here.... You sir, are not only a fine American, but you bring honor to your father. God bless you and your family. |
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Posted: 2/5/2013 7:24:44 PM EDT
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I followed this over on CMP as he was looking for it. Most were saying it was a huge long-shot that he'd find the receiver, let alone have it be in CMP's inventory so he could purchase it. It was great seeing the other members over there help him complete the rifle in the configuration his father would have had it.
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Posted: 2/5/2013 7:26:34 PM EDT
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Well Guys, I'm here.... This was my Dads M1 Garand and I want to thank you all for the kind words. Yes, it was very touching and an HONOR to track down and rebuild my Dad's M1. We are a very close family and take pride in our history. This was the M1 Dad was issued in Boot Camp in 1961. http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo206/58Hawken/Dads%20M1%20Garand/DSCN2806.jpg I'm the Army Guy. My Friend is the Marine. To Catch the entire story, Check out the coming spring Issue of the Garand Collectors Association's GCA Journal. http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo206/58Hawken/Dads%20M1%20Garand/DSCN2781.jpg Thanks Again, WoodsCustom Very cool all the way around! Looking forward to the article. My first Garand is on order from the CMP, I can't wait to get it. |
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Posted: 2/5/2013 11:12:24 PM EDT
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Well Guys, I'm here.... This was my Dads M1 Garand and I want to thank you all for the kind words. Yes, it was very touching and an HONOR to track down and rebuild my Dad's M1. We are a very close family and take pride in our history. This was the M1 Dad was issued in Boot Camp in 1961. http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo206/58Hawken/Dads%20M1%20Garand/DSCN2806.jpg I'm the Army Guy. My Friend is the Marine. To Catch the entire story, Check out the coming spring Issue of the Garand Collectors Association's GCA Journal. http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo206/58Hawken/Dads%20M1%20Garand/DSCN2781.jpg Thanks Again, WoodsCustom 
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Posted: 2/6/2013 8:28:26 AM EDT
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Well Guys, I'm here.... This was my Dads M1 Garand and I want to thank you all for the kind words. Yes, it was very touching and an HONOR to track down and rebuild my Dad's M1. We are a very close family and take pride in our history. This was the M1 Dad was issued in Boot Camp in 1961. http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo206/58Hawken/Dads%20M1%20Garand/DSCN2806.jpg I'm the Army Guy. My Friend is the Marine. To Catch the entire story, Check out the coming spring Issue of the Garand Collectors Association's GCA Journal. http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo206/58Hawken/Dads%20M1%20Garand/DSCN2781.jpg Thanks Again, WoodsCustom Rock on, MSG!
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Posted: 2/6/2013 8:49:16 AM EDT
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Fucking epic. There is no better present than that.
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Posted: 2/6/2013 8:53:46 AM EDT
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Fucking epic. There is no better present than that. Couldn't have said it better myself . . . . my old man carried an M-1 in AOCS prior to flying A-7's in vietnam, I bought him a CMP Garand years ago, but this . . . this is just amazing . . . well done. |
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Posted: 2/6/2013 9:02:22 AM EDT
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This is unspeakably and epically awesome. Simply unbelievable.
What an amazing thing to do. I wouldn't remember the serial number of any of my issued weapons if you water boarded me! Way to go, WC! Thank you for your service and for having done this! Also, please pass similar thanks to your dad and your friend! This thread is a winner. Definitely made the day easier to put up with? Cheers!
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Posted: 2/6/2013 9:11:57 AM EDT
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It's not very often I get the chills, that one did it!
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Posted: 2/6/2013 9:12:58 AM EDT
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How do you even find out the serial number of the gun your grandparents were issued? My wifes grandfather served in the Pacific and mine served in Korea. I have pics of my wifes grandfather holding his rifle. Ask them. It is drilled into soldiers/Marines heads enough to memorize their serial numbers that he might still know it. They are both dead. Sorry to hear that. Did they leave a chest of stuff behind, or even a folder of papers? They might have a range book like what was shown in his CMP thread with the SN written on it,. or even a hand receipt. Some soldiers save things that nobody who didn't know them would understand. Yes, it's possible they may have retained their range book. We have my Grandfather's range book from Parris Island (Marine, served in Korea) and have been able to identify the SN of the Garand he was issued, but haven't had any luck finding it. CMP doesn't have it, we've checked. |
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Posted: 2/6/2013 9:14:13 AM EDT
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Outstanding!
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Posted: 2/6/2013 9:24:34 AM EDT
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Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Where does one even start that search... wow. This. I'm seriously interested on how to start that process. I would be too. There are no centrally maintained records of what rifle was issued to what person and when. The military tracked rifles shipped to posts, bases, camps and installations and when they went back to the armories and when they were sold (either foreign military sales, transferred to DCM / CMP, American Legion Posts, etc.). Those records were on paper in the M1 days. If the person who had been issued the rifle had a record of the serial number,, then they could ask the CMP to look through their files / inventory records and find it (if it went to the CMP and ass-u-ming the CMP has the DCM's records). If that turned up nothing, then the searcher could ask Garand owners nationwide through gun forums, clubs, etc. Of course, if the rifle was sold to Guatemala and never returned to the US, it would never be found. |
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Posted: 2/6/2013 9:59:26 AM EDT
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Well Guys, I'm here.... This was my Dads M1 Garand and I want to thank you all for the kind words. Yes, it was very touching and an HONOR to track down and rebuild my Dad's M1. We are a very close family and take pride in our history. This was the M1 Dad was issued in Boot Camp in 1961. http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo206/58Hawken/Dads%20M1%20Garand/DSCN2806.jpg I'm the Army Guy. My Friend is the Marine. To Catch the entire story, Check out the coming spring Issue of the Garand Collectors Association's GCA Journal. http://i376.photobucket.com/albums/oo206/58Hawken/Dads%20M1%20Garand/DSCN2781.jpg Thanks Again, WoodsCustom That is so awesome. I cannot wait to get the next GCA Journal to read the story. |
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