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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - I've never bought a Garand before

Posted: 2/3/2017 4:25:53 PM EDT

Well, this might be about to change.

Private sale.
an H&R Garand. It looks to be in nice shape, but there is wear on the receiver and on the muzzle where it seems there is a shiny ring, most likely from where a bayonet has rubbed. The wood seems "rough" not worn smooth. I have no idea if it is all matching etc. So, is a H&R Garand worth $900?

it includes a sling... wooohoo

Posted: 2/3/2017 10:04:52 PM EDT

[#1]

Kinda like asking, what is a old Chevy worth. You do not supply near enough info to make a accurate estimate. May be a welded drill rifle worth little or a correct HRA

Posted: 2/4/2017 1:20:12 AM EDT

[#2]

You can buy a good one from the CMP for much less.

Posted: 2/4/2017 1:54:03 AM EDT

[#3]

I bought my M1 from CMP about 18 months ago. I paid $630.00 for a field grade delivered to my door. Where ever you get it from, buy one! Good fun!!

Posted: 2/4/2017 2:49:19 AM EDT

[#4]

Might be worth that. Just sold an H&R to a friend for $700.00. Sorry to see it go, but I had to fund another gun, and I have others.

Posted: 2/4/2017 9:42:16 AM EDT

[#5]

yeah, the problem is, I don't really know much about the gun, not sure if it is all H&R or if the wood is for the gun. I have no idea of the ME and TE. The muzzle looks ok, but who knows. I think I will offer less as it seems now to be a bit high.

Posted: 2/4/2017 9:47:09 AM EDT

[#6]

A HRA that is a mixture of parts the price is still what they sell for on the open market. Thats not what you need to be concerned with. If you dont need anything about Garands you need to take someone with you that does. Offering less still isnt a deal if its a relcaimed drill rifle or welded receiver

Posted: 2/4/2017 2:17:54 PM EDT

[#7]

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yeah, the problem is, I don't really know much about the gun, not sure if it is all H&R or if the wood is for the gun. I have no idea of the ME and TE. The muzzle looks ok, but who knows. I think I will offer less as it seems now to be a bit high.

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IM me any questions you have on how to disassemble, etc. Make sure the OP rod isn't jacked up. Look at the OP rod slot on the receiver, make sure it isn't warped. Take a 30 caliber round of some sort and try to drop it into the front of the barrel; if it goes in all the way, the barrel is worn. The whole operation of that rifle is like butter so if there is any sluggishness, eject.

Posted: 2/4/2017 2:34:55 PM EDT

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IM me any questions you have on how to disassemble, etc. Make sure the OP rod isn't jacked up. Look at the OP rod slot on the receiver, make sure it isn't warped.

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How would he know what to look for in a op rod?
I have never ever heard or ever seen a warped op rod track. Its impossible

Posted: 2/4/2017 3:06:36 PM EDT

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How would he know what to look for in a op rod?
I have never ever heard or ever seen a warped op rod track. Its impossible

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I've seen a warped OP rod track. When someone is shooting full power commercial ammunition that isn't for the Garand combined with a rifle that has seen a lot of action, will jack the rifle up good. You can tell easily because the action will be sluggish.

Posted: 2/4/2017 3:38:04 PM EDT

[#10]

Impossible, the op rod would fail before the receiver track

Posted: 2/4/2017 4:18:26 PM EDT

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Impossible, the op rod would fail before the receiver track

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As in pop out while shooting? Yep, that will happen.

I just noticed your location. New Arizonan, prospecting the area, or former Arizonan?

Posted: 2/5/2017 1:34:53 PM EDT

[#12]

Garands come in several grades of quality (drill, rack, field, service, correct, collector, specials) . Remember the gun is a used military weapon and will show wear and tear. Almost every Garand out there except for few never issued rifles will have been through a depot rebuild one or more times in its lifetime. Rebuilds may or may not have correct stocks. If it shows different patina that is normal. If it is all one consistent color then it has been through a major rebuild and has been re-parkerized. I would suggest you go to the CMP site forums, post pictures and ask questions. That's where the experts hangout.

Posted: 2/5/2017 1:39:20 PM EDT

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Impossible, the op rod would fail before the receiver track

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If the track is jacked up, the op rod may have also failed and been replaced. You need to inspect and test out the gun.

Posted: 2/15/2017 10:14:16 AM EDT

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so... I bought the Garand. Paid $700. I may have bought a giant turd, but who knows. If anyone knows someone I could take it to who really knows Garands, I can run down to the valley, or anywhere else this weekend and get someone's perspective.

Posted: 2/15/2017 1:26:15 PM EDT

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so... I bought the Garand. Paid $700. I may have bought a giant turd, but who knows. If anyone knows someone I could take it to who really knows Garands, I can run down to the valley, or anywhere else this weekend and get someone's perspective.

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Just go see Bill at the Trading Post.

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - I've never bought a Garand before

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