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Posted: 5/19/2022 4:21:21 PM EDT
My good friend recently acquired a M1 in an estate sale and he’s trying to research info about it. Was hoping we might find out more here.
   I have a couple of videos showing the condition of the overall rifle but they were in the wrong format for Imgur. Any info is greatly appreciated. Additional photos here. Video link                 
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Posted: 5/19/2022 4:57:34 PM EDT
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Looks like it was made in May of '43 according to this site Garand SN's Could have been overhauled due to the missing lock-bar rear sight. Any date on the barrel?
ETA: There's drawing numbers on most of the major parts that you'll have to look up individually to see what you really have. Any markings on the stock? 2nd ETA: This book will tell you a good bit about the drawing numbers on most of the parts, and when they were made. |
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Posted: 5/19/2022 5:08:37 PM EDT
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The receiver looks like it was made in May of 1943.
 Attached FileThe image is a list of what it may have consisted of when brand new. The image is of/from Scott Duff's booklet 'The M1 Garand Serial Numbers & Data Sheets'. I'm really out of touch with any Garand info anymore but the finish on the bolt and elevation knob remind me of what I've seen on the IHC rifles. Post more images if you can. Especially of the info on the barrel under the operating rod. |
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Posted: 5/19/2022 5:10:00 PM EDT
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The bolt is a Springfield Armory bolt from 1944.
You should check with a .30-06 field gauge to make sure that you have safe headspace |
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Posted: 5/19/2022 5:47:58 PM EDT
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Do you have any more pics? Especially of the internals, barrel stamps, etc?
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Posted: 5/19/2022 7:50:52 PM EDT
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Looks good, op.
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Posted: 5/19/2022 10:45:55 PM EDT
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I have some video to convert that shows overall condition but I’ll get with my friend to see if he can answer some of the questions. Appreciate the wisdom!
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Posted: 6/7/2022 3:24:18 PM EDT
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Added more photos and a video link that I hope works. Sorry it took so long for me to get these loaded. Appreciate all the contributions!
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Posted: 6/7/2022 6:17:17 PM EDT
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Looks like a nice gun. Went through a rebuild at the Springfield arsenal in Dec 65. Lots of Springfield parts were installed.
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Posted: 6/7/2022 6:18:09 PM EDT
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That gas cylinder screw is interesting.
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Posted: 6/8/2022 1:48:29 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: That gas cylinder screw is interesting. LOL no kidding. I'd pull that off and ditch it ASAFP. Get a USGI cylinder screw. |
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