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Posted: 1/25/2022 9:23:17 PM EDT
I've been casually looking for a Garand for some time, but have never been able to find one for a price I was willing to pay. Most of the ones I would find were either in questionable condition, or simply way overpriced...one of the local shops had a late war Springfield in terrible condition, and their asking price was $1700. I had *sort of* given up, and actually ended up snagging a couple Springfield M1A's. I thought picking up the M1A's would satisfy the Garand bug, but they did not. In fact, it made me want one even more!
Well, as luck would have it, I was able to finally pick up not only one Garand this weekend, but two. The first one is a six digit Springfield (597***), that was rebarreled in the '50s.            
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Posted: 1/25/2022 9:24:16 PM EDT
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Beautiful.
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Posted: 1/25/2022 9:25:36 PM EDT
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Fluffy the cat’s sinister plan is to own all M1’s.
Nice rifle!!! |
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Posted: 1/25/2022 9:26:36 PM EDT
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You did good. I own 3. My son will inherit 3. I hope his son get's those 3 as well.
kwg |
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Posted: 1/25/2022 9:27:04 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/25/2022 9:27:42 PM EDT
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The second one is a Winchester (137***), that appears to have also been rebarreled in the 50's.
              Both rifles are in really good condition, and I have already ordered quite a few clips...time to get out to the reloading room and start loading some ammo! |
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Posted: 1/25/2022 9:29:13 PM EDT
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Let’s hear the damage before we go slapping you on the back.
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Posted: 1/25/2022 9:33:34 PM EDT
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Those are gorgeous.
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Posted: 1/25/2022 9:36:21 PM EDT
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 Very nice |
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Posted: 1/25/2022 9:37:28 PM EDT
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I wouldn't have expected the ordnance wheel along with the DAS on the top rifle. I am not an expert though. Have those stocks been refinished/ new production? If not, that Winchester stock is worth some money IIRC. Nice rifles.
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Posted: 1/25/2022 9:38:34 PM EDT
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Second rifle with pre-war no trapdoor buttplate and impeccable cartouche is questionable.
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Posted: 1/25/2022 9:38:49 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/25/2022 9:38:49 PM EDT
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I hope that is grease and not rust on that Winchester.
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Posted: 1/25/2022 9:40:21 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Second rifle with pre-war no trapdoor buttplate and impeccable cartouche is questionable. Cartouche is fake....... ^^^^ garand collector :) |
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Posted: 1/25/2022 9:40:52 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I hope that is grease and not rust on that Winchester. Lol, it is. These rifles were never even fired by the previous owner, and were pretty much pampered the entire time he owned them. |
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Posted: 1/25/2022 9:41:40 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Cartouche is fake....... ^^^^ garand collector :) Interesting...I know little to nothing about Garands. eta: How do you tell for sure? |
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Posted: 1/25/2022 9:42:33 PM EDT
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400 yard steel CLANG  
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Posted: 1/25/2022 9:43:19 PM EDT
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My 1998 DCM rifle doesn’t look that good. However, it is a Springfield Armory April 1943, the month and year my dad was drafted.
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Posted: 1/25/2022 9:44:24 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Interesting...I know little to nothing about Garands. The barrels were "made" in the 50's... they could have been put on last year. |
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Posted: 1/25/2022 9:44:33 PM EDT
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I have two and for some inexplicable reason, I want another.
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Posted: 1/25/2022 9:45:04 PM EDT
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Beautiful rifle!
Does CMP not have them anymore? |
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Posted: 1/25/2022 9:46:03 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I have two and for some inexplicable reason, I want another. I thought I only needed one. I think I have 13 now. I just need one more. 
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Posted: 1/25/2022 9:46:17 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: yep those are fake parts...but serviceable. The barrels were "made" in the 50's... they could have been put on last year. Once again, I know very little/nothing about these rifles..what all parts are "fake"? |
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Posted: 1/25/2022 9:46:47 PM EDT
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Very nice. I've got a '42 Springfield, but with a new Criterion barrel, and newer stock. Don't care, get ping. Maybe if I ever care enough, I might look for surplus stuff.
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Posted: 1/25/2022 9:47:16 PM EDT
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Now you need an IHC, H&R and then possibly a Beretta and Breda………like Pokémon, you gotta catch them all
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Posted: 1/25/2022 9:47:37 PM EDT
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Welcome the the club. Now go shoot the Garand match at Camp Perry!!
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Posted: 1/25/2022 9:48:49 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Beautiful rifle! Does CMP not have them anymore? They do but the store is closed while they catch up on mail order…….. I think the TMP has them when they are open……/ |
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Posted: 1/25/2022 9:50:00 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Beautiful rifle! Does CMP not have them anymore? I think all they have for mail order now are refurbished guns with new stocks and barrels (Expert Grade). Those will be good shooters, but not great from a historical perspective. The stores are going to be your best bet if you're looking for something like a WWII gun. |
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Posted: 1/25/2022 9:51:23 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: They do but the store is closed while they catch up on mail order…….. I think the TMP has them when they are open……/ North store is back open on the 27th, IIRC. |
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Posted: 1/25/2022 9:52:36 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Beautiful rifle! Does CMP not have them anymore? Right now CMP is selling rifles with modern commercial replacement barrels and stocks. The Philippine guns were pretty rough and they're out of their normal grades of rifles at the moment. |
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Posted: 1/25/2022 9:52:40 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: North store is back open on the 27th, IIRC. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: They do but the store is closed while they catch up on mail order…….. I think the TMP has them when they are open……/ North store is back open on the 27th, IIRC. I think it’s just the South store……. |
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Posted: 1/25/2022 9:53:13 PM EDT
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I have a decent amount of '06 brass and bullets, as well as a good selection of powders to use...WC844, Ramshot TAC, IMR4064, and 4895. I'll probably try and stick with TAC and 4064, as that is what I have the most of right now.
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Posted: 1/25/2022 9:54:24 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Once again, I know very little/nothing about these rifles..what all parts are "fake"? Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: yep those are fake parts...but serviceable. The barrels were "made" in the 50's... they could have been put on last year. Once again, I know very little/nothing about these rifles..what all parts are "fake"? The cartouches on the stocks weren't right. The stocks could be new production, or sanded originals that were remarked by somebody. When you see one thing that doesn't look right, it leads one to question other things like are the lock bar sights on the Winchester original, are the receivers rewelds or recovered drill rifles. etc. Again, I am not an expert. You need that M1G guy in here. @M1G |
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Posted: 1/25/2022 9:55:30 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/25/2022 10:05:55 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Once again, I know very little/nothing about these rifles..what all parts are "fake"? Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: yep those are fake parts...but serviceable. The barrels were "made" in the 50's... they could have been put on last year. Once again, I know very little/nothing about these rifles..what all parts are "fake"? Some of the wood handguards look new. Hopefully the barrels are new and should be good shooters. They aren't welded receivers so thats a plus. |
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Posted: 1/25/2022 10:09:52 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Once again, I know very little/nothing about these rifles..what all parts are "fake"? The WRA stamp is a good fake, but the ordnance stamp is obvious fake. The stock has the proper Winchester contour, but could be a modified Springfield. Have to see the inside to know. If it were a real no trap door the stamp would be WRA over WB. Garands have always been my favorite. 
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Posted: 1/25/2022 10:09:59 PM EDT
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Thanks for the information!
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Posted: 1/25/2022 10:13:41 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: The GHD stamp is fake and the no trap door buttplate is also fake. Some of the wood handguards look new. Hopefully the barrels are new and should be good shooters. They aren't welded receivers so thats a plus. I consider my Blue Sky re-weld as a spare parts donor, if necessary. No plans to ever fire it. CMP and a Fulton are my flavorites. |
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Posted: 1/25/2022 10:15:36 PM EDT
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OP, load up some ammo and go shoot them. Nice looking guns.
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Posted: 1/25/2022 10:16:54 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/25/2022 10:22:33 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I consider my Blue Sky re-weld as a spare parts donor, if necessary. No plans to ever fire it. CMP and a Fulton are my flavorites. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: The GHD stamp is fake and the no trap door buttplate is also fake. Some of the wood handguards look new. Hopefully the barrels are new and should be good shooters. They aren't welded receivers so thats a plus. I consider my Blue Sky re-weld as a spare parts donor, if necessary. No plans to ever fire it. CMP and a Fulton are my flavorites. So..99.9% of welded ones are unsafe :D |
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Posted: 1/25/2022 10:24:48 PM EDT
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No holes in the stock?
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Posted: 1/25/2022 10:25:25 PM EDT
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CMP for the win. If you really want to win go to one of the stores an pick a rifle or two.
https://thecmp.org/sales-and-service/m1-garand/ |
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Posted: 1/25/2022 10:26:10 PM EDT
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Posted: 1/25/2022 10:26:15 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: No holes in the stock? ?? |
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Posted: 1/25/2022 10:50:23 PM EDT
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I got a 308 special a few weeks ago because I've always wanted one. After shooting it I was kinda, meh.
 I just re-read the description and realized i was supposed to get a web sling and didn't. 
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Posted: 1/25/2022 10:55:47 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I got a 308 special a few weeks ago because I've always wanted one. After shooting it I was kinda, meh. I just re-read the description and realized i was supposed to get a web sling and didn't. ETA- I see on the website the sling comes with CMP "Special" grade. Not CMP "Expert 308" |
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Posted: 1/25/2022 11:01:22 PM EDT
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Quoted: I've been casually looking for a Garand for some time, but have never been able to find one for a price I was willing to pay . . . . Opps. You mean nobody told you about the CMP? |
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Posted: 1/25/2022 11:02:52 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Cartouche is fake....... ^^^^ garand collector :) Those stocks are a little too nice looking. |
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Posted: 1/25/2022 11:04:50 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I have a decent amount of '06 brass and bullets, as well as a good selection of powders to use...WC844, Ramshot TAC, IMR4064, and 4895. I'll probably try and stick with TAC and 4064, as that is what I have the most of right now. IMR 4895 is probably the most popular, with H4895 a close second. |
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Posted: 1/25/2022 11:23:00 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: ?? Under the buttplate. There are probably two holes for a cleaning kit and oiler. I agree with some of the other fellas too. The stock cartouches look humped. Someone put those two rifles together. They look nice but are nowhere near original. As long as you're happy, that's all that matters. Just don't try to pass them along as original. How much? |
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