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Posted: 9/8/2005 10:36:14 PM EDT
Is there anything special i need to look for when buying a used oringinal M1?
i Know to check the bore and the ring around the fireing pin.

thanks phil
Link Posted: 9/8/2005 10:44:59 PM EDT
[#1]
Throat and Muzzle Erosion
Matching componets
Link Posted: 9/9/2005 7:02:44 AM EDT
[#2]
thanks
Link Posted: 9/9/2005 9:33:42 AM EDT
[#3]
When buying anything that is used, it pays to be educated as to what you are buying. Make sure it is as portrayed. Make sure you do not get a welded receiver. Make sure you are getting what you pay for. If it is in poor condition do not pay a good price. Etc.,etc.
Link Posted: 9/9/2005 9:51:16 AM EDT
[#4]
Here ya go.

www.jouster.com/Bulletin/Evaluate.html


ETA:
Here is a link to check the year made.

www.jouster.com/serial/serial.html

Here is a place to read up on re-welded receivers.

www.fulton-armory.com/
Link Posted: 9/9/2005 1:51:46 PM EDT
[#5]
#1 Check for rewelded recvr or cracked heel & recvr safety web .
#2 Barrel, Check Muzzle and bore condition. Look out for " Spliced " sleeved 03A3 barrel .
#3 Op-rod for serviceability, tab and piston dimensions.
Link Posted: 9/9/2005 2:01:48 PM EDT
[#6]
if you are going to be buying a M1, it pays to buy one from the CMP........not only will you save a ton of money by not buying a overpriced M1 from some green teeth dealer, which in all reality will be a CMP rack grade garand,  but they are grouped in catagories, service grades being the best of the lot, with under 5 for muzzle wear, and throat erosion...........I hand picked my HRA M1 from the NORTH STORE, and it's a 1 and 1 for MW TE

www.odcmp.com/Services/Rifles/m1garand.htm#Service

here is the eligibilty requirements.....

www.odcmp.com/Services/Rifles/eligibility_requirements.htm
Link Posted: 9/10/2005 5:28:55 AM EDT
[#7]
I just got my Greek Return Service grade yesterday, and man is it nice

BTW I recieved the rifle in less than 2 weeks from when the info was sent to the CMP.

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