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Posted: 2/17/2017 7:39:39 PM EDT
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If you have a 30 odd 6 round stick the bullet in the muzzle and let's see a picture of that
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Posted: 2/17/2017 7:46:49 PM EDT
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A throat erosion of 3 is low. TE is about 1,000rds per graduation so you have lots of life before you get to the field-reject of a 7 and a reject of a 10. However, the muzzle reading of 5 is very loose and will probably lead to some open groups.
ETA - Looks like a replacement stock and a reparked rifle. Any import marks? |
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Posted: 2/17/2017 7:48:55 PM EDT
[#3]
I had a Blue Sky imported M1 Garand years ago, the barrel gauged 8 on the T/E and the muzzle gauge dropped right in.
Barrel was toast, but still smacked minute of soda can out to 150 yards. See how well your original barrel shoots before you spend the money. If you need a barrel, either the CMP or Springfield Armory do a good job for a reasonable price. Or this is just an excuse to switch it from 30-06 to 308 Winchester 
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Posted: 2/17/2017 7:49:11 PM EDT
[#4]
At $900 you stole that fucker. Shoot it and enjoy it, if it's a 3 it has life left in it.
If/when I shoot my H&R barrel out I'm getting a .308 barrel put on it. |
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Posted: 2/17/2017 7:50:31 PM EDT
[#5]
Good score!
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Posted: 2/17/2017 7:52:20 PM EDT
[#6]
I hate you OP.
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Posted: 2/17/2017 7:52:35 PM EDT
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A throat erosion of 3 is low. TE is about 1,000rds per graduation so you have lots of life before you get to the field-reject of a 7 and a reject of a 10. However, the muzzle reading of 5 is very loose and will probably lead to some open groups. ETA - Looks like a replacement stock and a reparked rifle. Any import marks? Agreed on the repark. |
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Posted: 2/17/2017 7:57:11 PM EDT
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My understanding is barrels were replaced when TE gauged 5 or above.
The philosophy behind that, was that even though TE at 5 was perfectly serviceable, a rifle that deployed forward with that kind of wear wouldn't last long due to accelerated wear under combat conditions. It was a management decision to optimize utility of the rifle under operational conditions, not because the barrel was worn out at that point. Be advised, I've heard of barrels that shot just fine when they gauged at 9 for TE! |
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Posted: 2/17/2017 8:18:54 PM EDT
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That's a nice looking Garand. It appears to have its original barrel
which is a plus. With the replacement stock and refinished parts it looks like it might have gone through a overhaul in the 60's. If you remove the receiver from the stock you may see electro pencil writing on the receiver legs which would indicate where it was overhauled. |
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Posted: 2/17/2017 8:22:36 PM EDT
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I scoured the rifle, and no import marks, one of the reasons I threw down on it. Some parts are marked WRA, I don't know what that means. The stock has these stamps: I thought Winchester Repeating Arms but I also hit on this WRA |
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Posted: 2/17/2017 8:30:03 PM EDT
[#12]
WRA means winchester.
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Posted: 2/17/2017 8:33:11 PM EDT
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FWIW, all Winchester M1s were built during WWII.
The stock looks like it's a birch replacement, the eagle and stars on the left side are a DoD acceptance stamp. The "P" inside the circle was stamped into the wood after the rifle survived a proof round fired through it-something done at the factory and then after rebarrel. Not sure if the barrel was proof fired again after rebuild when the original barrel was not replaced. |
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Posted: 2/17/2017 8:59:18 PM EDT
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More info the rifle: You can coax some more accuracy out of a worn barrel with 168gr SMK handloads. Brand new barrels shoot well with 147 - 150gr bullets. Your M1 could have been someone's pride and joy, pawned by an angry wife. |
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Posted: 2/17/2017 9:02:33 PM EDT
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That is a nice SA rebuild. I like it.
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Posted: 2/17/2017 9:07:06 PM EDT
[#17]
Nice find and a steal.
The rifle looks to have the original barrel. The trigger group is made by Harrington and Richardson. The op rod is a national match and desirable to some. By the markings on the receiver leg it was aresenal rebuilt in the old Springfield Armory in 1965. The parkerizing is not original but that doesn't matter. I would guess this was a CMP service grade Winchester. Congrats! She is gorgeous. And she was built during the war did she see action? Nobody knows but in any event you have a wonderful example of American ingenuity and exceptionalism. The barrel is fine. Shoot and enjoy it. ETA That bolt is worth a pretty penny to the tractor gun collectors. |
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Posted: 2/17/2017 9:09:59 PM EDT
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Agree with the above. There used to be a serial database and I was able to find that my 1942 Garand passed through Okinawa on the way home in 1946.
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Posted: 2/17/2017 9:11:40 PM EDT
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Agree with the above. There used to be a serial database and I was able to find that my 1942 Garand passed through Okinawa on the way home in 1946. The old garand collector board died. It was a great rescource. |
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Posted: 2/17/2017 10:01:51 PM EDT
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Nice rifle!
That's a nice strong heel stamp, mine isn't that deep. |
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Posted: 2/17/2017 10:29:27 PM EDT
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Great deal at $900. Lots of high value parts on it too. Now order up some proper .30-06 ammo from the CMP and shoot the shit out of it!
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Posted: 2/18/2017 8:12:50 AM EDT
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Rifle was rebuilt atleast once, last time by Springfirld 10/1965
Mixmaster WRA Garands sell in the $1100 range |
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Posted: 2/18/2017 8:42:59 AM EDT
[#23]
Nice find! I'm jelly.
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Posted: 2/18/2017 8:57:00 AM EDT
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International Harvester bolt and Harrington Richardson trigger group. The etching pencil mark indicates a Springfield rebuild. I'm sure it's just fine but I'd check the headspace before firing.
Great find |
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