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Posted: 5/12/2002 5:16:35 PM EDT
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I'm planning on buying a Garand tomorrow. Have all my paperwork for CMP ready so now I come upon a really nice rifle in my favorite shop-LNIB(refurb'ed). Dealer is straight up and honest. He wouldn't screw me intentionally. ??is how to make sure is orig GI; not get screwed,etc? Don't have time to get Scott Duff's book. Rifle is a Springfield Armory receiver which appears to have milling marks,etc. What should I look for? I'll almost certainly buy and then maybe also put in for CMP rifle. |
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First, check out the Fulton Armory site for tips on recognizing a "rewelded" receiver. They are still out there. Dick and Gloria Culver's CSP pages also have a wealth of info regarding Garands, especially the pages called "Lane's tips". Also, make sure that rifle is a USGI Springfield, not a recently manufactured receiver with a GI parts kit installed. The CSP pages contain a list of GI serial numbers. I can't imagine that this rifle is cheaper than one from the CMP, but I know the wait is a pain, especially for your first M1. But one thing to keep in mind is that you CAN'T go wrong with a CMP rifle. Good luck. |
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