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2/18/2005 11:36:38 AM EDT
I just  recieved an M1 Garand from a family member and would like to know a little about it.  I consider it in excellent condition.  There is a little play between the stock and the action.  It is a Springfield with a serial number  that dates it made in April 1941.  Is the action supposed to be tight in the stock?  What should the worth be?  I will try to post better pics.

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2/18/2005 11:38:17 AM EDT
[#1]
Well, the pics didnt work out.  This is the first time I have tried.  I will get it right shortly.
2/18/2005 11:40:56 AM EDT
[#2]
Yes, the action is supposed to be tight in the stock.  It should not move around.  To fix this it can be glass bedded, or replace the stock.  Do not discard the original stock as it may be collectable.
2/18/2005 12:48:45 PM EDT
[#3]
I would like to keep it original.  Would glass bedding deminish the value?  I was thinking of getting a different stock just to take it out and shoot it.  I am not new to guns but am extremely new to this type of weapon.  I guess that I have a lot of research to do!!  Any help and suggestions are apprecitate.
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2/18/2005 3:00:25 PM EDT
[#4]
Yes glass bedding would diminish its value.  Get a boyds stock for shooting.  It will require some final inletting with a file, but will fit like a glove and shoot great.  The alternative is the polymer ramline stock.  Also a nice fit and then put it back in wood for showing.
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