I took some of the herd out for some detailing and photos.
Posted: 11/8/2014 10:09:22 PM EDT
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Pure sugar!!!
Are they all Lend Leaser's...?
Mine fits between the last 2 with a 541,xxx
Posted: 11/9/2014 10:38:47 AM EDT
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Late sights on all but one? Barrel dates? (Neither matter other than for anal collectors. )
-- Chuck
Posted: 11/9/2014 10:56:25 AM EDT
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The 500k had either Type I or II lockbars but the others are flush nut.
Posted: 11/9/2014 10:56:38 AM EDT
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I'll have to pull the barrel dates, but the rifles are all correct and the three lend leases are original with flush nuts, checkered/knurled, etc.
Posted: 11/9/2014 4:33:38 PM EDT
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All 4 look to be right. My 541,XXX came with Type 1 lockbar sights
Posted: 11/9/2014 5:15:08 PM EDT
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I've been collecting Garands for many moons and started buying Lend Lease Garands years ago when others bypassed them due to the Brit proofs. This is the second one I bought from a small Texas gun shop. The shop was advertising this as a bring back as the family told them Grandpa had carried it in the war and they even included that in the bill of sale. I got the rifle for a great price so I didn't spoil the family's story. The cartouche and crossed cannons aren't as sharp as some others I have, but it's still a nice rifle with little to no wear.
Posted: 11/9/2014 5:44:08 PM EDT
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Yeah, spoiling the story by revealing Grandpa is a thief is seldom appreciated.