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Posted: 3/17/2006 2:01:31 PM EDT
I cleaned my CMP M1 last night. I have to say I was VERY happy with the condition of the finish.
Here are a few pics after the cleaning and one before and after. The wood has a few nicks, which I expected, but the metal finish is sweet!  BEFORE -  AFTER -         Tomorrow, weather permitting, off to the range! P.S. They look happy together.   |
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Posted: 3/17/2006 2:10:45 PM EDT
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Looks like it is in great shape. What grade did you get? What are the markings on it, if you don't mind me asking.
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Posted: 3/17/2006 2:24:38 PM EDT
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Correct Grade, Harrington & Richardson. www.odcmp.com/Services/Rifles/m1garand.htm#correct Edited to correct link. |
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Posted: 3/17/2006 2:36:59 PM EDT
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Thanks. Figured it was one of the more expensive ones. Looks beautiful.
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Posted: 3/17/2006 2:41:42 PM EDT
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Too clean. Put a light film of CLP on the whole metal surface, and grease the usual points..
Nice rifle, though. |
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Posted: 3/17/2006 2:50:54 PM EDT
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Very nice!
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Posted: 3/17/2006 3:12:57 PM EDT
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raf, Do you have a good link with instructions on where to grease? This is my first M1 and a manual wasn't supplied. Also, after shooting it tomorrow, I will probably clean it and store it away in the safe, probably for years. Any tips on storing a surplus rifle long-term? Other than coating it again in cosmoline. Thanks. |
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Posted: 3/17/2006 4:00:58 PM EDT
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A big +1. Oil all parkerized parts (heavy coating) and let it soak in for 1 hour. Then wipe off all excess. That thing needs grease also. |
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Posted: 3/17/2006 5:29:40 PM EDT
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Nice rifle.
Max |
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Posted: 3/17/2006 7:09:49 PM EDT
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Great looking rifle!! I wish my service grade H&R had looked that good when I got it. I can't complain cause the metal on my rifle was beautiful, but the stock I got was a real POS.
I have replaced it now with a WW2 era stock, and now it is great!! Looks like you got a real nice rifle though!! Having a rifle in that kind of shape is worth a few extra bucks in my book. |
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Posted: 3/17/2006 7:31:50 PM EDT
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That is one awesome rifle.
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Posted: 3/18/2006 7:20:02 AM EDT
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See chapter 5. Damn, that is a nice M1.  www.biggerhammer.net/manuals/garand/m1.htm 
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Posted: 3/18/2006 9:18:06 PM EDT
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Wow! What a great score.
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Posted: 3/20/2006 6:25:51 AM EDT
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Looks like you got a new rifle with a used trigger group. Great score!
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Posted: 3/20/2006 4:42:13 PM EDT
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Nice looking rifle.
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