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Post by ron on Feb 25, 2006 22:43:07 GMT -5
Well, my wife told me, on Wednesday morning, that the budget was stretched and to be careful on spending. That evening, I went to my favorite FFL to buy some ammo and, lo and behold, there on the rack was a beautiful M1 Garand. I've wanted one for some time, but had not yet saved enough hobby $$ to get one. Also, CMP was waiting for delivery of the grade I wanted from Greece. It was Springfield made in Sept-Oct 1943 (from the serial number). It had some enhancements: glass filled for tight fitting trigger work - very nice trigger 6 turn barrel (instead of the usual 4 turn) It was too much for my meager discipline to hold. All financial judgement dissipated. So, here it is. I'll take some better photos in the daylight.    Ron |
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Post by TMan on Feb 25, 2006 23:07:48 GMT -5
Hey, that is great Ron. You didn't tell us how much you paid, but we can understand if your wife doesn't know.  I bought one last year, but I'm ashamed to say that I've never shot it, and I don't know if I ever will. I will take a picture of it and add to this thread if we ever see sunlight in Texas again. One of my problems is that our range has a 5 round limit for a semi-auto rifle. I suppose I could load 3 snap-caps and then the 5 rounds. The stock on mine has been refinished and whoever did it, they did a good job. However, the metal isn't in that great a shape. Also, there isn't much left of the rifling either. I don't expect that mine would be a great shooter, so why bother shooting it. It was sitting in the corner at my dealers for a couple of years before I finally bought it. He paid $850 for it and sold it to me for the same. It was probably too much, but it is a beautiful piece of history. I have a M1 Carbine, but it is a new one, not a piece of history. I only bought it because it was what I qualified with when I went through basic training in the USAF. ( I had to qualify with the AR-15 before going to Vietnam, and once I got over there I was issued a M-16, but never shot (or cleaned) it.) Assuming you will shoot yours, let us know what you think of it. |
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Post by 5ontarget on Feb 26, 2006 9:10:12 GMT -5
That looks like a really nice M1. The mods didn't take away from the historical look of the guns. I'd love to hear a range report on it.
I'm in the market for an original M1, unsporterized. Depending on how bad the "original" barrel appears, I may get a new barrel for shooting purposes (keep the original for historical purposes)The M1 is on my list for my next long gun. I still have to join a club that participates with the CMP. Once I get that and the cash, I'll probably drive over and pick one up. Occasionally, living in Ohio has some advantages.
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Post by ron on Feb 26, 2006 17:35:59 GMT -5
My drive to own an M1 is from wanting a piece of history and to be able to handle and fire a rifle of the type my father used in Sicily and Anzio during WW II.
The rifling is almost 'as new,' or at least 90%. The metal is in top notch condition. With a price of $575, I thought it was a steal.
Ron
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Post by 5ontarget on Feb 26, 2006 20:19:54 GMT -5
I'd buy that for $575!! The ones I see around here are usually going for $800-$1100. That's a great deal on a great gun.
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Post by TMan on Feb 26, 2006 22:58:42 GMT -5
Wow, that is a fantastic price.
You had better go to confession - you stole that one.
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Post by ron on Mar 6, 2006 15:22:09 GMT -5
Wow, that is a fantastic price. You had better go to confession - you stole that one. I've been instructed to recite 5 Hail Marys and 5 Our Father for my transgression. ;D Once my wife gets over the shock on my purchase, I am going to order a slew of clips and 30-06 ammo. Now that my favorite shooting range has shut down  , I have to find another that has a rifle range. Ron |
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, I have to find another that has a rifle range.