Springfield Garand Questions
I recently found a Springfield Garand with a low serial number (557475) and was curious of the date of manufacture. I don't think the receiver has been reworked in any way and the mill marks are still very present. The the barrel has been changed to a mid-60's model and the stock has been refinished. The "P" is still visible on the underside of the stock, but there is no cartouche anywhere to be found.
I have not taken in any pictures, but will try to later this week. Anyway, I'm curious of the date of manufacture on the receiver and also want to know if there is a good reference book available for Garands as there is for M1 Carbines? I would like to do some research and see what I may need to find (stock wit or without cartouche, correctly dated barrel, etc.) to get this rifle in more respectable and original order.
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I appreciate the information and opinions. To me, it may take a year or two, but I'll find the pieces one at a time. In the long run, it'll be a nice piece and it's always fun "hunting" for those hard-to-find items.
At work, I just got put on mandatory 12 hour days, six days a week. Pictures will not be anytime soon.
Thanks,
Aaron
I have not taken in any pictures, but will try to later this week. Anyway, I'm curious of the date of manufacture on the receiver and also want to know if there is a good reference book available for Garands as there is for M1 Carbines? I would like to do some research and see what I may need to find (stock wit or without cartouche, correctly dated barrel, etc.) to get this rifle in more respectable and original order.
EDIT:
I appreciate the information and opinions. To me, it may take a year or two, but I'll find the pieces one at a time. In the long run, it'll be a nice piece and it's always fun "hunting" for those hard-to-find items.
At work, I just got put on mandatory 12 hour days, six days a week. Pictures will not be anytime soon.
Thanks,
Aaron
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You are looking at around April 1942 for the serial number. There are good M1 books by Scott Duff and Joe Poyer detailing all sorts of production data while Bruce Canfield and Jim Thompson have more basic books intended for the casual collector. 0 -
Mooned, you may want to rethink that. Trying to get your Garand back or near to original could set you back a small fortune. Trying to find a GOOD correct barrel will be the hardest part. If you have the time and money though, go for it. You will have something nice when you are done. 0 -
You may want to check out www.thecmp.org and www.jouster.com forums. They both have a lot of info and helpful people regarding M-1 Garand, M-1 Carbine, and other WW2 US weapons. 0 -
Well, at least try to post a photo of the receiver for us. Receivers are usually reparked during rebuild, so you may want to know that before you get started.
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