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gun702
hi
i picked up a like new grand at a garage sale yesterday,rec has us rifle cal30 m1 springfield armory #2106xxx i paid 550.00 the owner said he has owned it for 30 years and was used when he bought it.was wondering the age and value.i also put a 180grain 30-06 in the end of the barrel and it went in intell about 1/8"from the shell caseing.
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  • nmyers
    Well, all I can tell you is that the receiverof your rifle was made in November 1943.

    That was good thinking, using the "poor man's" muzzle wear gauge. I've always used a round of USGI M2 ball; commercial bullet sizes vary, so it's hard to tell how your barrel would gauge. However, since it didn't swallow the bullet, I'd guess that it is still in good shape.

    I don't think that we can say much about the value without knowing every marking on the metal & wood, & seeing high quality digital photos of the entire rifle. At this point, I'd say it is probably worth at least what you paid for it, maybe more.

    I'd suggest that you buy "M1 Garand 1936 to 1957" by Poyer & Riesch, available at www.scott-duff.com It's not expensive.

    Neal
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  • Contender Man
    as said above w/o actually seeing the rifle it is hard to estimate value.

    However if in average or general condition (finish good shape w/ some wear) stock no cracks or major dings and bore a clean strong bore (better be bright since the barrels are chrome lined) then based on prices in my area you paid about the going rate.


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  • Oklahomabound
    Great find at a garage sale! For this area, the price you paid was about average, and depending on the condition of the M1, you could have gotten a great deal.
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  • gun702
    nmyers,thanks for your imput.where will i find the barrel markings,is it under the wood?i don't see anything with the wood on.
    thanks gun702
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  • njretcop
    Pull the operating rod to the rear. The number on your barrel will then be visible. It should start with SA .....



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  • gun702
    hi

    the barrel is stamped s-a-8-51,does that mean it's been rebarrled?
    thanks so much,love this site.
    gun702
    p.s.took the trigger assy out and most of the parts are sa and some have a 11 on them.
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  • br549
    the barrel was made in august 1951

    stan reaves
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