Garand tanker 308

Bamavol

July 29, 2004 14:32

I looked at a Garand carbine at a gun show. It looked new. It was marked "tanker", and was in 308. It looked like a real army issue, not home made. Whats the deal? What is it worth?

Bamavol

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  beachmaster73

  July 29, 2004 15:04

  Aftermarket commercially made weapon. No historical value. Beach

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  101AIRBORNE

  July 29, 2004 20:56

  Mark,
  Just wondering-have a customer that against my suggestions, purchased one of those after marker Tankers. It has never shot correctly. The receiver is SA and all the rest is garbage. Do any of these ever function? I am aware of the National Ordance "gems" from South El Monte. Would have mailed you direct but thought perhaps the general
  readers may wish to actually know your personal experiences, if any.
  101

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  nmyers

  July 30, 2004 06:20

  101, Mark was talking about "SA Inc" rifles, not "SA" rifles. That makes a big difference. Many of the early "tankers" were built on re-welded SA (the government arsenal) receivers; these will never be safe OR reliable.
  
  At least SA Inc is still in business, & will stand behind any rifle they ever made -- lifetime warranty.
  
  All this still begs the question of why anyone would want a "tanker". They are heavy, awkward, & have enough muzzle blast to clear the firing points on either side of you.
  
  Neal

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  Bamavol

  August 03, 2004 13:11

  Thanks for the response. Very educational. Learn something every day.
  
  
  Bamavol

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