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  • bill2740
    I am looking at purchasing a m1 garand and have found a springfield with a 6 digit ser # which indicates it was mfd. 1941-1942. It seems to be a non-import rifle in very good condition overall. The dealer said it had a 1949 barrel, I have not verified that. he was asking $850 and have talked him down to $750 If this is an original, even with a later date barrel, is it worth the $750? Would it have been done at an arsenal while in service? I have also located a non-import CMP Winchester for $820. I do not know if it has the paperwork or box which would no doubt increase the value. based on what I know of these rifles which one seems like a better deal? I do not have $820 cash right now but can put the springfield on lay a way for a 20% down payment so I am leaning toward it. Any thoughts on the subject?
    I spent all my money on guns, women, and beer. The rest I just wasted.wiredog70@hotmail.com
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  • njretcop
    "The M1 Garand Serial Numbers and Data Sheet" by Scott Duff, about 9.95 in book stores.

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  • Idahjo
    bill; here are a couple of Garand things I had on file that may be of some interest if you do not already have them:

    http://www.garandflash.com/feeding.html

    http://www.biggerhammer.net/manuals/garand/m1.htm
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  • Rebel_James
    bill, here's another site with lots of information:


    http://www.memorableplaces.com/m1garand/

    I also highly recommend Scott Duff's books. I have 'The M1 Garand: Owner's Guide.'

    Another good Garand book is 'M1 Garand 1936 to 1957', by Joe Poyer and Craig Riesch.

    I found both of them on fleabay at prices under retail.


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    "The Greatest Battle Implement Ever Devised!"
    -- Gen. George S. Patton
    referring to the M1 Garand
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  • jjmitchell60
    Bill, like Rebel_James stated; Another good Garand book is 'M1 Garand 1936 to 1957', by Joe Poyer and Craig Riesch. Is an excellent book. I have a copy of it and it has a good bit of info in it.


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