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Re-barreled M1 Garand

The Tinman
My brother just acquired a Springfield Armory M1 Garand. He says it needs a new barrel, but doesn't know how to go about replacing it. I'd like to get him a book or something that will help him with this, either a book on the history of the M1, maybe something on restoring or maintaining the piece.
Can anyone suggest a good book on this? Something that might help him to restore, maintain and shoot this honored American icon?
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  • MIKE WISKEY
    you don't need a book, you need a gunsmith. this is not something you do yourself, gauges and tools will cost more than the m-1 did. I know some of the advanced posters here do this themselves, but it's not worth it for one barrel change.
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  • The Tinman
    Thanx, Mike. I'm assuming that my brother will probably use a gunsmith to replace the barrel, but I'd like to get him something to help him restore this piece. I'm thinking something along the lines of a book or digest on maintenance of the M1, maybe something on the history of the M1---something that includes a schematic of it, how to properly strip and clean it. Possibly a book that would list resources on replacement parts, clubs and such.
    Yeah, he's not a gunsmith, but this M1 has kind of lit a fire under him to get into hi-power, center-fire rifle shooting. I'd like to see him continue with this project, but it has stalled a bit, and he (and I) just don't know where to start. I suppose I could ask, sort of in a piece-meal style, everything he would need to know about the M1, as I see it is a popular rifle, but instead of bothering all the "Experts" here with questions, I say "get a book!!"
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  • JudgeRoyBean
    There are a lot of books out there, but in the meantime, go here and look down the left side of this web page and find "M-1 Garand" and click on it. You will find the entire Technical Manual as well as the entire Field Manual and many other articles that will assist you...... Good Luck!

    http://www.fulton-armory.com/

    Henry Ford stated: "There is no one more useless than a Convict, except perhaps, those that guard them. This was his reason NOT to hire either one of them!
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  • nmyers
    I'd recommend "The M1 Garand: Owner's Manual" by Scott Duff. Look on his website: www.scott-duff.com

    But, I would also recommend that he NOT attempt to restore it. It is strictly a "shooter". "Restoration" would be a waste of money.

    Neal
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  • joeaf1911a1
    Tin Man: The "usual M-1 rifle, service grade" was not meant to be a match target rifle. I believe only 3 M.O.A. was required for acceptance. Most did better. If it is the original barrel (doughtful)
    leave it alone. Rebarelling is not a amature gunsmith thing and should
    be done by a qualified gunsmith. History of it is easily found on the web. I can send you a pamphlet from the CMP on care, cleaning, diss-
    and re-assembling of it with exploded parts views and instructions if
    you E mail me your "snail mail address".
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