M1 garand

pmgboxer

July 27, 2013 17:52

I just got a correct grade M1 from CMP. I don't know a whole lot about them, I field stripped it and cleaned it by using the instructions included. Everything looks great. I was wondering though, the instruction say I should have it looked over by an experienced gunsmith before firing. Is this just a c.y.a. statement, aren't these rifles headspaced and test fired? Thanks, John

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  pmgboxer

  July 27, 2013 17:52

  hey guys, help me out here, i have two local gunshops in town that are both selling springfield m1,s in 308, they both claim to only have one each, and both are unfired. one has a 1499.00 price tag, and the other has 1599.00 on it. since i am looking to buy one, i was wondering about the price. they say all parts are springfield except for the top over barrel, it seems to be a tan color plastic. any ideas on this being a good purchase for a shooter and future collectable?

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  nmyers

  July 27, 2013 18:14

  It means that the stock was put on the rifle by someone other than the manufacturer or the US military.
  
  The serial number dates the receiver to February 1945. Everything else.....we don't know.
  
  Neal
  
  EDIT: Without photos, all we can do is guess what you have. We don't even know if your M1 rifle is USGI.
  
  In almost all cases, a USGI stock will have a proof P, as well as a cartouche and/or arsenal rebuild stamp. Usable stocks were often reused for arsenal rebuilds, & they were often sanded. Multiple P's & markings can be found.
  
  We can sometimes identify USGI stocks based on the shape & certain markings. All IHC stocks have a Julian date stamped in the barrel channel.

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  pmgboxer

  July 28, 2013 10:46

  Thanks for the info......

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  Emmett Dunham

  July 28, 2013 18:51

  I think the Navy marked there stocks with an A when they did a rebuild on the Garand. I tried to do a search on CMP Forum where I read it and there was to much data to go through. If you are looking for a GI stock keep looking for more information that may b what you have.

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  pmgboxer

  July 29, 2013 16:57

  Thanks Emmett...I read on a US military rifle forum that it maybe a IHC stock or a Navy rebuild

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  mark christian

  July 29, 2013 18:34

  Where is the stamping located on the stock? An A can sometimes be a rebuild marking for Anniston, although A4 and AN are more typical.

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  Emmett Dunham

  July 30, 2013 16:15

  I think you will find that the IH stocks are marked inside with a series of numbers that date the stock.
  
  Emmett

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