Tanker conversions

catpealer111

July 25, 2007 21:00

LF's auction got me wondering. Is there a company that does tanker conversions for the Garand?

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6 comments

Cutiegirlracing

July 25, 2007 21:14
I've got a cut off saw. How much do you want to pay me? J/K.
You should buy LF's. It's a sharp gun.
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Rocklobster

July 26, 2007 10:45
You may be out of luck. Smith Enterprises used to make a "tanker," but I believe they have stopped doing so. You may talk someone at Springfield or Fulton into doing one for you. There are conversion kits available for do-it-yourselfers, but there's a trick or two involved - for one, the op-rod needs to be bent just right to prevent binding.
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Colt Super

July 26, 2007 11:12
Federal Ordnance in El Monte California used to, but the are long gone.

If you want one bad enough, try running an ad in the San Gabriel Valley Tribune.

Doug
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Sav99

July 26, 2007 12:34
That tankers carbine cought my too. Sharp looking rifle.
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Rocklobster

July 26, 2007 17:26
Check this guy out. He may be doing conversions again. Quite a few folks like his work.

http://www.warbirdscustomguns.com/
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Locust Fork

July 26, 2007 17:32
Thank you Cutiegirl!!! I like the Tanker myself....poor Larry asked me if he could "bid" on this one. (I said shure) He was standing in here with me and holding the gun and leans toward me kind of squinting and says...." MMMMmmmmm??? I bit FOUR-FIFTY!"

Poor guy was outbid long ago and I don't have the heart to tell him.
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