jad0110
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Recently, I picked up a Springfield Armory M1 Garand. I was about to go through CMP (I might for another one down the road), but this early example came up and I couldn't resist. Sadly, I haven't had a chance to shoot it, but I plan on doing something about that soon (just got a National Match Turner Sling for it, very nice). This is a pre-war M1, the S/N and drawing number on the receiver put it's mfg date at January 1941. It has a Springfield Armory barrel dated October 1940, so it may be original to the gun. The barrel is in decent shape (avg TE and ME measurements, can't locate the exact numbers now), with a fairly typical dark bore and some pitting. In fact, everything on the rifle is original (or at least correct to the period) for a 17xxxx SA M1, except the rear sight windage adjustment knob, operating rod catch, maybe the odd spring or three and most obviously the stock.
This stock appears to be a commercial post war example, but I could be wrong. It has no markings of any time. Comments/opinions?
I've been trying to track down an original SA stock from this period. According to this website (http://www.trfindley.com/pgsnstmpsm1.html), a correct stock should have S.A./G.H.S. cartouche (Springfield Armory / Gilbert H. Stewart, Commanding Officer) and should also include a circled 'P' proof mark (with serifs) on the pistol grip, and the Ordnance Wheel with Crossed Cannons.
From what I can tell, vintage stocks are understandably difficult to find. Anyone got any good sources? Either that, or does anyone produce new reproduction stocks using all the correct proof marks, wood and finishing?
This may be a better question to ask the CMP forum, or other such sites, but I thought I'd try here at my favorite message board first. Thank you.
She shows some finish wear, but I actually prefer it like that. Gives the rifle more character, IMHO.
This stock appears to be a commercial post war example, but I could be wrong. It has no markings of any time. Comments/opinions?
I've been trying to track down an original SA stock from this period. According to this website (http://www.trfindley.com/pgsnstmpsm1.html), a correct stock should have S.A./G.H.S. cartouche (Springfield Armory / Gilbert H. Stewart, Commanding Officer) and should also include a circled 'P' proof mark (with serifs) on the pistol grip, and the Ordnance Wheel with Crossed Cannons.
From what I can tell, vintage stocks are understandably difficult to find. Anyone got any good sources? Either that, or does anyone produce new reproduction stocks using all the correct proof marks, wood and finishing?
This may be a better question to ask the CMP forum, or other such sites, but I thought I'd try here at my favorite message board first. Thank you.
She shows some finish wear, but I actually prefer it like that. Gives the rifle more character, IMHO.