First off I want to apologize because I'm sure this has been asked a thousand times.
I just came across something and I want some opinions and guidance on whether or not to move on this
What I'm looking for in a Garand is not some high value or rare collectors rifle. but the most accurate representation of this rifle that 'hopefully' saw service in WWII that is within my budget.... about $1,000. Preferably the rifle should be able to shoot, but mainly I want to own a piece of American history that I can pass down the the grand kids. I am trying to avoid frankenrifles, and old rattle traps as much as possible.
What I found at a local gun shop (where I have purchased new guns before and have no reason not trust) is this:
M-1 Garand
Springfield Armory
Ser# on back of receiver 2099619
has origional cleaning kit in the butt stock
not sure if stock is origional, no damage but definitely used.
no import markings anywhere (that I can see) dealer said he couldn't see any
dealer says the bore is good (I don't really know how to tell)
not sure of serial numbers on barrel.
not sure where the gun came from, but not CMP.
no visible damage or missing parts (that I can tell)
Price $799
This may not be a whole lot of data, but I'm looking for more of a first impression gut feeling. Based on your experience does this sound like something that you would seriously want to investigate? or some thing I should put down some cash to hold?
I'm confident the dealer knows what he's doing so I'm not expecting a deal of the century.
What are some quick things you would look at that would tell you more about this gun? or Questions you would ask.
Once again sorry if this has been asked a lot, but if it is a good deal then I would hate to loose it.
Thanks for your help
DD
I just came across something and I want some opinions and guidance on whether or not to move on this
What I'm looking for in a Garand is not some high value or rare collectors rifle. but the most accurate representation of this rifle that 'hopefully' saw service in WWII that is within my budget.... about $1,000. Preferably the rifle should be able to shoot, but mainly I want to own a piece of American history that I can pass down the the grand kids. I am trying to avoid frankenrifles, and old rattle traps as much as possible.
What I found at a local gun shop (where I have purchased new guns before and have no reason not trust) is this:
M-1 Garand
Springfield Armory
Ser# on back of receiver 2099619
has origional cleaning kit in the butt stock
not sure if stock is origional, no damage but definitely used.
no import markings anywhere (that I can see) dealer said he couldn't see any
dealer says the bore is good (I don't really know how to tell)
not sure of serial numbers on barrel.
not sure where the gun came from, but not CMP.
no visible damage or missing parts (that I can tell)
Price $799
This may not be a whole lot of data, but I'm looking for more of a first impression gut feeling. Based on your experience does this sound like something that you would seriously want to investigate? or some thing I should put down some cash to hold?
I'm confident the dealer knows what he's doing so I'm not expecting a deal of the century.
What are some quick things you would look at that would tell you more about this gun? or Questions you would ask.
Once again sorry if this has been asked a lot, but if it is a good deal then I would hate to loose it.
Thanks for your help
DD