Monte Harrison
Member
I have a Garand made in 1943 with the original barrel still on it. I'm pretty sure the trigger group is not original, since it is Winchester and the barrel and receiver are Springfield. Don't know if the stock and op rod are original. It could really use a new barrel. If I replace the barrel, does that reduce the rifle's collector appeal, and therefore, value? Would it be smarter to sell this rifle as is, and get another one from CMP? I'd have a hard time parting with it, since it was my first M1. Y'all make up my mind.