buffalohunter
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The August 2006 issue of American Rifleman has an article on post-WWII Garands. On page 83 it states "The highest M1 serial number reported in government documents is 6,090,905." I purchased a spanking new M1 NM at the National Matches at Port Clinton, Ohio in 1965 for $148. The serial number is 60947xx which is almost 4000 past the reported highest number. It was manufactured by Springfield Armory and I still have the purchase papers with the serial # on it.
As a side line all that was required was a NRA membership card and $148. in cash. I signed for the rifle, carried it outside and sat down on a bench to open it. Two older gentlemen across from me were watching and I remember one said "what make did you get"? I said Springfield and he replied "It could have been any manufacturer".
Those were the days. I still have it in original condition except I did fire 40 rounds through it when I shot in National Matches. I always thought the metal was exceptionally well finished and the walnut stock is beautiful burl figured. What might I have ?
As a side line all that was required was a NRA membership card and $148. in cash. I signed for the rifle, carried it outside and sat down on a bench to open it. Two older gentlemen across from me were watching and I remember one said "what make did you get"? I said Springfield and he replied "It could have been any manufacturer".
Those were the days. I still have it in original condition except I did fire 40 rounds through it when I shot in National Matches. I always thought the metal was exceptionally well finished and the walnut stock is beautiful burl figured. What might I have ?
