it's more of a subjective scale. 0 means brand new, 5 means it's almost a smooth bore. throat means that it's got some wear but not enough that it's going to be an issue. it really doesn't necessarily have to do with the physical diameter.
Garandimal = I saved all you have sent me & it takes some study. Sure do thank you.
Something else to consider - The CMP uses their gauges... a lot, and in a hurry. Subsequently, they are worn and somewhat abused.
EVERY Service Grade M1 Garand I have received gauged at least a half point lower in the Throat on my Stone Axe than the hang-tag noted..
So, your "3" may actually be closer to "2.5" - which would put the rounds through at ~ 3,000 and Max service life at 15,000.
That would also account for the ME being marked "1+," when it might very well actually be "1" or a little less.
Enjoy your "...Greatest Battle Implement Ever Devised..."
GR
Can I use the gauge for my collection of 1903 Springfield rifles or is the variety of barrel
makers a drawback for them?
I noticed some similar info on them in throat & muzzle readings posted where they are for sell.
Also I have seen some for sell at gun shows that look like the muzzle was an oil funnel instead
of a rifle barrel. Always wondered who would continue to shooting a barrel in that bad of a condition? Knowing
they were throwing terrible shotgun patterns down range.
And the price they wanted for them was ridiculous.
Also I have seen some for sell at gun shows that look like the muzzle was an oil funnel instead
of a rifle barrel. Always wondered who would continue to shooting a barrel in that bad of a condition? Knowing
they were throwing terrible shotgun patterns down range.
And the price they wanted for them was ridiculous.
The metal & wood are good on this Garand but the finish is sloppy to say the least.
Options:
1= What if I replace the whole wood furniture with a new set up, OR 2= let my wife do the
wood over & refinish it? She does great work & even does them for a local gun shop
which helps them sell their rifles & revolvers.
Will that help the price of this low # Springfield or not?
Will pics help?
View attachment 800818 The top one is the low # we covered already. Waiting on the Gauge to get here.
# ! = Why is the trigger on the middle H&R different than the other 2 Garands?
# 2 = Also the bottom International Harvester barrel has so much writing on the barrel & regardless of how much
I keep reading there is never enough to explain the seeming endless abbreviations I run into.
Unlike the others I have, this one goes up into the wood & - by my best guess - say [ on the barrel ]
? ? ? ? ? ? INC. SC. ELMONTE CA. D6535### LMR-A33 4 54 M
That's more than my head can lap up. All I think I know is the barrel is from April 1954 & that has
to be right //// doesn't it?