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Not only that, but as has been mentioned, those cut-and-weld rifles were made from scrapped parts, and those rifles were not scrapped without a reason. M1 rifle receivers might be scrapped for several reasons, the most common being that the rear sight elevation serrations were worn down and the sight wouldn't hold elevation. More serious problems were worn bolt or op rod raceways, worn bolt lug seats (which would create excess headspace), cracked receiver heels, and heat damage.
I personally knew of several hundred M1 rifles and M1 carbines that were in an arms room fire and were scrapped. I can't be sure, but would not be very surprised if those receivers and other parts ended up as "Tanker Garands".
Jim
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