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June 24, 2009, 01:08 AM
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Join Date: June 25, 2006
Location: Indiana
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History of m1 garand
Hey all, sorry i haven't been on this sight a whole lot since i have gotten the b.r.d. that being said, i have a wonderful springfield m1 garand that i know nothing about. can anyone help, give me a sight to go to etc. serial #2627661, i believe all #'s match but not sure. im not trying to find value, just history, what a great gun!! Thanks for any help.
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June 24, 2009, 11:45 AM
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Join Date: January 31, 2000
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Your rifle was born in Feb 1944.
The only real serial number is on the receiver. All of the other numbers are drawing numbers. There is no such thing as a "matching" Garand, but it can be "correct" meaning that the drawing numbers are all from the same period as the receiver. |
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June 24, 2009, 03:41 PM
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Join Date: September 13, 2005
Location: Davidson, NC
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The chances of an all-original WW2 M1 are slim as most went though at least one arsenal inspection/repair during their lifetimes. Little effort was made to keep original parts with rifles.
The best way to figure out what you have is to fill out a data sheet and consult some reference manuals. You never know... you may just have a collectible part or two in your rifle! http://www.nicolausassociates.com/PD...etFillable.pdf Scott Duff has some good reference books as well: The M1 Garand: World War II Volume 1 The M1 Garand: Post World War II Volume 2 http://www.scott-duff.com/DuffBooks.htm#m1Garand |
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