What do you know about M1 Garands?

[stephpd]

To the OP:
Sounds to me like you're looking for a wall hanger or one you won't shoot much, let alone in any competition. If this is the case, as others have mentioned get a rack grade Garand from CMP ($445) or for a little more a field grade.

I'd go the other way and pick up the service grade from CMP. For $100 more you're getting a gun of known quality. CMP checks out all the guns. The ones that don't meet the minimum standards for service grade are then listed as rack grade. And if prices haven't changed much they are still much cheaper then $1000. Membership with the Garand Collectors Association is what I used to qualify for getting one of these last year.

It's a mix master Springfield,(op rod wasn't a Springfield) but everything else was. I lucked out and got one with a serial number under 1,000,000, so it's from sometime in 1941. It cleaned up nicely and is a fine looking gun.


Good luck with your endeavor.

[7998]

You're slings on backwards. Clip goes on the rear sling swivel.

Dang!! I keep forgeting that when I post the pic. Ya I knowI was promptly told that when I first posted that pic.