Winchester Educational Parts

[Arnhem44mad]

Hello guys, can anyone give me some info on Markings or lack of Markings for an Educational Winchester M1 Garand?

I'm looking for info on Markings for:

Rear Sight Cover
Rear Sight Base
Clip Latch
Operating Rod Catch
Operating Rod Fork
Operating Rod
What kind of Spring set to use - Compensating or standard round
Gas Cylinder Lock
Gas Cylinder Screw
Hammer
Trigger Guard
Trigger Housing

Many thanks!

Scott

[RCS]

Scott, It would be important to know the serial number of the Winchester you intend to restore. Early Winchester parts are more difficult to find than early Springfield parts, furthermore, the identification as to serial number/time period of many of these parts is still unknown. Example: bullet guides on the very early Winchester Educational Order and beyond that range show variations such as s/n 100,180 that surfaced a few years ago. The bullet guide was marked B8875-0, there are other variations of the markings on bullet guide too. The early safety without the W.R.A. stamp, how long did it last in production ? Also the logo on these early receivers are stamped very lightly and wear down - some have them engraved to enhance the markings. Alot depends on what you can find on receivers

[Arnhem44mad]

Scott, It would be important to know the serial number of the Winchester you intend to restore. Early Winchester parts are more difficult to find than early Springfield parts, furthermore, the identification as to serial number/time period of many of these parts is still unknown. Example: bullet guides on the very early Winchester Educational Order and beyond that range show variations such as s/n 100,180 that surfaced a few years ago. The bullet guide was marked B8875-0, there are other variations of the markings on bullet guide too. The early safety without the W.R.A. stamp, how long did it last in production ? Also the logo on these early receivers are stamped very lightly and wear down - some have them engraved to enhance the markings. Alot depends on what you can find on receivers

Hi mate, I do not actually have a serial in mind. I have a few Winchester rifles lined up but I believe they are 1942 and 2x 1943s. I already have a 1943 so may make one of these 43s into my replica educational project as I doubt I will be able to find a legit receiver...however I said the same about my Gas Trap and we all know where that ended up: IN THE GCA😜

So far I have managed to find (All WRA):

Flush Nut sights with checkered knobs
Rear Sight Base (maybe)
No Trap buttplate and Screws
Uncut Operating Rod
CM Marked Milled Follower Rod
Sling Swivel
Stock Ferrule
Grooved Lower Band and Rear Handguard Clip
Top Hat Follower - Various
B8875 Bullet Guide
Early Beveled Follower Arm
Modified RS Stock
Single Slot Gas Screw
Numbered WRA Cylinder
Front Sight and Seal
GC Lock

Thanks!

Scott