I have a M1 Garand rifle where all the parts are july - aug 1941 by their ser#. The markings on the barrel are stamped over and messed up. What are my chances of finding a SA-41 barrel? Any suggestions where to look ? ..Also any Idea why anyone would stamp over the barrel markings? This rifle doesn't look like it ever went to war. Thanks
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A 1941 Garand is not a good candidate for a restoration unless you have very deep pockets. A very good SA/GHS stock can run $700-$900 . A very good 1941 barrel will not be easy to find and if you do expect to shell out $$$
If you have a lend lease you have a desireable rifle. Do nothing until you have posted posted detailed pics here
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Thanks Orlando and all above but as I said the rifle is in amazing condition with MFG dates of July-Aug 41 on all parts. .I checked the ser#s in a book THE M1 GARAND by Joe Poyer and Craig Riesch . the only problem with it is the barrel markings and only want a 1941 barrel with markings that aren't mashed. Obviously $$$ will be no problem at all to have all parts matching. I'll take the gun apart again and macro photo the parts and ser#s. and post them here. Thank you all very much.Last edited by zenfly; 07-04-2018, 02:32 PM.
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I'm very much interested in seeing the photos of this rifle. It would be truly fantastic to have an original 1941 rifle show up in a collection. I've had far easier times finding 1940 barrels than 1941 barrels. I think that I only have two 1941-era barrels in my collection.Welcome to the Addiction!
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Wow! thank you all for your help and interest..The barrel markings are more clear than I said. The receiver seems to have been made July 1941. It looks like I have a Lend Lease barrel and the date that was hard for me to read and looked messed up was upside down "SA-8-41" ... It's real hard to see the 4 unless I shine a flash light at an angle. TJT says the rest of the ser#s don't matter but they are all SA..5 PhotosLast edited by zenfly; 07-06-2018, 07:55 AM.
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Originally posted by zenfly View Post. TJT says the rest of the ser#s don't matter but they are all SA..
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