Hello,
New guy here! Just picked up an M1 from an estate sale!! I would be very interested in what you think of it. I disassembled it for cleaning and parts identification. Here are the details that I have found so far:
It is a Springfield - Serial number 3992XX (Nov. of 1941).
No import marks anywhere.
It has a LMR 1954 dated barrel (not familiar to me). Bore is bright and bullet/muzzle test looks good (don't know how to check for chamber erosion).
It has an IHC bolt. The rest of the parts that are marked with dwg numbers are all correct for SA 1941/42. I'm not sure how to tell the correctness of the un-marked parts.
The op-rod is un-cut - does not have the stress relief cut.
The gas cylinder was very tight. Gas plug is the early non-valve type.
Unfortunately, the stock was was expertly sportorized. It is full length with all metal except for the butt plate.
Looks like it has the original M1907 sling. Very dark with age.
The finish on the metal parts is parkarized a vey dark gray - looks original to me - but not sure. There was some very light surface rust on the barrel around the gas cylinder.
Questions I have for you:
How do I determine if the gas cylinder is correct - as well as other un marked parts?
Can I shoot commercial ammo with a non-vented gas plug and non cut op-rod.
Was this rifle worth the $800 I paid?
I am fairly new to Garands, but did try to do some research. Please let me know if there is anything I need to check before I fire it and any other information you can share.
Thanks!
werra
New guy here! Just picked up an M1 from an estate sale!! I would be very interested in what you think of it. I disassembled it for cleaning and parts identification. Here are the details that I have found so far:
It is a Springfield - Serial number 3992XX (Nov. of 1941).
No import marks anywhere.
It has a LMR 1954 dated barrel (not familiar to me). Bore is bright and bullet/muzzle test looks good (don't know how to check for chamber erosion).
It has an IHC bolt. The rest of the parts that are marked with dwg numbers are all correct for SA 1941/42. I'm not sure how to tell the correctness of the un-marked parts.
The op-rod is un-cut - does not have the stress relief cut.
The gas cylinder was very tight. Gas plug is the early non-valve type.
Unfortunately, the stock was was expertly sportorized. It is full length with all metal except for the butt plate.
Looks like it has the original M1907 sling. Very dark with age.
The finish on the metal parts is parkarized a vey dark gray - looks original to me - but not sure. There was some very light surface rust on the barrel around the gas cylinder.
Questions I have for you:
How do I determine if the gas cylinder is correct - as well as other un marked parts?
Can I shoot commercial ammo with a non-vented gas plug and non cut op-rod.
Was this rifle worth the $800 I paid?
I am fairly new to Garands, but did try to do some research. Please let me know if there is anything I need to check before I fire it and any other information you can share.
Thanks!
werra
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