Hello! I recently obtained the Springfield Armory M1 pictured here:
I'm new to Garands, but generally pretty solid with researching. Here's what I think I know (using http://usriflecal30m1.com/Parts/PartsMFG.aspx?mfg=SA as the basic resource):
The receiver dates to 8/43, as does the barrel. To me, it appears to be "in the white" (though the whole thing needs a good cleaning).
The stock has a faint EMcF cartouche that matches the receiver date.
So far as I can tell everything in the trigger group is correct to the time (no pics of that, sorry). The trigger housing, safety, and hammer have the correct drawing numbers for 8/43, and the trigger guard is milled with hole (but not concentric circles).
The bolt is correct to the time (D28287-12SA O11A<>), as is the follower/slide ("11") and the bullet guide (indentations).
The one big thing that's wrong is the op rod - it's clearly post-war (6535382-SA). The lock-bar sights are squared, not rounded, so may not be original? The gas cylinder lock screw has the cross-shaped slot, which may or may not be correct? I wasn't able to get it off with a flathead screwdriver without risking damage, so I couldn't fully inspect it.
Am I reasonably safe in assuming that the receiver and barrel are an original set, not reparked, and not armory refurbished? Judging by the good condition of the receiver and the beat-to-heck stock, I'm guessing they weren't together originally.
Is there anything obvious (or not so obvious) that y'all think I'm missing? If I get a correct op rod, am I basically at a correct WWII rifle?
I appreciate your expertise, assistance, and any other information available for this piece of history.
I'm new to Garands, but generally pretty solid with researching. Here's what I think I know (using http://usriflecal30m1.com/Parts/PartsMFG.aspx?mfg=SA as the basic resource):
The receiver dates to 8/43, as does the barrel. To me, it appears to be "in the white" (though the whole thing needs a good cleaning).
The stock has a faint EMcF cartouche that matches the receiver date.
So far as I can tell everything in the trigger group is correct to the time (no pics of that, sorry). The trigger housing, safety, and hammer have the correct drawing numbers for 8/43, and the trigger guard is milled with hole (but not concentric circles).
The bolt is correct to the time (D28287-12SA O11A<>), as is the follower/slide ("11") and the bullet guide (indentations).
The one big thing that's wrong is the op rod - it's clearly post-war (6535382-SA). The lock-bar sights are squared, not rounded, so may not be original? The gas cylinder lock screw has the cross-shaped slot, which may or may not be correct? I wasn't able to get it off with a flathead screwdriver without risking damage, so I couldn't fully inspect it.
Am I reasonably safe in assuming that the receiver and barrel are an original set, not reparked, and not armory refurbished? Judging by the good condition of the receiver and the beat-to-heck stock, I'm guessing they weren't together originally.
Is there anything obvious (or not so obvious) that y'all think I'm missing? If I get a correct op rod, am I basically at a correct WWII rifle?
I appreciate your expertise, assistance, and any other information available for this piece of history.
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