I picked this receiver up a few years ago and promptly forgot about it until recently. I believe the serial number puts it around September 42. It’s in seemingly pristine condition and I can find no signs of use or repair. I’m wondering if someone might be able to shed some light on what this might have been doing for the past 75 years. My plan was to build a shooter but I want to make sure this receiver is a good start to that end. Any thoughts or advice on the best way to proceed would be much appreciated!
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Not really a mystery, more than likely refinished. Its always nice finding garand parts you forgot you had. If you need garand parts send me a PM, I have some for sale -
It has been refinished. You can see the pits under the parkerizingComment
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I wish I could find a stripped receiver I didn't know I had.
Nice find. Definately refinished but done well. It will make a nice rifle and, these days, it's pretty valuable should you decide to sell it since bare receivers are getting much harder to find.
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There's a guy on gun broker who had about 12 strip receivers for sale at one time. I don't know how many he has left? But I got my gas trapreceiver it from himComment
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I have 5 receivers stashed away and enough parts to build them into complete rifles. Someday I might do something with themComment
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Hi all,
I just inherited a Winchester M1 garand receiver dated Aug 1943 and plan on building a rifle around it. My question is what parts should I use? Should I stay with Winchester parts or go with Springfield? Any feed back would be appreciated!Comment
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WRA parts are very expensive, just build it as a shooter. If you need parts to complete your build or just help contact me. You should know you will never build a rifle cheaper than you can buy a complete one for from CMP but I suppose you already know that
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Orlando, I agree buying is cheaper than building but a man needs a hobby. I only build rifles anymore the time spent keeps me out of trouble.😀Comment
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I know what you mean, I cant seem to stop eitherComment
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I think we're going to be just fine!😀Comment
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