Hello guys (and gals...who knows?). Just wanted to give a little collection update as I have been working on a couple of builds. As previously mentioned i live in Scotland, so it can be very hard to locate M1 Garands over here. Due to this the way I do my builds is that I gather the correct parts for a project first, minus the receiver and barrel (which are Welded together. 9/10 this includes a post war barrel so the barrel isn't really an issue or a worry. I have been working on collecting parts for an early Winchester Educational M1 Rifle in the 100K range and same for WIN 13 1.6 million range. Obviously the Educational will most likely be a pipe dream but you would be surprised at what I have been able to get in my collection so far in UK.
For the early build I have managed to accumulate: Rear Sight Aperture without tracks, Checkered Windage Knob, Grooved Rear Handguard Clip and Grooved Lower Band, Operating Rod Catch and Operating Rod (relief cut), Bolt (demilled).
I also have a couple of spare generic pieces which could go on either build such as Trigger Guard, Hammer Plunger, Front Sight, Buttplate Screws, Clip Latch Pin.
Win 13 parts: Rear Sight Base, Aperture, Clip Latch, Bullet Guide, Follower Arm, Operating Rod Catch, Operating Rod (relief cut), Operating Rod Fork, a 13 Follower (but this Maybe SA, will have to wait till it arrives to check), 'O' marked Gas Cylinder Screw, 2S Buttplate, Bolt - Demilled, Wide Base Gas Cylinder, Clip Latch Marked 'A'.
Finally, I already have a 1943 build complete with all WRA parts except for post war barrel and it has a few parts on it which could be transfered to either build respectively. These parts are: CM marked Operating Rod Fork, WRA Single Slot Screw, WRA Rear Handguard, Buttstock with Long Channel, full Trigger group with -4 Safety, WRA Lockbar Sight. I am not actively seeking the parts much, but if I fall into any I am happy!
Wish me luck!
Scott
For the early build I have managed to accumulate: Rear Sight Aperture without tracks, Checkered Windage Knob, Grooved Rear Handguard Clip and Grooved Lower Band, Operating Rod Catch and Operating Rod (relief cut), Bolt (demilled).
I also have a couple of spare generic pieces which could go on either build such as Trigger Guard, Hammer Plunger, Front Sight, Buttplate Screws, Clip Latch Pin.
Win 13 parts: Rear Sight Base, Aperture, Clip Latch, Bullet Guide, Follower Arm, Operating Rod Catch, Operating Rod (relief cut), Operating Rod Fork, a 13 Follower (but this Maybe SA, will have to wait till it arrives to check), 'O' marked Gas Cylinder Screw, 2S Buttplate, Bolt - Demilled, Wide Base Gas Cylinder, Clip Latch Marked 'A'.
Finally, I already have a 1943 build complete with all WRA parts except for post war barrel and it has a few parts on it which could be transfered to either build respectively. These parts are: CM marked Operating Rod Fork, WRA Single Slot Screw, WRA Rear Handguard, Buttstock with Long Channel, full Trigger group with -4 Safety, WRA Lockbar Sight. I am not actively seeking the parts much, but if I fall into any I am happy!
Wish me luck!
Scott
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