M1 Garand builder

My recently completed build. I collected parts for awhile, didn't really save any money but enjoyed the process.

Part Source Cost Note
Bolt ##### $94.99 USD
Bullet Guide Marstar $30.00
Buttplate Numrich $28.30 USD
Buttplate screws (2) Numrich $9.00 USD
Buttstock Swivel Marstar $11.00
Clip ejector CGN $0.00 w/trigger
Clip latch Numrich $26.50 USD
Clip Latch Pin Marstar $14.00
Clip Latch Spring Marstar $6.00
Enbloc clip Numrich $2.05 USD
Follower Marstar $28.00
Follower Arm Numrich $26.20 USD
Follower Pin Numrich $6.25 USD
Follower rod Marstar $29.00
Follower Slide Assembly Marstar $32.00
Front Ferrule w/stock $0.00
Front Sight CGN w/Cylinder
Front Sight screw CGN w/Cylinder
Gas Cyclinder Plug/Screw Marstar $24.00
Gas Cylinder CGN $125.00
Gas Cylinder Lock Marstar $35.00
Gas Cylinder Swivel w/Gas Cylinder $0.00
Lower Band Marstar $11.00
Lower Band Pin Marstar $5.00
Oprod ##### $94.99 USD
Oprod Catch Marstar $51.00
Oprod Spring Numrich $15.75 USD
Rear Sight ##### $74.99 USD
Receiver SFRC $39.99
Stacking/Front Swivel Ferrule w/stock $0.00
Stacking/Front Swivel Screw Marstar $5.00 extra, came with stock
Stacking/Front Swivel w/stock $0.00
Stock Dupage $140.00 USD
Trigger Assembly CGN $125.00

Magzine reducer Numrich $34.50
Barrel Mounting Vulcan $150.00
Metal Finishing Vulcan $150.00

$1,424.51
 
After shipping, taxes, import fees, etc I came in at $1709. Hunted for a few bargains, splurged on others, mainly from being a little anal about having certain parts SA marked...lol
Getting a new stock was probably the most expensive part
 
Congrats, it will feel really good when you've put this one together. Also, you know for sure that all parts are as good as they come. It'll be a great shooter. Show us some pics when it's all put together.
 
tharkhold said:
You've got both USD and CAD in there.. is that total in USD or CAD? (Or a mix?)

If it's USD, then it's 1,876.59 CAD... not too bad for not hunting for the best prices. Mine cost 1784CAD, and I hunted for well used 'used' parts :) I did have a new .308 criterion barrel though.
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Mixed, the CAD total is $1,870.41. It also doesn't include taxes and shipping.
 
I have found that it takes time to get really good parts.
I think op rods are one of the hardest , next to barrels which
can't be purchased without import permit from America.
I have new and used military barrels, so that isn't an issue
There are a few people here that do a real good job of assembling
barrel,bolt,and receiver together .
Then you just put the rest together
Your end result is a near perfect rifle.
Rebuilding surplus rifles works also, but the front end cost of a surplus
rifle plus replacement parts is also costly. But worth it , if the gun is
in great condition
 
A $1500 Garand seems like a real bargain these days.:eek:

Assembling a Garand isn't rocket science, but it takes knowledge and experience to assemble one that works properly. Serviceability of used parts is a concern. I've found that some selective parts fitting is usually necessary to get one going properly. Correctly fitted stocks and handguards are always a concern. I've found that the best fitting, and cheapest, stocks available these days are the new Italian surplus stocks with the .5 inch extension (remade Tipo 2 Garand stocks) that are offered by Numrich and Sarco.
 
hi everybody , I m going to the states soon and I was wondering if somebody would be interested in those stock for 100$ shipped (CDN) ? if yes please PM me

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These are brand new Garand stock . The stocks are new walnut G.I. stocks that were .308 cal & we retrofitted them to .30-06. Fit is perfect for .30-06. There is a tiny hairline from the conversion that is visible.
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waltherppk9130 said:
hi everybody , I m going to the states soon and I was wondering if somebody would be interested in those stock for 100$ shipped (CDN) ? if yes please PM me

info:
These are brand new Garand stock . The stocks are new walnut G.I. stocks that were .308 cal & we retrofitted them to .30-06. Fit is perfect for .30-06. There is a tiny hairline from the conversion that is visible.
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These stocks are Italian military surplus walnut Tipo 2 stocks with an extension fitted to bring them back to original Garand dimensions.

I've used many of them and they are in as new condition. They are much simpler to fit than a commercial Boyds stock. You just have to get your mind past the .5 inch extension that's been spliced on the end.

Normally you will need to clearance a bit of wood on the inside of the barrel channel to get them to fit without contacting the barrel or to make sure there's no interference with the op rod movement. You will also need to shave a bit of wood off the bottom of the stock on both sides of the mag well to get a good lock up with the trigger guard. Just make sure to go slowly, keep test fitting and don't change the angle of the wood surface. Sometimes you can get a nice lock up w/o removing any wood if you use a trigger guard with worn locking lugs.

Front to back fit of the receiver is good and tight; its a new stock. Overall, good value for money, and a new military walnut stock that doesn't need staining and shows an authentic military finish if using pure tung oil or RAW linseed oil rubbed in and wiped off the surface after 15 minutes or so.
 
waltherppk9130 said:
hi everybody , I m going to the states soon and I was wondering if somebody would be interested in those stock for 100$ shipped (CDN) ? if yes please PM me

info:
These are brand new Garand stock . The stocks are new walnut G.I. stocks that were .308 cal & we retrofitted them to .30-06. Fit is perfect for .30-06. There is a tiny hairline from the conversion that is visible.
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of course if your exporting firearms parts from the us without an export permit you might be having a much longer trip to the us then planned they can be exported by someone with the permits
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Indeed. You need to buy them from a US vendor, like Numrich/ GPC, who has the appropriate export permits. They come thru w/o a problem that way.

I had a couple of nice ebay stocks siezed by Homeland Security with a loss at both ends and don't even bother with that route any more.
 
purple said:
Indeed. You need to buy them from a US vendor, like Numrich/ GPC, who has the appropriate export permits. They come thru w/o a problem that way.

I had a couple of nice ebay stocks siezed by Homeland Security with a loss at both ends and don't even bother with that route any more.
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I got mine from Sarco, no muss, no fuss, no bother .

Grizz
 
Assembling a Garand isn't just a matter of rounding up parts and putting them together. Some selective parts fitting is needed to get things to operate as they should, esp with stocks, handguards and rear sight components. There are manufacturing tolerances on parts and used parts have varying degrees of wear which can affect fit and function. This can become evident with getting the rifle to time and cycle properly (internals and gas system components).

Its a good idea to have some references on hand before starting. I'd recommend the Kuhnhausen Shop Manual on the M1/M14 for starts.
 
When you see parts, you should buy more than you need .
Then develop parts kits with receivers etc
Then send the barrel ,bolt and receiver out for assembly
 
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