1941 M1 garand

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Was just wondering if anyone had an idea of value for this rifle, its a Springfield manufactured in late oct early nov of 1941 its all original all draw #s are correct its in beautiful shape with a few dings on the stock, the stock has all the correct cartouches for this time period, cross cannons, S.A G.H.S, and P on the bottom of the pistol grip, it was locked up in a locker since 1982 brought to canada by a collector, it was 1 of 38,000 that went to england in 1942 0r 1943 i believe... I bought it and didnt even know if it would fire as the owner did not fire it (IT DOES), any ways if anyone has any thoughts let me know thanks
 
A lend lease would likely be higher if it is truly a lend lease. If I remember correctly there should be markings on the lend lease rifles.
 
Close up pics and a summary of drawing numbers on the parts is the best way to establish condition and originality. Lend lease rifles have a pretty good chance of remaining in original condition as they were excluded from the US military repair and overhaul processes. Value depends on condition and originality of parts and finish. After that its pretty much a matter of someone paying what it is worth to them. A sound, excellent condition US made Garand with US parts of any vintage seems to be selling in the $1500-$1800 bracket nowadays. An original LL Garand in nice shape would command an additional premium from a buyer who is a collector rather than a shooter.
 
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Close up pics and a summary of drawing numbers on the parts is the best way to establish condition and originality. Lend lease rifles have a pretty good chance of remaining in original condition as they were excluded from the US military repair and overhaul processes. Value depends on condition and originality of parts and finish. After that its pretty much a matter of someone paying what it is worth to them. A sound, excellent condition US made Garand with US parts of any vintage seems to be selling in the $1500-$1800 bracket nowadays. An original LL Garand in nice shape would command an additional premium from a buyer who is a collector rather than a shooter.
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I will have to get get some pics but every thing is in mint condition and like I said I looked into the draw #s and its all correct, its the real deal!!!
 
does it have the flush nut rear sight? is both knobs on the sight chechered or only one side? uncut op rod? long channel or short channel stock? large ghs and large cannon or only large GHS stamp with small cannon? short fork follower? upside down date stamp on the barrel? narrow gas cylinder? LL markings on the barrel beside the date stamp?
 
"...went to England..." Not likely a Lend/Lease rifle at all. The Brits didn't issue the few M1 Rifle sent to 'em to anybody but the odd RAF Regm't troopies defending USAF bases in Europe after the war. All other M1's were sent back to the States before 1945.
"... in mint condition..." That means exactly as it came out of the factory sans dents in the stock. Still worth a pile of money.
"...for $420 before..." HAHAHAHA!!! Think $175.
 
S/N 377,000- 691,000, November 1941 - June 1942.
S. A. / G.H.S. (Springfield Armory / Gilbert H. Stewart, Commanding Officer) Other stamps used on the stocks were the circled 'P' proof mark (with serifs) on the pistol grip, and the Ordnance Wheel with Crossed Cannons. The wheel was .437" in diameter.

bolt should be -2SA
hammer should be -2SA
trigger housing should be -7-SA
op rod should be 3 SA un-cut
Follower Assembly Late marked 8
Bullet Guide Milled
Follower Arm No Bevel
Rear Sight Short Pinion Flush Nut Knurled Windage/ Checkered Elevation
Safety C46025-6SA
Springfield Armory Arched Lower Band
SA Trigger Type 2
Follower Rod Short Fork riveted

if you have all these parts on your rifle means its clean. no repairs and all original. some of the parts are very very rare and collectors pay high price for them.
 
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