All PB Garand

[domus.don]

Took a while but here she is for your viewing pleasure! Sorry for a few blurry pictures. If you'd like more/larger images, send me a PM with your email address.



Sights



Gas System



Stock Metal & Barrel



Bolt



Trigger Group



Feed System



A few images showing things like the lower band pin and stock markings are missing but to the best of my knowledge, this is a 100% correct, all marked, PB Garand. If someone disagrees, please send me a PM. Information on post war Breda/Beretta Garands is scarce and I'd love to learn more.

I am currently looking to complete a few others so check out my listings on EE.

 

[Power Pill]

fired it yet?

 

[domus.don]

I have mix feelings about shooting it so I haven't taken her out yet. She might become a safe queen.

One thing I did notice is that the hammer goes back more smoothly then the WWII dated Springfields that I have. I am unsure if this is just because of the particular trigger group or if the parts were actually better fitted. What I mean by this . . . when I pull back the hammer on my Springfields, it gets "stuck" right before catching in the sear. The PB is tight but it doesn't seem to snag at all before catching. This could very well be a "one of". I don't have enough PB trigger groups to make a real observation. If I get the chance, I'll take caliper measurements.

 

[Steve1987]

Hi Don,

I don't know much about these PB Garands but can appreciate the work you're doing to make an all correct example. Thanks for sharing!

Regards,
-Steve

 

[Hitzy]

I'd shoot it. It's in good condition, still has a Danish stock and not the correct SILE walnut, not really worth more then any other Itallian/Dane in good condition.

 

[jonh172]

Looks great! Thanks for posting!
Wish I had one like that!!


You should add a picture of the Number on the stock too!

 

[robin2y]

Does the rear sight aperture have a pb stamped on it, near the bottom of where the gear teeth end?
R

 

[domus.don]

Good question! I will need to double check that one. If it does, I will post a picture of it.

 

[robin2y]

A winchester version will look the same from the outside. Springfiled aperture is flatter on the face and would be a dead giveaway if going for full on PB.
R

 

[FALover]

Well done! Hunting for correct parts is a chore but worth it when you get it all together.You have to get a clip full of ammo through it to finish it off. It all comes back to the 'ping'!

 

[Power Pill]

You have to shoot it!! You can't spend all the time and money building one and NOT shoot it!

 

[Beater]

don't forget to fold the tabs on the handgaurd before you shoot it or it will come apart

 

[domus.don]

Good eye but they are already done
Thanks!