Do I want one of these? SFRC Breda/Beretta stripped Garand reciever

[Mr. Spectacular]

So SFRC just posted about them having some Breda/Beretta stripped M1 Garand recievers for sale.

I am not (generally) a "mil-surp" guy (not that I don't like them, just that I when "traditionalists" get all pissy about using "non-correct" parts on guns)
I do not hunt.
The 30-06 cartridge does not immediately appeal to me.

However, I do like working projects, and I've always thought the Garand was pretty cool design with the Canadian heritage and all.

So, the question is: Do I want one of these?

How hard is it to find parts to assemble a Garand (not perfect condition, "period-correct" parts, but just parts that all work together so that it's a functioning gun)?

 

[7offsuit2]

Try the Milsurp section. You may have more luck from those more knowlegeable.

 

[Hitzy]

Pricey......M1 parts are pricey. Good luck though, they are great rifles.

 

[#1bcshooter]

So SFRC just posted about them having some Breda/Beretta stripped M1 Garand recievers for sale.

So, the question is: Do I want one of these?

Make a nice paper weight
Good luck finding all the parts to actually make a complete M1 .
Wile it is possible you & everyone else that bought one will be looking for the same stuff . lol

 

[samsplacci71]

Make a nice paper weight
Good luck finding all the parts to actually make a complete M1 .
Wile it is possible you & everyone else that bought one will be looking for the same stuff . lol

I was just thinking that.

 

[JR86]

You can make the m1 a .308

Doesn't have to be .30-06

 

[sigrunes]

If you have a Garand or plan on buying one for $50 pick one up you can't go wrong. If you have no interest in Garands, don't. It would be like buying a chassis for a car you have no other parts for and don't own to swap parts on, pointless. If your going for re sale sometime down the road and your a speculator like that go for it as well.

 

[lmcc]

Only fitty dolla! Me Garand you long time!

Even as a paper weight I kids want one...

-L

 

[thump_rrr]

An M1 takes pretty much the same or similar parts as an M14.
All the USGI parts will cost you more than a complete rifle will.

 

[luke s]

So likely won't get parts to complete the rifle

 

[Light Infantry]

Parts kits just increased in value substantially.

 

[dimeN]

if you get the kuhnhausen book " the u.s. .30 caliber gas operated service rifle " shop manual .... it'll tell you how to go about doing it
- also there several good youtube vids on some parts of the process

it is quite a good deal on sfrc !

 

[Hitzy]

An M1 takes pretty much the same or similar parts as an M14.
All the USGI parts will cost you more than a complete rifle will.

Rear sights, few trigger parts, extractor, and that's about it for parts interchangeable between the 2.

 

[badboybeeson]

don't see the point is buying a stripped frame when 1000,s of m1,s will be coming into Canada .
But as others posted makes a cool paper weight

 

[kennymo]

don't see the point is buying a stripped frame when 1000,s of m1,s will be coming into Canada .
But as others posted makes a cool paper weight

Well that is interesting coming from someone who might be in the know about things like that. Now I'm glad I didn't put the credit card number through when I had that receiver in the cart last night. When am I going to have time to find the parts, never mind put the thing together?

 

[dimeN]

ah yes, the mythical korean garands of legend ? sorry to be sarcastic, but i've heard the same song n dance over the last 20 years

either way you break it down ... 50 bucks is a wicked price

a cmp barreled reciever in states is 350 ... and thats where they grow on tree's, not like up here

 

[dahs]

I bought one, not sure why. But, $75 by the time it gets to me? I won't complain.

 

[FALover]

Picked up two of the Beretta frames. I will be making trades for the some of the parts from my American associates.Ebay is your friend and Pennsylvania and Ohio are a few hours from Seneca Niagara Casino/Hotel. A couple of comped nights and one planned road trip,Bingo! A M-1 Garand!

 

[crashcollins]

Aren't Garand parts still a nogo for export from the US?

 

[300Spartans]

A $50 receiver is always a good buy.