Help with the value of a Garand.

This will depend on a few things including year and manufacturer.

Why not post some details and photos (if available) and someone here can give you a better idea.

Generally speaking garands are selling for between $450 - $650, but again your particuliar case may vary depending on different factors.
 
If it's USGI it's definately NOT all original.......
These went through 2 wars and were given to allied nations after that. They would have been rebuilt several times.
Even the Itallian M1's that were sold to the Danes were well used and rebuilt several times and never saw a war.......:)
Parts guns shouldn't sell for more then $350-$450.....but they do as people seem to pay exhorbant prices for them.
 
I just saw one at the local shop for $450(+GST)
Granted, it was a Winchester, but no rifling to speak of, and there was a piece of inner tube between the stock and reciever to tighten it up:eek:
 
Hitzy said:
If it's USGI it's definately NOT all original.......
These went through 2 wars and were given to allied nations after that. They would have been rebuilt several times.
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I'm just guessing here, but by "all original" I think he probably meant not sportered...
 
Garand Value

My Garand was made by International Harvester in 1944. As far as I can tell, all parts are matching original. The rifling is in excellent condition, as is the wood. I paid $800 about three years ago.
 
International Harvester didn't start making M1 Garand until 1953.

Average price for a excellent shape American M1 is $600 and $500 for Italian Garand. Take $ off for condition of the barrel and wood. Higher demand on WW II M1 receivers.
 
Boss Hogg said:
I was looking at a H&R stamped receiver, the wood has be refinished and there were no markings of any kind on the stock. I thought that was unusual.
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My 2 cents:

H&R (code HRA) (Harrington & Richardson Arms Co.) is a fairly uncommon bird to find here in Canada. I've personally never seen one (but that doesn't mean anything).

H&R made receivers from 1953-1957. They were known for excellent craftmanship throughout their contract. All else being equal (and with the exception of the elusive all original example) the price of a Harrington & Richardson would easily surpass that of WW2 Springfields and Winchesters (with the possible exception of Win-13s) and certainly more than the Italian examples.
 
M1 stock cartouches

There is a relationship between the initials stamped on the wood under the left sight knob, and the serial number range. The cartouche is the acceptance mark of the arsenal's inspector. Some guys had the job for long periods, others shorter.

If the serial number does not match the cartouche, it is not a major showstopper. Many rifles had their factory stocks stripped off at any number of authorized repair depots. Repair were done, or new stocks installed.

The Danish complicated matters by stamping the rifle serial number in frighteningly deep characters on the butt. For a Danish rifle, the two should match up. At least you can know that is how it left Alan Lever's store, and not been rebuilt at any number of unauthorized kitchen table repair pitstops.
 
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