prices for m1 garands

[sogetthis]

If they are rated Good to Very Good, why wouldn't they make good shooters? I don't know much about the ratings system yet, but I do know it isn't just about appearance. In fact from what I have seen, sometimes the scruffier looking ones make great shooters.

Berger

My statement about cosmetics had nothing to do with not wanting to shoot it. I was simply saying that the uncut op rod PLUS good condition account for the price. But, as was posted on page 1... Uncut op rods are rare. The op rod design was changed for a reason.... THEY WERE PRONE TO BREAKING. You can definitely shoot it.... But you're risking breaking an expensive colletors item. See the below info obtained by a 1minute google search...

The op rod is made in two parts, the tube and the handle. They are then welded together to create the completed component. During WWII the right angle joint where the two pieces came together proved to be a stress riser; thus after the war op rods from rifles under rebuilds were given a stress relief milling cut (the shape of a racetrack) in that area.

Uncut rods are not the best idea for shooting, but are necessary for collectors' restorations. If your shooter has an uncut rod, hang it on the wall or sell it to a collector and use a good cut rod.

 

[joe n]

I had been chasing what I thought was a very nice Garand for a couple years.

 

[Hitzy]

The op rod is made in two parts, the tube and the handle. They are then welded together to create the completed component. During WWII the right angle joint where the two pieces came together proved to be a stress riser; thus after the war op rods from rifles under rebuilds were given a stress relief milling cut (the shape of a racetrack) in that area.

Uncut rods are not the best idea for shooting, but are necessary for collectors' restorations. If your shooter has an uncut rod, hang it on the wall or sell it to a collector and use a good cut rod.

Op rod is actually 3 parts.....the piston is also welded to the tube in the process.

 

[sunray]

"...does one need the clip to shoot a Garand?..." If you want a semi-auto, yes. This is the reason M1's are specifically exempt from the stupid rifle mag capacity law.