The M1 Garand Build Thread

I built one long time ago from stripped receiver...

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cleaned:

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blued:

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Took me a while to collect all proper Italian parts (I never understood why so many different people end up with the parts the same gun and no one with a complete rifle).

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In reality, you don't need too many tools

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The top cover turned to be pain in the ass:

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My wife kicked my ass for doing it on the carpet, so I had to do a major cleaning after. Hint: put some cover.

Extra tool in addition to the picture above is a small gentle hammer (on the left).

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rally guy said:
All you guys that bought nos ebay bolt have you receive shipping confirmation ?
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If you are talking about the 'redfile' guy on ebay, I was sent a single email informing me that it would be shipped ASAP and nothing since. Looking at 'Contact Seller' for the item on Ebay I see

"The seller received your payment on Oct 25, 2013. Your delivery estimate is Nov 07, 2013 - Nov 13, 2013."

So I still have ~5 days before I will start to panic haha. I will make sure to post some pictures if I get it.
 
TyK said:
If you are talking about the 'redfile' guy on ebay, I was sent a single email informing me that it would be shipped ASAP and nothing since. Looking at 'Contact Seller' for the item on Ebay I see

"The seller received your payment on Oct 25, 2013. Your delivery estimate is Nov 07, 2013 - Nov 13, 2013."

So I still have ~5 days before I will start to panic haha. I will make sure to post some pictures if I get it.
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Yeah you usually check the box to indicated on ebay its shipped and even that's not done...
 
TyK said:
If you are talking about the 'redfile' guy on ebay, I was sent a single email informing me that it would be shipped ASAP and nothing since. Looking at 'Contact Seller' for the item on Ebay I see

"The seller received your payment on Oct 25, 2013. Your delivery estimate is Nov 07, 2013 - Nov 13, 2013."

So I still have ~5 days before I will start to panic haha. I will make sure to post some pictures if I get it.
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If it's any reassurance, I received mine last night. Wrapped up in grease/wax paper/cloth. Complete bolt, mint condition, absolutely flawless. It's coming in from Greece, so it may take a bit...
 
nick237 said:
My thoughts exactly anyone hear about the Koreans coming is it true?
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Trigger Wholesale put up a post on FB that said they might be bringing in 6000 M1's. A few of the retailers and sponsors on this forum have hinted or semi-confirmed that there are Garands coming to Canada. Although source, price, and quantity is not known.

ridgearms said:
Can you guys list what parts can be bought in assemblies or group the part numbers together in categories.
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Thanks for that. the NOS bolts on ebay says 4 inner parts of the bolt are included. The picture above shows more...Any insight on that?
 
The plungers/springs can be looked at as one piece each... ...Constantine has been selling these bolts for years, they are complete.
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Got my bolt this morning while heading to work. I took a quick peek and the thing appears to be brand spanking new with all the advertised parts... Almost a shame to use it haha.
 
Anyone know someone with a barrel vise ? (to screw and index my barrel)
I am also looking for a reamer. (for a NOS barrel)

If I end up purchasing those. Would people be interested to lease them ?

Keep up the good work guys !
 
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