Well now I've seen it all.
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I used to buy them for $200 plus tax and shipping form Districorp back in around 2001. Seriously.
Most I have EVER paid for an M1: $500. I still see them that cheap from time to time in local shops - it only seems to be on the net (and online retailers) that the prices are so jacked.
P&S had a couple dozen for sale maybe 2 years back for around $650 each and they were non-refurbs.
Most I have EVER paid for an M1: $500. I still see them that cheap from time to time in local shops - it only seems to be on the net (and online retailers) that the prices are so jacked.
P&S had a couple dozen for sale maybe 2 years back for around $650 each and they were non-refurbs.
You would want a listing of drawing numbers on all parts and some close-op pics before buying this as an original collector grade piece at whatever price.
I see a post-war replacement stock, a later date replacement bolt, replacement rear handguard spring, what appears to be a WRA buttplate, and a what appears to be replacement gas cylinder/front sight unit. The rear sight appears to be a scarce flush nut type which is correct for this vintage of rifle.
I see a post-war replacement stock, a later date replacement bolt, replacement rear handguard spring, what appears to be a WRA buttplate, and a what appears to be replacement gas cylinder/front sight unit. The rear sight appears to be a scarce flush nut type which is correct for this vintage of rifle.
I suspect that the seller's rationale is that it is a pre-Pearl Harbour 1941 manufactured rifle.
I think it is missing the inspector's acceptance stamp on the left side of the stock below the receiver.
I believe this was stated the first time this piece was offered for sale.
According to Canfield, Springfield Armoury stocks would have a cartouche consisting of SA/GHS enclosed in a box with the ordnance escutcheon to the right.
According to Joe Poyer and Craig Riesch the Springfield Armoury stock markings would be;
9/40 – 6/1942 S.A./G.H.S. serial numbers 78,000-700,000.
The 1941 manufactured Springfield Armoury M1 rifle in question is s/n 381334.
Definitely a hard date to find if everything is correct.
I think it is missing the inspector's acceptance stamp on the left side of the stock below the receiver.
I believe this was stated the first time this piece was offered for sale.
According to Canfield, Springfield Armoury stocks would have a cartouche consisting of SA/GHS enclosed in a box with the ordnance escutcheon to the right.
According to Joe Poyer and Craig Riesch the Springfield Armoury stock markings would be;
9/40 – 6/1942 S.A./G.H.S. serial numbers 78,000-700,000.
The 1941 manufactured Springfield Armoury M1 rifle in question is s/n 381334.
Definitely a hard date to find if everything is correct.
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In my opinion, due to the nature of the US armourer maintenance and inspection programs, the term "original" and "Garand" can rarely be used in the same sentence.
There can be nice Garands, there can be expensive Garands, but a claim of "original" requires serious support documentation such as mentioned by "Purple".
There can be nice Garands, there can be expensive Garands, but a claim of "original" requires serious support documentation such as mentioned by "Purple".
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I'm no M1 author or anything, but I also think that rifle should be a gastrap if original?
In any event, I am 100% certain it is a rebuild worth no more than any other rebuilt M1. $1200 tops in today's Canadian market.
YMMV.
In any event, I am 100% certain it is a rebuild worth no more than any other rebuilt M1. $1200 tops in today's Canadian market.
YMMV.
Coyote Ugly
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Maybe it's the one that was issued to Elvis...
Suspicious Price!
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I have to ask about the lack of a locking bar on the rear sight. It would have been added in late 1942 as the rear sight has issues holding adjustments. The side of the wind age adjustment looks to be post WWII. Is that a post WWII gas plug? WWII gas plugs were single slot not a cross.
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Oh silly! Now you want to see actual pre-Dec 1941 parts to go along with the early serial number. I suppose you want the enrollment, service and discharge papers for every soldier who was ever issued it too?
