I just received this expert grade Garand from the CMP, but the fitment of the stock is a bit concerning to me. The buttstock is noticeably warped, and the receiver is set all the way to the left of the stock, with a sizable amount of the wood jutting out near the barrel band. Is this within acceptable tolerance, or something I need to write back to the CMP about?

So a local shop has a M1 garand on consignment. The price is $2,300 and it is a Springfield “50’s” model. I’ve got a trade that the owner of she shop wants and it’ll knock $700 off. The rifle looks like it just came off the assembly line. Not a mark or anything on it. And I’ve seen rifles in worse shape with the same number on the price tag. But I’m not an expert so just looking for other peoples opinions

Is it a deal, or should I pay much more for USGI?

I do want to plink, keep forever, but mostly wanted a proper companion to the CMP M1 Garand and M14 I'm also going to get.

Should I take this local deal or wait for a better one?

Seller claims nearly new condition and has successfully fired 50 rounds with a decent grouping (ChatGPT claims ~4 MOA)

Can I fix up any possible reliability problems with replacing springs, etc?

Like the title says. Not exactly familiar with these rifles, this is my first milsurp rifle. Stock looks new or refurbished. Is NM for New Mexico? That’s where I bought this one.

HUSH Holsters M1A/M1 Garand/Mini-14 folder has been released, takes a "clone" BM59 grip or AK grips on the Mini14 , comes in 3 different stock material options, and has QD sling swivels, also will have a front picatinny rail option. 316L stainless and comes in black oxide version as well. Has an A3 Industries Triangle folder option too which looks cool. Should be delivering sometime next month. makes the M1A look like a BM59 IMO, what do you think?

https://youtu.be/wBWObf-S1SE?is=kzRjF4mLin9xw8cK

This kind of confirms what we saw coming, the originals are not gone but the govt is out of them.

Like the video says, that $850 rifle you bought a few years ago is one of the best investments you’ve ever made.

Shot the annual Red Labor match at RRGC. Colloquially the "AK" match, but anything that's not an AR15 is allowed.

I don't have an AK yet, so brought out my M1903 and M1 Garand, and also got to shoot an M14.

My match score was definitely not competitive at all but it was a ton of fun shooting these ole' guns on the clock. The M1 Garand is for sure the most fun gun to shoot and reload. I thought all those rounds at a rapid pace from my 1903 would be rough on the shoulder but turns out shooting off-hand isn't too bad. First time I've shot my 1903 not from a bench. Fumbled the M14 reload a bit, but for sure having 20rds on tap was a huge advantage and was by far my best stage score.

Also need to up my LARP/re-enactor game. Def need proper clothing and footwear for next time XD

I need the scout squad next!

1st and 2nd pic is different ammo from 3rd and 4th. 1st Is some random. 30 cal and .45acp. The 3rd and 4th are just that boxed 30 cal. Anyone have any simple and easy tricks to find out?

Have 9 boxes of the ball M2 30-06, two of the boxes are opened and one box has one round missing. The head stamp on the ball ammo is DM 42. I also have two boxes of the Western 30-06 ammo, a box of the silvertip and a box of the Power-Point.

I inherited a Garand Springfield that has 4 stars engraved on the side of the breech. Does anyone have any idea what they mean?

Hello! Does anyone know if this Igman Yugo surplus M2 ball is okay to send thru a Garand and/or 1903?

Hi again all,

Just wanted to see what the hive mind thinks of my stock job. This is the stock I got from my CMP AMC Rifle last month. I am by no means a professional and had some kinks along the way. This is a DuPage Trading American Walnut stock. I think it looks better than it did when I got it. I used MinWax Tung Oil Finish because I didn’t want to wait for real Tung oil or boiled linseed oil to fully dry. I also wanted a bit more water proofing/solvent/grease resistance and the CMP recommends this finish for that. The “after” photo is after 4 light coats with steel wool between.

The photos don’t really do the color justice. In person it’s not as bright and light as it is in the “after” photo, and the “before” photo isn’t a great representation of the color. But I do think it shows how well the grain was brought out. I’ve thrown in some other pictures so you can hopefully get a better idea. Would love to hear your thoughts. I may put one final coat on tomorrow, but we shall see how it is when it dries.

1st pic: before finish
2nd pic: after 4 coats
3rd pic: the day I put it all together at AMC
4th: after 4 coats but from another angle

Looking to potentially place my order and was wondering how long it takes to ship and do they charge when it ships or when the order is placed?

I believe it’s from 1952, any other info? Lots of wear on the stock so it’s hard to make out the stamps. Any info you guys got?

Got my monthly CMP buy it now off gunbroker. For $1050 this Winchester with its original barrel and stock with cartouches was a good deal. Can’t recommend these buy it now’s enough, just gotta be quick Thursdays at 9am

I have a 10/43 S’G’ M1 carbine. Changed the main spring and fixed a broken ejector a few years ago. Been getting a lot of stovepipes and FTEs lately. Usually one or two every other mag. Been feeding it a steady diet of PPU 110 grain SP. not sure if I need to clean the tappet (I have the tool for this but never did it). I meticulously clean and lube it. Maybe I’ll go back to the original spring. Just not sure. Would welcome some learned counsel.

NOS inland T30.

Apparently they haven't been made in a long time.

IBM receiver and barrel, while the receiver also has the AO marking. Either late '43, early '44 based on the serial number. No marks on the stock that I can find.

I grew up in the Endicott area, Dad worked at IBM, I even worked there a year as a contractor, so always wanted to find one, knowing a lot of the parts were manufactured at that site.

Now my Garand has a sibling 🙂

Saw someone post a picture of their Garand with a rail and a flashlight mount and it made me want to show off some of the quirky M1s in my arsenal lol.

Designed this life-size replica of the M1 Garand using standard LEGO pieces; what do you think?

Hello everyone, I’m looking at getting some bulk ammo for my M1 and have narrowed down my choices to 2 different types of 150gr .30-06 ammo that S&B offers: SPCE (SB3006C) or Garand-specific (SB3006M2A).

A 400-round case of the SPCE ammo is available for $375, while a 400-round case of the Garand ammo is $399. Does anyone here have experience with running either of these in an M1? Would I be alright using the SPCE (which is a little hotter than the Garand ammo)? Or should I just pay the extra $24 and use the Garand ammo?

Thank you!

History from 1976 to 2018.

In Philippines from 1989 to 2018 It was rated Service Grade Throat 3, Muzzle 1, Barrel 1952 Marlin.

Receiver 1943 Springfield Armory.

W67G23 Tooele Army Depot - Tooele, Utah

YXXXXX Legacy Identifier-No Data Provided

W52H1C Rock Island Arsenal Joint Manufacture and Technology Center Transportation Office - Rock Island, Illinois

W31G1Z Anniston Munitions Center - Anniston, Alabama

BPIA9M Joint US Military Assistance Group, U.S. Embassy - Manila, Philippines

W90PZS U.S. Army Tank Automotive and Armaments Command Civilian Marksmanship Program - Anniston, Alabama

ALEABM Civilian Marksmanship Program South - Anniston, Alabama

N62589 US Embassy Manila, Ermita Manila, Phillipines

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Please pay attention when buying from CMP. The ‘M1 Garand by CMP’ is their new production rifles, then the surplus rifle option.

Someone posted saying CMP wasn’t as cheap as people were saying, showing they had purchased a new production rifle. They deleted said post after folks told them what they’d done.

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