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Member Section => Tactical Rifle & Carbine => Topic started by: twyacht on July 18, 2011, 04:31:09 PM

Title: M1 Garand Arrived. Best Monday I've Had In Quite A While.
Post by: twyacht on July 18, 2011, 04:31:09 PM
Took slightly less than 30 days, start to finish.

(http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm182/twyacht/M1Garand008.jpg)
(http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm182/twyacht/M1Garand011.jpg)

A little research has this serial # range of production between June 1953, and June 1957.

Sorry about the quality of a pic or two,...... :-\

(http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm182/twyacht/M1Garand012.jpg)
(http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm182/twyacht/M1Garand013.jpg)
(http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm182/twyacht/M1Garand015.jpg)
(http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm182/twyacht/M1Garand006.jpg)
(http://i296.photobucket.com/albums/mm182/twyacht/M1Garand003.jpg)
Jr. with "his" new rifle,..... ::)

Owners manual refers to the M1 Thumb as: quote: "No one ever died from it, but it did lead to a deplorable expansion of vocabulary in many languages. "  ::)

Regarding my previous post about modern ammo.  It's covered in the manual. (Which covers everything).

pg. 6  "If commercial .30-'06 ammunition is used, select loadings with bullets no heavier than 180 grains. Firing bullets heavier than 180 grains is not unsafe but may develop higher residual pressures at the gas port near the muzzle. This can damage the operating rod, necessitating its replacement."

There is some wear on the stock. The proof mark eagle and stars on the stock has a scratch across it.

However, I wish I could photo the rifling inside the barrel. It is immaculate. Mirror finish, beautiful rifling, and the bolt face, follower, and internal receiver is very clean.

Windage and elevation knobs are smooth and crisp in moa clicks.....

Test drive this weekend,......No M1 Thumb..... ;D



Title: Re: M1 Garand Arrived. Best Monday I've Had In Quite A While.
Post by: Badgersmilk on July 18, 2011, 05:04:39 PM
Nice!  Can't believe you denied us a picture with the bayonet on it!   ;D
Title: Re: M1 Garand Arrived. Best Monday I've Had In Quite A While.
Post by: twyacht on July 18, 2011, 05:22:38 PM
Quote from: Badgersmilk on July 18, 2011, 05:04:39 PM
Nice!  Can't believe you denied us a picture with the bayonet on it!   ;D

Bayonet, and 200 rds of M2 milsurp, pending shipping,.... :P

At least I kept my shoes on,....."having a bad toe day".... 8)
Title: Re: M1 Garand Arrived. Best Monday I've Had In Quite A While.
Post by: tombogan03884 on July 18, 2011, 07:17:04 PM
M1 thumb is a problem for slow people. If you push the clip in like you mean it and then get your thumb the hell out of there you'll have no problem.
Title: Re: M1 Garand Arrived. Best Monday I've Had In Quite A While.
Post by: kilopaparomeo on July 21, 2011, 05:48:45 AM
I always use the method of putting the edge of my hand under my pinkie on the charging handle and pushing the clip in with my thumb.  No blood blisters in this household.

Fine looking rifle.
Title: Re: M1 Garand Arrived. Best Monday I've Had In Quite A While.
Post by: jaybet on July 21, 2011, 06:09:37 AM
SWEET!
Title: Re: M1 Garand Arrived. Best Monday I've Had In Quite A While.
Post by: Ping on July 21, 2011, 06:00:39 PM
Very nice looking rifle!!!
Title: Re: M1 Garand Arrived. Best Monday I've Had In Quite A While.
Post by: CJS3 on July 22, 2011, 08:55:56 PM
You made me get mine out and fondle it. I guess I'll have to reload some more 30-06.


Congrats on getting a true classic.
Title: Re: M1 Garand Arrived. Best Monday I've Had In Quite A While.
Post by: twyacht on July 23, 2011, 05:53:33 PM
Quote from: CJS3 on July 22, 2011, 08:55:56 PM
You made me get mine out and fondle it. I guess I'll have to reload some more 30-06.


Congrats on getting a true classic.



Thanks CJ..
Can I place an order? ;D

Range trip tomorrow. Have a friend bringing a M1 Carbine also....Trying to get a video/plus pics as well.

Title: Re: M1 Garand Arrived. Best Monday I've Had In Quite A While.
Post by: MAUSERMAN on August 01, 2011, 12:39:56 AM
Nice piece. Have fun at the range. ;D
Title: Re: M1 Garand Arrived. Best Monday I've Had In Quite A While.
Post by: Combat Diver on August 01, 2011, 12:06:15 PM
Your rifle was made in 1955.  Congrats on it, can't wait to get home to shoot my new to me SA M1 also.

CD
Title: Re: M1 Garand Arrived. Best Monday I've Had In Quite A While.
Post by: twyacht on August 01, 2011, 05:31:52 PM
Quote from: Combat Diver on August 01, 2011, 12:06:15 PM
Your rifle was made in 1955.  Congrats on it, can't wait to get home to shoot my new to me SA M1 also.

CD

Get home safely, and let it rip with the M1. I purchased the milsrup 200rd "can" for $98, from the CMP also.. S&H was $16.

Best prices I've seen for 30-06.

Thank you for the specific date of 55'.........Good year.

tw