Damn you Michael Bane and Joe Mantegna! New (to me) Garand.

[twyacht]

Based on the ser #, looks like a receiver of Oct. 42- Jul. 45 production, if there is a "WRA GHD" stamp that is for Guy H. Drewry, and would be period correct, since yours has the large "horseshoe" Winchester grip. SA's and the others were flatter in the grip curve.

Here's a great link with all kinds of Garand "tips" "tweaks" and info. Researching Garand info, is almost as fun as shooting it.....

Almost   

http://www.trfindley.com/pgm1stkid.html

http://www.trfindley.com/pgsnstmpsm1.html

Look fwd to pics of you and your Father giving it a shakedown....

tw

[BAC]

Thanks!

[BAC]

P.S.  Any hints on where I can get a good sling for it?

Why yes,...yes I do.....For the leather version I put on mine. Top notch quality. Very well priced. Exact replica, and I mean exact replica of the m-1907 Garand sling, complete with brass hardware. Also got my 1916 Luger holster from Steve as well...

Great sling.

http://www.mountainstatesupply.com/slings/u-s-m1907-leather-sling-natural.html




Get the 51" totally adjustable to shoe-string tight if you prefer, and long enough to adjust to the forearm support as trained with back in the day.

You are going to really enjoy lighting your Garand up.....Congrats again......they always draw a crowd of admirers, from old Veterans, to the young "black rifle" crowd,,,,,they always give a hat tip to the Garand.

TW, I ordered a sling from Mountain State Supply last night.  Got an email this morning saying it was ready to ship.  I should get it just in time to go to work next week.   

[twyacht]

Hey that's great. They do a really fantastic job about fast shipping. Mine did not come "colored" but just the natural leather. I did darken mine up to match the stock with some KIWI Brown shoe polish and a few dabs of Aniline Leather Dye from a local horse & tack shop.

They use it to color saddles, bridles, and other riding gear.  They had some other stuff I can't remember, one just wipes it on and sets it in the son and it darkens right up.

Take Care.

tw

[BAC]

The sling arrived today.  It's outside airing as it smells like tuna (and not in a good way).  I'm going to attack it with some saddle soap and leather dye.  Hopefully the odor subsides.  It is a really nice sling and will look gooooood on the Garand.

Thing 2:  I got to take the rifle to the range today to make sure it worked.  It does!  I sent 40 rounds downrange and it functioned flawlessly.  Now I can try to get my dad out to the range.

The recoil surprised me...I was expecting a lot more of it.  The Mosin slaps you, hard, but the Garand gently pushes.   

TW, you were right.  People gravitate toward the Garand.  There was a family (3 generations) trying out the grandson's new .17hmr rifle on the lane next to me, and the Grandpa and grandson couldn't take their eyes off it.  They (mostly grandpa) kept asking questions.  I offered to let him shoot it several times, but he didn't.

Oh, and the ping!  Everything I hoped it would be!   


I think everyone in America (and Australia) should own a Garand.

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[cmrothenb]

Close.  You have to show <..snip..> and training or match participation....

FYI.  You can also use your CCL for this requirement...That's what I did.

[BAC]

FYI.  You can also use your CCL for this requirement...That's what I did.

A carry license counts as training, yes.  I used mine as well.  Coincidentally, a PA LTCF also counts as proof of citizenship.

[twyacht]

Very Nice test drive report BAC, they do a great job at the CMP getting them back up to original spec's.

The sling will "settle down" with the smell thing. And it does make the rifle shine when attached. Now all you need is a bayonet, and a couple of Garand ammo belts, 

I let a shooter friend have a go with mine two weeks ago,.....now he calls me and has found a Korean War era Garand bought through the CMP that is for sale through the original owner. (Seller is in a tough time with age and health and needs to sell it.)

Don't forget to sign up on the CMP estore page for ammo/stuff sales. $98 for the Greek milsurp for 200rds loose in a .30 cal. ammo can. Never had a problem with it. Early 70's manufacture, non-corrosive, non-berdan primed 152gr. BTFMJ, Garand milsurp. They will be running out soon. (cause I've been hoarding again,)

Shipping is $11.95. Best price around.  Also the Federal & Winchester 150gr SP "hunting" ammo in 30-06, runs like a freakin' top in the Garand. Available at Wally-World, Bass Pro, Gander, etc,... Good to have some of that in the "stash" also.

Look fwd. to some more pics. As I posted, it's just a damn sexy rifle.

Take Care,

tw

[BAC]

I bought 2 cans of the Greek surplus ammo for $90 each when I bought the rifle.  25 clips cost $20.  With a third job I might be able to afford more ammo.  Already looking for a bayonet. 

Now I need to get an Enfield, Carcano, Arisaka, and k98k to complete the set.  It's nice to have a goal.

[cmrothenb]

Now I need to get an Enfield, Carcano, Arisaka, and k98k to complete the set.  It's nice to have a goal.

Ha, we have similar goals.   My 1st military rifle was my CMP SA Service Grade Special which is collector metal with CMP cartouched aftermarket furniture.  Then a CMP 1903A3 when they got a few in last Oct.  Then an impulse purchased  Mosin–Nagant 91-30 from a crate at the checkout of my local indoor range last march.   Next up are the same ones you listed (although I didn't have the Italian gun in my original list...added it).    No pic of the Nagant off and, but had these uploaded earlier.  The M1 pic was right after it arrived and I've since finished it with about 15 coats of tung oil.  I plan to drive over to Anniston(2hrs) and pick up a Service Grade with decent wood that I can mate with the SG Special's metal...which would then result in a collector grade rife so far as I'm concerned.




I also picked up a 192 count can of the Greek ammo with clips and bandoleer when I purchased the Garand Jan '11..