finally my new garand pics

[42769vette]

What kind of stock plate is that? BTW nice rifle!

its defintally a sure grip

 

[42769vette]

Thats a good lookin M1, but we need more info! Is it an SA, WRA, HRA, or IHC? Whats the serial #? Any proof marks on the stock? Barrel date?

the barrel code is 6535448. so when was the barrel made

 

[kedie]

the barrel code is 6535448. so when was the barrel made

I'm not sure from those numbers. The barrel should have an actual date stamped on it. The dates on the pics that Flintlock posted are stamped like this:

The earlier barrel is stamped 3-S-A-8-43. The barrel date is 8-43, Aug 1943.

The later barrel is stamped 7 64. The barrel date is 7-64, Jul 1964.

The later barrel date is a bit harder to find because it's buried in among other numbers and proof marks. The barrel manufacturer is also stamped in the same location.

 

[GPD177]

I like it.

 

[42769vette]

I'm not sure from those numbers. The barrel should have an actual date stamped on it. The dates on the pics that Flintlock posted are stamped like this:

The earlier barrel is stamped 3-S-A-8-43. The barrel date is 8-43, Aug 1943.

The later barrel is stamped 7 64. The barrel date is 7-64, Jul 1964.

The later barrel date is a bit harder to find because it's buried in among other numbers and proof marks. The barrel manufacturer is also stamped in the same location.

ill recheak it tomorow morning and get back to you. i am learning that these things are a blast to research

 

[kedie]

ill recheak it tomorow morning and get back to you. i am learning that these things are a blast to research

Yes they are! I suggest becoming a member of the Garand Collectors Association. You'll get the GCA Journal which has an incredible amount of info on the M1, and your membership in GCA qualifies you to buy from the CMP.

 

[ferg409]

nice finish you will enjoy it i have one there great.

 

[tman]

That looks great, I really like the stock.

Here is a good site that tells you what and where to look for part and drawing numbers.

Assembling an M1 Garand Rifle From Parts — Determining the Vintage and Origin of Parts

There is also an excel program you can download and put your receiver number to tell you approximately what parts are correct.

Did you buy it from the CMP?

 

[brwnfldl]

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YouTube - m1 garand ping sound

 

[42769vette]

That looks great, I really like the stock.

Here is a good site that tells you what and where to look for part and drawing numbers.

Assembling an M1 Garand Rifle From Parts — Determining the Vintage and Origin of Parts

There is also an excel program you can download and put your receiver number to tell you approximately what parts are correct.

Did you buy it from the CMP?

no believe it or not i bought it at a yard sale.

 

[Flintlock]

How much did you pay, if you don't mind me asking? Get a good yard sale deal?

And what was the date on the barrel?

 

[vxtip]

that is a nice lookin rifle

 

[femurphy77]

If you say that you paid any less than $1000 for it I am going to be so JEALOUS and happy for you!! Sweet piece, similar colorations to one of mine. It's one of the CMP Specials with a '43 reciever. The other one is a Correct '52. If you haven't had a chance to hear that first enbloc eject then have everyone else on the line kneel in reverence as you squeeze the trigger on that 8th round. . . . .then step behind the line for a cigarette

 

[42769vette]

If you say that you paid any less than $1000 for it I am going to be so JEALOUS and happy for you!! Sweet piece, similar colorations to one of mine. It's one of the CMP Specials with a '43 reciever. The other one is a Correct '52. If you haven't had a chance to hear that first enbloc eject then have everyone else on the line kneel in reverence as you squeeze the trigger on that 8th round. . . . .then step behind the line for a cigarette

less than 1000 i love a good yard sale

my enbloc should be here in a few days thanks to whiskeytangofoxtrot. the bad thing is now im out of ammo for it. i tried to save a few rounds to hear the enbloc but i couldn't hold myself back. anyone know of some good deals right now?

 

[backtrail540]

Very nice rifle, I am jealous.

 

[42769vette]

sorry for the delayed responce. this is exactly what my barrel says


sa8535448 7 64 bub PM.

so im guessing this is a july of 64. is that correct?

 

[Flintlock]

Correct. A Springfield barrel from July 1964. Late dated barrels are known for their accuracy...

 

[42769vette]

Correct. A Springfield barrel from July 1964. Late dated barrels are known for their accuracy...

is mine considered late?

 

[Flintlock]

Yup. I believe the last Garand receivers were made in 56, so your barrel would have been a replacement made by SA for Garands that were still in service.