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Old 08-21-2010, 09:29 PM   #1
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Remember that M1 found in the barn???
Had my dad over today for his birthday and gave him the rifle after dessert. He was speechless and his jaw hit the floor!
I met with Dookiebutt last week for a couple of hours and he was kind enough to give the rifle a once-over. Both ends of the barrel gauged at a 1 and the numbers all jived with his reference info. We even managed to find some red paint on the stock and sling swivel. Dookiebutt, please chime in and summarize our meeting. Thanks for taking the time and educating me about the M1, I really appreciate it.
I think I made my dad's day.
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Old 08-21-2010, 09:36 PM   #2
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My friend I think you made our day as well! I am so very happy the way it turned out! Your dad has a good son!
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Old 08-21-2010, 09:37 PM   #3
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Very cool. Dad looks happy. Dookie is a good guy and a reputable source. He knows everything he learned from Rick, LOL just kidding bud, only half
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Old 08-21-2010, 09:50 PM   #4
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What a wonderful gift for your Dad on his Birthday. Thanks for shareing the event with us and I do remember the M-1 found in the barn LOL
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Old 08-21-2010, 10:07 PM   #5
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That smile says it all.
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Old 08-21-2010, 10:17 PM   #6
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Dang, can I come over for dessert???????
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Old 08-21-2010, 10:26 PM   #7
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I had a great time meeting this new member and going over the parts of his rifle. According to Duff and Canfield, this rifle was correct. We even found traces or red paint on the handguard and swivel. It was in better shape than it had appeared from the first set of photos that were posted. What a great find.

By the way, tell your father I'll trade him $200 and a "supremely viable" 10/22 for that Garand.
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Old 08-22-2010, 09:00 PM   #8
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Good example of a Lend Lease Garand and great story to go with it.
Dad looks very pleased, priceless
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Old 08-22-2010, 09:37 PM   #9
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this will be a story that we have to make last forever on g&g. does anybody els agree?
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Old 08-22-2010, 10:26 PM   #10
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No one ever gave me a Garand! Man your pops looks happy in that picture. He's one lucky guy.

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Old 08-22-2010, 10:30 PM   #11
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Zom, that would make anyone's day! Beautiful rifle for sure! Congrats, and it looks like your dad will enjoy that rifle. Well done
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Old 08-23-2010, 03:25 AM   #12
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That was very thoughtful of you, and remembered your story (got my first two weeks ago).
Did it look almost that good when you first discovered it?

If he runs short of ammo for it by early Nov., maybe a bit for Christmas in his stocking?
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Old 08-23-2010, 02:09 PM   #13
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Couldn't think of a better b-day present!
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Old 08-23-2010, 02:14 PM   #14
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You are a good son....
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