U.S. Rifle, Caliber .30, M1 Roll Call

obie1946 · 04-14-2009, 04:05 PM

Gunnerdave.

Nice looking stock. The CMP walnut stocks sure do have some nice grain in them. A little BLO & Tung oil and they look fantastic.
I think they are a great value for the $$.

Just my 2 cents.

rondog · 04-14-2009, 04:15 PM

Who is DGR? And will DuPage re-work Boyd's stocks for flunkies like me?

rondog · 04-14-2009, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by rondog

Who is DGR? And will DuPage re-work Boyd's stocks for flunkies like me?

OK, I just called Dupage, and they get Boyd's stocks in a roughed-out configuration, then they re-profile them for the CMP. He said they couldn't re-profile a finished Boyd's stock like mine, it would cost the price of several new stock sets. Bummer.

But, who is DGR?

Never mind, found it. Dean's Gun Restorations, rights? Duh.

gunnerdave · 04-14-2009, 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by obie1946

Gunnerdave.

Nice looking stock. The CMP walnut stocks sure do have some nice grain in them. A little BLO & Tung oil and they look fantastic.
I think they are a great value for the $$.

Just my 2 cents.

Thanks! I took the pics shortly after I got it. Once I do the final fit, I'm going to work on the finish a bit with more BLO & a good coat of gunny paste. I'll go for a satin finish, but if it ends up a bit shiny, I'll still be happy with it.

I think they're really a great deal for American Black Walnut. Love the grain.

Dave

Mosin-ak · 04-14-2009, 07:35 PM

What's going on rondog? DGR stands for Dean's Gun Restorations. Here is the website: DGR Home Page - Dean's Gun Restorations

Iron_Colonel · 04-19-2009, 02:26 AM

Keep 'em coming! Post your newly acquired Garands here, or if you haven't and you have some, enroll!!

Bob Womack · 05-02-2009, 09:39 AM

Time to heat it up again. Here is my first and only Garand, a 1955 Springfield Armory example. Even though it was a Field Grade, it is all SA and most of the parts, including the original stock, are period-correct. I have a little thing about milled trigger guards though.

Throat and muzzle erosion are both low. Here it is as-delivered at the end of March, a bit of an ugly duckling:

And here it is after my wife gave me a Dean's standard grade, slim-cut walnut stock in dark brown with #2 finish.

I've kept the original stock for historicity but I'm thrilled with the visual transformation. I have to say that, as a novice, there's no better way to get to know your rifle than to remove the stock. As I was doing the replacement, I first replaced all the metal on the buttstock and fitted it. I was amazed at how well the colors of the new and old wood matched. Another shot of the final product:

...and there are more shots HERE.

Bob

gunadvocate · 05-02-2009, 10:55 AM

that stock looks nice Bob- well done

Bob Womack · 05-02-2009, 11:29 AM

I appreciate that from a guy who lives in my hometown!

gunadvocate · 05-02-2009, 12:02 PM

Knoxville? Ha small world! Where you at now?

Bob Womack · 05-02-2009, 12:23 PM

I now live in Tidewater, Virginia. I grew up just outside Knoxville near Bearden. In college, I lived only a couple of miles away from Dean's, just North of Knoxville.

Bob

Iron_Colonel · 05-02-2009, 01:38 PM

She's sure a beauty! Congrats.

psuman2007 · 05-03-2009, 12:04 AM

I have 1 M1 now from the CMP I got very lucky it all matches SN's and Manuf. Its an HR. I will posty pics next time I get home from college. Love shooting it, first tiome i took it out of the box was shooting targets at 200 yards with ease.

Iron_Colonel · 05-03-2009, 12:06 AM

Very nice and welcome to G&G.

TheJoker · 05-03-2009, 06:44 AM

Yes. Welcome, psuman2007. Nice M1, Bob.

texnmidwest · 05-05-2009, 06:47 AM

I am now the proud owner of a Springfield Armory M1 Garand. My first! Stock is going to need some work but should be a nice shooter. ME 1 TE of 2.5.

mosin warrior · 05-05-2009, 07:52 PM

Tex where do you get that fine piece of American craftsmanship. I am getting mine from CMP sometime this summer. I do the High Power Match and training tomorrow so I need to pick a date to run to Ohio sometime after that.

jus2boyz · 05-05-2009, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by texnmidwest

I am now the proud owner of a Springfield Armory M1 Garand. My first! Stock is going to need some work but should be a nice shooter. ME 1 TE of 2.5.

Tex...Job well done! I am very suprised at my belated birthday present.

I shall take good care of her. Thanks for posting a pic, I can't wait to shoot it. Well, at least let me hold her! Glad you took the plunge!

texnmidwest · 05-05-2009, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by mosin warrior

Tex where do you get that fine piece of American craftsmanship. I am getting mine from CMP sometime this summer. I do the High Power Match and training tomorrow so I need to pick a date to run to Ohio sometime after that.

The day I ordered one from the CMP, I found this one on Gumpoker. Bought it from a guy out of Ohio. Seemed to be a nice rifle. I can't wait to receive the shipment and shoot!!!

texnmidwest · 05-05-2009, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by jus2boyz

Tex...Job well done! I am very suprised at my belated birthday present.

I shall take good care of her. Thanks for posting a pic, I can't wait to shoot it. Well, at least let me hold her! Glad you took the plunge!

I will only let you peer through the glass of my van at the rifle. When you have completed the CMP First steps orientation class then I MAY let you touch the stock...only if you wear white cotton gloves.

04-14-2009, 04:05 PM	#181
obie1946 Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Milwaukee, Wisconsin Posts: 86	M1 Rollcall Gunnerdave. Nice looking stock. The CMP walnut stocks sure do have some nice grain in them. A little BLO & Tung oil and they look fantastic. I think they are a great value for the $$. Just my 2 cents.

04-14-2009, 04:15 PM	#182
rondog Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 3,296	Who is DGR? And will DuPage re-work Boyd's stocks for flunkies like me? __________________ I child-proofed my house, but they still keep getting in!

04-19-2009, 02:26 AM	#186
Iron_Colonel Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Washington St. Posts: 3,275	Keep 'em coming! Post your newly acquired Garands here, or if you haven't and you have some, enroll!! __________________ Mosin Nagant evangelist on a mission to convert YOU!

05-02-2009, 10:55 AM	#188
gunadvocate Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Knoxville Posts: 272	that stock looks nice Bob- well done __________________ "Love my country, fear my government..."

05-02-2009, 12:02 PM	#190
gunadvocate Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Knoxville Posts: 272	Knoxville? Ha small world! Where you at now? __________________ "Love my country, fear my government..."

04-14-2009, 07:35 PM	#185
Mosin-ak Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Anchorage AK Posts: 42	What's going on rondog? DGR stands for Dean's Gun Restorations. Here is the website: DGR Home Page - Dean's Gun Restorations

05-02-2009, 09:39 AM	#187
Bob Womack Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Between Clever and Stupid Posts: 17	Time to heat it up again. Here is my first and only Garand, a 1955 Springfield Armory example. Even though it was a Field Grade, it is all SA and most of the parts, including the original stock, are period-correct. I have a little thing about milled trigger guards though. Throat and muzzle erosion are both low. Here it is as-delivered at the end of March, a bit of an ugly duckling: And here it is after my wife gave me a Dean's standard grade, slim-cut walnut stock in dark brown with #2 finish. I've kept the original stock for historicity but I'm thrilled with the visual transformation. I have to say that, as a novice, there's no better way to get to know your rifle than to remove the stock. As I was doing the replacement, I first replaced all the metal on the buttstock and fitted it. I was amazed at how well the colors of the new and old wood matched. Another shot of the final product: ...and there are more shots HERE. Bob

05-02-2009, 11:29 AM	#189
Bob Womack Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Between Clever and Stupid Posts: 17	I appreciate that from a guy who lives in my hometown!

05-02-2009, 12:23 PM	#191
Bob Womack Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Between Clever and Stupid Posts: 17	I now live in Tidewater, Virginia. I grew up just outside Knoxville near Bearden. In college, I lived only a couple of miles away from Dean's, just North of Knoxville. Bob

05-02-2009, 01:38 PM	#192
Iron_Colonel Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Washington St. Posts: 3,275	She's sure a beauty! Congrats. __________________ Mosin Nagant evangelist on a mission to convert YOU!

05-03-2009, 12:04 AM	#193
psuman2007 Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 1	I have 1 M1 now from the CMP I got very lucky it all matches SN's and Manuf. Its an HR. I will posty pics next time I get home from college. Love shooting it, first tiome i took it out of the box was shooting targets at 200 yards with ease.

05-03-2009, 12:06 AM	#194
Iron_Colonel Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Washington St. Posts: 3,275	Very nice and welcome to G&G. __________________ Mosin Nagant evangelist on a mission to convert YOU!

05-03-2009, 06:44 AM	#195
TheJoker Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 1,071	Yes. Welcome, psuman2007. Nice M1, Bob. __________________ "Be wary of strong drink. It can make you shoot at tax collectors... and miss." -- Lazarus Long

05-05-2009, 06:47 AM	#196
texnmidwest Some People's kids.... Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: South east Wisconsin Posts: 6,975	I am now the proud owner of a Springfield Armory M1 Garand. My first! Stock is going to need some work but should be a nice shooter. ME 1 TE of 2.5. Attached Thumbnails __________________ never pass up a bathroom, never waste a ** , and never trust a fart. Last edited by texnmidwest; 05-05-2009 at 06:50 AM.

05-05-2009, 07:52 PM	#197
mosin warrior Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Carlisle, PA Posts: 478	Tex where do you get that fine piece of American craftsmanship. I am getting mine from CMP sometime this summer. I do the High Power Match and training tomorrow so I need to pick a date to run to Ohio sometime after that.