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

christcorp · 08-28-2009, 02:14 PM

Well, I just received my 1st M1 Garand yesterday. Got it from the CMP. I am very happy with it. It an HR Service grade. Except for the bolt (SA) and the trigger housing (IH); all other parts are HR. Barrel is original 1955 LMR quality barrel. Original to the 1955 HR. SN#5623xxx. The only none original part is the stock. Apparently the stock wasn't acceptable, so the CMP put on a brand new CMP birch stock. I'm happy. If available over time, I might look for an HR bolt and stock and make it all HR. But if not, no big deal. I'm happy with it the way it is. Here's some pics

Paper · 08-28-2009, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by texnmidwest

And no, Paper, I did not think to take a picture of the unopened box first!!! I was too excited to see what they had sent me!

You never listen!!

That's one purdy rifle, there, mister!!

saahole · 08-28-2009, 05:24 PM

shot the both for the first time today. see range report on 8-28-09

captain Aham · 08-29-2009, 04:24 AM

Hey everyone
I just picked up a m1 garand from big 5 store.It cost me almost 900 dollars out the door with background cheack here in CA.I found out about cmp just before i made the purchase.Looking at the cmp web sight, It looked hard to get a rifle with the waiting period and all.But i think i am going to join in the fact that It seems much cheaper though cmp and better quality.Does anyone know if ill get a better rifle though cmp?I spent hours cleaning and learning the rifle.I have worn out 3 30cal brushes on cleaning the barrel.And still have some not much left but enough to wear out 1 more 30cal brush for sure,Is that normal in a gun that has 30 to 40 years of wear/storage?And is that normal for a cmp bought rifle too?I have not even shot this weapon yet.Taking it apart so many time it looks to me that it will operate fine.Is there any problems that i should look for when shooting my M1 garand at the range?Thx for any info everyone

texnmidwest · 08-29-2009, 08:39 AM

Congrats on your rifle! The Garands from Big 5 seem to be well worn but can be great rifles. The main thing to look at is the condition of the receiver. Look for deep pits due to rust, weld marks on the underside of the receiver, etc. The receiver is the main building block. If other parts need to be changed then they are still widely available. Barrels with a lot of life left can be found for a relatively small price. Just make sure you have a competent gunsmith install and headspace it for you. Garands are rugid rifles.

The CMP is the way to go if you want a Garand. Their garands are well worth the wait. You will get a rifle in better condition with a service or field grade CMP rifle plus have the CMP armrorers behind you for support. Check the muzzle wear and crown of the rifle if you can. Check the condition of the crown with a q-tip. wipe the q-tip around the muzzle, if it does not shred or stick then the crown is in good shape. The condition of the crown can effect accuracy more than wear in a lot of situations.

I have had rifles that I have cleaned years of rust out, cleaned up the bore and action and had them shoot very accurately even with the barrel being pitted and dark.

Enjoy your piece of history!

oldjarhead · 08-29-2009, 08:48 AM

Big 5 is not the best place to buy a surplus rifle...period. Usually very over priced for the condition.
BUT
Since you didn't want to wait, you still have a piece of history that you will enjoy shooting. My first Garand had been Bubba'd and it took some heavy handed scrubbing and some repairs but it is a fine looking and enjoyable piece.

wyattsdad01 · 09-04-2009, 01:54 PM

wyattsdad01 · 09-04-2009, 01:55 PM

didn't get all the pic in i wanted to but here they are for now

mynameismatt · 09-10-2009, 11:08 PM

Picked this up second hand from a guy in my neighborhood. He purchased from CMP. Time to go shooting!

Iron_Colonel · 09-10-2009, 11:58 PM

Oh man Matt, that is AWESOME! That is a beautiful Garand! And BTW, welcome to the forum. Thanks for posting. That stock is awesome. Congrats on a great rifle. How about a range report after you kill some paper

Col. Plink · 09-11-2009, 06:46 PM

I have only one (thus far). I travelled overnight to the Alabama store in July to pick out a good SA shooter. As such it may not have been as valuable as the H&R's they had, and it doesn't all match up, but it does have excellent metal and mechanics, and the barrel's great and it really shoots surprisingly well.

It's a mid-6million serial made in late '55, barrel 56, I'm guessing it's a Greek return (?). It has no stock markings but a P near the grip. The stock is three different kinds/colors of wood. None of these cosmetic issues bothers me in the least, as I bought it for its performance capacity, which it meets in spades.

The stock had that black buildup of grime and dirt that resisted dissolution with denatured alcohol but did dry it out enough to come off with a sanding, which was purposefully kept very light. As a result some spots of black remain on the grip and all it's dings and dents are slowly being filled in as I finish it with polyurethane. I know that's not 'spec', this stock wasn't worth all that, but I like the effect of getting it down to the wood and the abuse it weathered and kind of putting that look under 'glass'. A smooth finish over all that character will look great with the good metal, and I'll let its performance speak for itself.

TheJoker · 09-11-2009, 08:01 PM

Yeah, Matt. That one is a beauty! Welcome to G & G!!

buckmastr · 09-16-2009, 07:34 PM

Hey all I'm new to this forum but thought I would start by posting my M1. Been in my family for a while

Iron_Colonel · 09-16-2009, 11:37 PM

Thats sure a beautiful rifle! Thanks for the post, and welcome!

texnmidwest · 09-17-2009, 07:12 AM

All very nice looking rifles!

crewdog564 · 09-17-2009, 11:38 PM

Matt, how did you get the serial number & nomenclature to stand out so clearly in white? On my rifle, the line "Cal 30 M1" is stamped so shallow it's barely readable. Any suggestions?

Iron_Colonel · 09-18-2009, 01:38 AM

I wonder if a steady hand has to come through there with a little white paint on the tip of a toothpick or a very fine bristles brush of some kind? I imagine with some model paint or something like that you could achieve the same results, and then take a rag with some mineral spirits or thinner lightly dabbed, and wipe off any excess? If your stamps are very shallow, it might not work as well when you wipe it all off.

JimBob · 09-18-2009, 02:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crewdog564

Matt, how did you get the serial number & nomenclature to stand out so clearly in white? On my rifle, the line "Cal 30 M1" is stamped so shallow it's barely readable. Any suggestions?

Go to a craft store and get a white china marker.

1950oldsoldier · 09-19-2009, 07:17 PM

I enjoy reading the comments and the pictures but I will never put out pictures of my guns or tell how many because I don't trust Obama and his fellow Chicago liberals. I have a concealed weapons permit but feel unsure about that because now there is a record at the state level that I have at least 1 pistol. As a combat veteran that has used both the M-1 Garand and M-2 Carbine in combat I enjoy this forum.

I guess I should adopt the guns motto "That I would not be so paranoid if every one was not out to get me" :>)

mozzer · 09-21-2009, 08:21 PM

Here are my beauties
1.2M Win
1.3M Win
2.0m SA
4.7M HRA
5.8M SA

08-28-2009, 05:24 PM	#263
saahole Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 55	add my girls to the roll shot the both for the first time today. see range report on 8-28-09

08-29-2009, 04:24 AM	#264
captain Aham Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 3	M1 Garand Hey everyone I just picked up a m1 garand from big 5 store.It cost me almost 900 dollars out the door with background cheack here in CA.I found out about cmp just before i made the purchase.Looking at the cmp web sight, It looked hard to get a rifle with the waiting period and all.But i think i am going to join in the fact that It seems much cheaper though cmp and better quality.Does anyone know if ill get a better rifle though cmp?I spent hours cleaning and learning the rifle.I have worn out 3 30cal brushes on cleaning the barrel.And still have some not much left but enough to wear out 1 more 30cal brush for sure,Is that normal in a gun that has 30 to 40 years of wear/storage?And is that normal for a cmp bought rifle too?I have not even shot this weapon yet.Taking it apart so many time it looks to me that it will operate fine.Is there any problems that i should look for when shooting my M1 garand at the range?Thx for any info everyone

08-29-2009, 08:39 AM	#265
texnmidwest Some People's kids.... Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: South east Wisconsin Posts: 6,975	Congrats on your rifle! The Garands from Big 5 seem to be well worn but can be great rifles. The main thing to look at is the condition of the receiver. Look for deep pits due to rust, weld marks on the underside of the receiver, etc. The receiver is the main building block. If other parts need to be changed then they are still widely available. Barrels with a lot of life left can be found for a relatively small price. Just make sure you have a competent gunsmith install and headspace it for you. Garands are rugid rifles. The CMP is the way to go if you want a Garand. Their garands are well worth the wait. You will get a rifle in better condition with a service or field grade CMP rifle plus have the CMP armrorers behind you for support. Check the muzzle wear and crown of the rifle if you can. Check the condition of the crown with a q-tip. wipe the q-tip around the muzzle, if it does not shred or stick then the crown is in good shape. The condition of the crown can effect accuracy more than wear in a lot of situations. I have had rifles that I have cleaned years of rust out, cleaned up the bore and action and had them shoot very accurately even with the barrel being pitted and dark. Enjoy your piece of history! __________________ never pass up a bathroom, never waste a ** , and never trust a fart. Last edited by texnmidwest; 08-29-2009 at 08:41 AM.

08-29-2009, 08:48 AM	#266
oldjarhead Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: MO Posts: 1,911	Big 5 is not the best place to buy a surplus rifle...period. Usually very over priced for the condition. BUT Since you didn't want to wait, you still have a piece of history that you will enjoy shooting. My first Garand had been Bubba'd and it took some heavy handed scrubbing and some repairs but it is a fine looking and enjoyable piece. __________________ No war has ever been won by a politician!

09-10-2009, 11:08 PM	#269
mynameismatt Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 1	CMP springfield 1.5 mil Picked this up second hand from a guy in my neighborhood. He purchased from CMP. Time to go shooting!

09-04-2009, 01:54 PM	#267
wyattsdad01 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 3

09-04-2009, 01:55 PM	#268
wyattsdad01 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 3	didn't get all the pic in i wanted to but here they are for now

09-10-2009, 11:58 PM	#270
Iron_Colonel Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Washington St. Posts: 3,275	Oh man Matt, that is AWESOME! That is a beautiful Garand! And BTW, welcome to the forum. Thanks for posting. That stock is awesome. Congrats on a great rifle. How about a range report after you kill some paper __________________ Mosin Nagant evangelist on a mission to convert YOU!

09-11-2009, 06:46 PM	#271
Col. Plink Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3	I have only one (thus far). I travelled overnight to the Alabama store in July to pick out a good SA shooter. As such it may not have been as valuable as the H&R's they had, and it doesn't all match up, but it does have excellent metal and mechanics, and the barrel's great and it really shoots surprisingly well. It's a mid-6million serial made in late '55, barrel 56, I'm guessing it's a Greek return (?). It has no stock markings but a P near the grip. The stock is three different kinds/colors of wood. None of these cosmetic issues bothers me in the least, as I bought it for its performance capacity, which it meets in spades. The stock had that black buildup of grime and dirt that resisted dissolution with denatured alcohol but did dry it out enough to come off with a sanding, which was purposefully kept very light. As a result some spots of black remain on the grip and all it's dings and dents are slowly being filled in as I finish it with polyurethane. I know that's not 'spec', this stock wasn't worth all that, but I like the effect of getting it down to the wood and the abuse it weathered and kind of putting that look under 'glass'. A smooth finish over all that character will look great with the good metal, and I'll let its performance speak for itself.

09-11-2009, 08:01 PM	#272
TheJoker Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 1,071	Yeah, Matt. That one is a beauty! Welcome to G & G!! __________________ "Be wary of strong drink. It can make you shoot at tax collectors... and miss." -- Lazarus Long

09-16-2009, 07:34 PM	#273
buckmastr Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: NC Posts: 4	Hey all I'm new to this forum but thought I would start by posting my M1. Been in my family for a while Attached Thumbnails

09-16-2009, 11:37 PM	#274
Iron_Colonel Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Washington St. Posts: 3,275	Thats sure a beautiful rifle! Thanks for the post, and welcome! __________________ Mosin Nagant evangelist on a mission to convert YOU!

09-17-2009, 07:12 AM	#275
texnmidwest Some People's kids.... Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: South east Wisconsin Posts: 6,975	All very nice looking rifles! __________________ never pass up a bathroom, never waste a ** , and never trust a fart.

09-17-2009, 11:38 PM	#276
crewdog564 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Friendswood, Texas Posts: 11	Matt, how did you get the serial number & nomenclature to stand out so clearly in white? On my rifle, the line "Cal 30 M1" is stamped so shallow it's barely readable. Any suggestions?

09-18-2009, 01:38 AM	#277
Iron_Colonel Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Washington St. Posts: 3,275	I wonder if a steady hand has to come through there with a little white paint on the tip of a toothpick or a very fine bristles brush of some kind? I imagine with some model paint or something like that you could achieve the same results, and then take a rag with some mineral spirits or thinner lightly dabbed, and wipe off any excess? If your stamps are very shallow, it might not work as well when you wipe it all off. __________________ Mosin Nagant evangelist on a mission to convert YOU!

09-19-2009, 07:17 PM	#279
1950oldsoldier Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: South Carolina Posts: 57	I enjoy reading the comments and the pictures but I will never put out pictures of my guns or tell how many because I don't trust Obama and his fellow Chicago liberals. I have a concealed weapons permit but feel unsure about that because now there is a record at the state level that I have at least 1 pistol. As a combat veteran that has used both the M-1 Garand and M-2 Carbine in combat I enjoy this forum. I guess I should adopt the guns motto "That I would not be so paranoid if every one was not out to get me" :>)

09-21-2009, 08:21 PM	#280
mozzer Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Southern California Posts: 7	Here are my beauties 1.2M Win 1.3M Win 2.0m SA 4.7M HRA 5.8M SA