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Old 03-06-2009, 12:17 PM   #101
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1940 serial number

serial number is 41xxx from April 1940
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Old 03-07-2009, 04:16 PM   #102
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My newest family member;
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Old 03-07-2009, 06:28 PM   #103
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Beautiful rifles. Thanks for the posts, keep them coming! Welcome Jersey
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Old 03-07-2009, 07:21 PM   #104
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Hey there Iron,
Whats the total so far?
Have we got enough for a division yet?
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Old 03-09-2009, 02:15 PM   #105
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If we do I'm down to be in it haha
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Old 03-09-2009, 11:10 PM   #106
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Well maybe someone more experienced with the different types of Garands may be able to outline some divisions with what we have, and don't have. Like all the different manufacturers that made them, etc.
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Old 03-10-2009, 01:13 AM   #107
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thought the "division" was in number like a military division- my mistake
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Old 03-10-2009, 05:14 PM   #108
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Hey Gunadvocate,
that was my thought also. I believe a division is in the thousands, how many, I'm not sure.
I think we have a ways to go!
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Old 03-10-2009, 05:20 PM   #109
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Just put some photos of mine up, have a looky. I didn't want to choke up this thread with all my photos, and I'm looking for a restoration shop too. And any advice as to what I might have here. http://www.gunandgame.com/forums/m1-...tml#post825110 (photos of my M1, looking for M1 restoration services near Denver?)

I guess I can toss in a teaser photo here....1943 SA.....

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Old 03-10-2009, 06:12 PM   #110
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Does anyone have any experience with CMP field grades? I am looking for one that is moderately accurate for shooting. I do not care nearly as much about matching wood, etc. The CMP says I should get a service grade, but I didn't know if the extra 100 dollars was really worth it.

Also, based on what I've said, any opinions on HRA versus SA?
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Old 03-10-2009, 08:33 PM   #111
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I thought you meant divisions like who made the rifles. Like getting a category for SA or HRA, or others. Or rare breeds, snipers or any other models, etc.
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Old 03-10-2009, 09:24 PM   #112
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Does anyone have any experience with CMP field grades? I am looking for one that is moderately accurate for shooting. I do not care nearly as much about matching wood, etc. The CMP says I should get a service grade, but I didn't know if the extra 100 dollars was really worth it.

Also, based on what I've said, any opinions on HRA versus SA?
Service Grades may well have better wood and better barrels. A feild grade may have a banged up muzzle or higher muzzle wear. You get what you pay for, and CMP is still the best deal out there.

HRA's tend to be more valuable as there aren't as many of them as SA's, and have nicer finishes, as they were made post WWII. Compare the prices of spare parts for both.

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Old 03-11-2009, 12:07 AM   #113
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Here's what I got for a "division" or different models and manufacturers:

Springfield Armory: 56
Century Arms International: 2
Korean Import: 1
Miscellaneous (Garands counted, with no manufacture mentioned): 62
HRA: 17
Beretta: 2
H&R: 2
IHC: 12
Winchester: 5
DCM: 1
M1-C: 1
M1-D: 1
Breda: 1

And when someone mentioned they were CMP Garands, I tallied one up for CMP too, but it does not add in to the final total: 13. But from now on, post your rifle, and the manufacture so we can at least count who made it based on the receiver stamp. This brings the total up to 163.
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Old 03-11-2009, 12:31 PM   #114
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Got the "Girls" out for their yearly breakdown clean and lube session

2 Correct Post War SA, 1 Correct HRA, 1 Restored Correct 1944 SA, the rest are SA mutts

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Old 03-13-2009, 11:56 PM   #116
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don't have a garand yet, but i'm planning on buying one soon! can't wait to be a proud owner of one of these fine guns.
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Old 03-14-2009, 12:58 AM   #117
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Beautiful Orlando, just beautiful. Are these to be added to the running total?
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Old 03-14-2009, 09:43 AM   #119
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Here is my most recent purchase. An all original H&R with bright shiny barrel and Muzzle Erosion guaged at less than 2. Purchased from the CMP North store. In addition to this, I have two all original Winchester "Win13" Garands.
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Old 03-14-2009, 03:24 PM   #120
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one more for the record

Here's mine!
A December 1940 M1D
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