Here's the old war-horse! My M1

charles73 · 09-29-2009, 02:49 AM

Well I know it's been a while since I told Arkansas Hunter I would post some pics of my M1 but here it is. It may not be the best looking, but it is mine.

charles73 · 09-29-2009, 02:57 AM

Here is a side view of the receiver, and a pic of the Import Company...Exel.

thatdogwonthunt · 09-29-2009, 03:08 AM

very nice rifle you've got there mind if i ask you what you paid for it and where?

rondog · 09-29-2009, 10:48 AM

Very nice! That's how I feel about my M1 too. "This is my M1 rifle. There are many like it, but this one is MINE!"

roverboy · 09-29-2009, 10:56 AM

What company made it? Springfield,Winchester,Harrington & Richardson or
International Harvester? I couldn't see it in pic 5.

charles73 · 09-29-2009, 12:29 PM

It is a Springfield roverboy. Sorry I tried to post a clear enough pic but to no avail.
Hey dog, I picked it by trading an old Ruger Mini 14 for it. I guess the value of the Mini was around 600-650 with all that I had with it. About 12 mags and about $100
of ammo. I would rather have this rifle any day! I picked it up at Johns Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Kansas.
Does anyone know what the markings mean on top of the barrel? It has a flaming bomb like the springfield armory symbol on top. I guessed it to be a proof marking.

TheJoker · 09-29-2009, 06:51 PM

Very nice, charles73. How does she shoot?

charles73 · 09-29-2009, 07:21 PM

Thanks Joker. I haven't put it on a bench yet, but so far I have hit 1 liter bottles out to 75 yds. Not that that gives me much of an idea as to how it will group. lol

frenchy · 10-02-2009, 12:51 AM

Oh shes' fine charles73, my dream gun

charles73 · 10-02-2009, 06:56 AM

Thank you Frenchy, I have always wanted one. I loved seeing them in the movies, and knew my Grand Pa had used one in the Philippines, and my dad went through basic with one. You know i wish I could have one of those two. It would be awesome!

charles73 · 10-14-2009, 05:42 PM

Well I shot it on Monday, I took Captain Winters advice and loaded up some Reloader 15 pushing 168 Match King bullets and went to a friends house. I started at 45 grains and went to 46.5 and the rifle loved the 45 and 45.5 strings. I could keep it in a group about the size of a 3 1/2 inch circle. With 3 out of 5 shots being all in an inch. The 46 and 46.5 strings were not so good. Those shot around 6 inch groups. All being 100 yards.
Please understand I am not a good iron sight shooter, and I also make no claims at being good with glass either. ok But the rifle honestly shot better than I was expecting. I was very happy.
I also worked up some loads for my other 30-06 and it was dang near a one hole group. Pretty good with a whippy pencil barrel. lol
Any way I thought I would post my results. I would have taken pics but dummy me I was so giddy to shoot when my friend said he would let me use his bench rest, I almost left my ammo I was in such a hurry! lol
By the way thanks for all the nice comments you guys make this forum worth coming back to!

killsnapz · 10-14-2009, 06:30 PM

Glad to hear she is a good shooter. Looks like you made a good deal for her too. I just bought my Garand this summer and I payed $700.00 from a private party. I replaced a beat up hand guard and missing liner and fixed a bent ejector rod and she is perfect now. There is no saying that is more true than the Garand is the Caddy of battle rifles!

Michael

charles73 · 10-14-2009, 09:44 PM

Thanks Michael, After I had shot it I recognized I would like to probably replace the Clip-Follower and maybe the Bullet guide. Just because it seems a little loose. maybe I'm paranoid...lol

jason1965 · 10-14-2009, 10:03 PM

Nice looking rifle charles73.
Take good care of it and it will last a long time.
I have a 1953 Springfield,mint shape,shoots great.I only shoot M2 Ball 150 grain FMJ through mine,and I get consistent one inch groupings @ 100 yards.
You can see a picture of mine that I posted in the spring of this year.
Just go to the post I made called My Old Guns.

Happy shooting,Jason

jason1965 · 10-14-2009, 10:08 PM

Here is a great site to get Garand stuff,Charle73

Popernack Books and Militaria

They are great people to deal with,and there prices are great

killsnapz · 10-14-2009, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by charles73

Thanks Michael, After I had shot it I recognized I would like to probably replace the Clip-Follower and maybe the Bullet guide. Just because it seems a little loose. maybe I'm paranoid...lol

It took me a bit to get familiar with the Garand. At first it looked a little intimidating with all of those moving parts but there are so many good web sights ful of info. After doing alot of reading I jumped in and started working on it until I got here into top operatiing condition. Enjoy!

Michael

Iron_Colonel · 10-14-2009, 11:22 PM

She's sure a beaut! Is that an M1 sling? I have one that looks just like that. However, it came on my Finn 91/30 when I bought it a while back. Don't forget to sign it up for the roll call thread!!

charles73 · 10-14-2009, 11:35 PM

Thank you Sir! It came on the rifle when I got it Colonel. The rifle looks nicely worn, Im not sure what kind of wood that it has on it. I doubt it is walnut....but Im no carpenter either. lol

LarBar · 10-15-2009, 12:17 AM

Hey Charlie,
Anybody who shoots a 4in group at 100yds with our eye site deserves a medal!
I had such a gas this, my first year with my Garand. Too bad my eyes couldnt
reach to that 150yd. You should be proud of your rifle and groups.
I cant imagine that was required as an infantry soldier back in the day.
Nice lookin rifle there Charlie!

Lar

charles73 · 10-15-2009, 12:30 AM

Yeah Lar, I do believe I will really try to bag a buck with my M1 this year.

09-29-2009, 02:49 AM	#1
charles73 Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Home On The Range Posts: 69	Here's the old war-horse! My M1 Well I know it's been a while since I told Arkansas Hunter I would post some pics of my M1 but here it is. It may not be the best looking, but it is mine. Attached Thumbnails

09-29-2009, 02:57 AM	#2
charles73 Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Home On The Range Posts: 69	Here is a side view of the receiver, and a pic of the Import Company...Exel. Attached Thumbnails

09-29-2009, 03:08 AM	#3
thatdogwonthunt Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: central, ohio Posts: 195	very nice rifle you've got there mind if i ask you what you paid for it and where? __________________ better to be jugded by 12 than carried by 6

09-29-2009, 10:48 AM	#4
rondog Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Parker, CO Posts: 3,296	Very nice! That's how I feel about my M1 too. "This is my M1 rifle. There are many like it, but this one is MINE!" __________________ I child-proofed my house, but they still keep getting in!

09-29-2009, 10:56 AM	#5
roverboy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Moss,Tn. Posts: 1,588	What company made it? Springfield,Winchester,Harrington & Richardson or International Harvester? I couldn't see it in pic 5. __________________ A redneck boy can survive.

09-29-2009, 12:29 PM	#6
charles73 Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Home On The Range Posts: 69	It is a Springfield roverboy. Sorry I tried to post a clear enough pic but to no avail. Hey dog, I picked it by trading an old Ruger Mini 14 for it. I guess the value of the Mini was around 600-650 with all that I had with it. About 12 mags and about $100 of ammo. I would rather have this rifle any day! I picked it up at Johns Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Kansas. Does anyone know what the markings mean on top of the barrel? It has a flaming bomb like the springfield armory symbol on top. I guessed it to be a proof marking.

09-29-2009, 06:51 PM	#7
TheJoker Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 1,071	Very nice, charles73. How does she shoot? __________________ "Be wary of strong drink. It can make you shoot at tax collectors... and miss." -- Lazarus Long

09-29-2009, 07:21 PM	#8
charles73 Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Home On The Range Posts: 69	Thanks Joker. I haven't put it on a bench yet, but so far I have hit 1 liter bottles out to 75 yds. Not that that gives me much of an idea as to how it will group. lol

10-02-2009, 12:51 AM	#9
frenchy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: central CA. Posts: 422	Oh shes' fine charles73, my dream gun

10-02-2009, 06:56 AM	#10
charles73 Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Home On The Range Posts: 69	Thank you Frenchy, I have always wanted one. I loved seeing them in the movies, and knew my Grand Pa had used one in the Philippines, and my dad went through basic with one. You know i wish I could have one of those two. It would be awesome!

10-14-2009, 05:42 PM	#11
charles73 Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Home On The Range Posts: 69	Well I shot it on Monday, I took Captain Winters advice and loaded up some Reloader 15 pushing 168 Match King bullets and went to a friends house. I started at 45 grains and went to 46.5 and the rifle loved the 45 and 45.5 strings. I could keep it in a group about the size of a 3 1/2 inch circle. With 3 out of 5 shots being all in an inch. The 46 and 46.5 strings were not so good. Those shot around 6 inch groups. All being 100 yards. Please understand I am not a good iron sight shooter, and I also make no claims at being good with glass either. ok But the rifle honestly shot better than I was expecting. I was very happy. I also worked up some loads for my other 30-06 and it was dang near a one hole group. Pretty good with a whippy pencil barrel. lol Any way I thought I would post my results. I would have taken pics but dummy me I was so giddy to shoot when my friend said he would let me use his bench rest, I almost left my ammo I was in such a hurry! lol By the way thanks for all the nice comments you guys make this forum worth coming back to! Last edited by charles73; 10-14-2009 at 05:44 PM. Reason: Correcting the Kings English! :)

10-14-2009, 06:30 PM	#12
killsnapz Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Norwalk CT Posts: 211	Glad to hear she is a good shooter. Looks like you made a good deal for her too. I just bought my Garand this summer and I payed $700.00 from a private party. I replaced a beat up hand guard and missing liner and fixed a bent ejector rod and she is perfect now. There is no saying that is more true than the Garand is the Caddy of battle rifles! Michael

10-14-2009, 09:44 PM	#13
charles73 Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Home On The Range Posts: 69	Thanks Michael, After I had shot it I recognized I would like to probably replace the Clip-Follower and maybe the Bullet guide. Just because it seems a little loose. maybe I'm paranoid...lol

10-14-2009, 10:03 PM	#14
jason1965 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Bennington NewHampshire Posts: 901	Nice looking rifle charles73. Take good care of it and it will last a long time. I have a 1953 Springfield,mint shape,shoots great.I only shoot M2 Ball 150 grain FMJ through mine,and I get consistent one inch groupings @ 100 yards. You can see a picture of mine that I posted in the spring of this year. Just go to the post I made called My Old Guns. Happy shooting,Jason

10-14-2009, 10:08 PM	#15
jason1965 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Bennington NewHampshire Posts: 901	Here is a great site to get Garand stuff,Charle73 Popernack Books and Militaria They are great people to deal with,and there prices are great

10-14-2009, 11:22 PM	#17
Iron_Colonel Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Washington St. Posts: 3,281	She's sure a beaut! Is that an M1 sling? I have one that looks just like that. However, it came on my Finn 91/30 when I bought it a while back. Don't forget to sign it up for the roll call thread!! __________________ Mosin Nagant evangelist on a mission to convert YOU!

10-14-2009, 11:35 PM	#18
charles73 Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Home On The Range Posts: 69	Thank you Sir! It came on the rifle when I got it Colonel. The rifle looks nicely worn, Im not sure what kind of wood that it has on it. I doubt it is walnut....but Im no carpenter either. lol

10-15-2009, 12:17 AM	#19
LarBar Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: northern IL Posts: 80	Hey Charlie, Anybody who shoots a 4in group at 100yds with our eye site deserves a medal! I had such a gas this, my first year with my Garand. Too bad my eyes couldnt reach to that 150yd. You should be proud of your rifle and groups. I cant imagine that was required as an infantry soldier back in the day. Nice lookin rifle there Charlie! Lar

10-15-2009, 12:30 AM	#20
charles73 Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Home On The Range Posts: 69	Yeah Lar, I do believe I will really try to bag a buck with my M1 this year.