[eclancy]

Hi all,
In what year was the .30 Cal. Semi-automatic Garand Rifle canceled by Ordnance and closed out at SA? Be carefull on this one guys.
Have fun.
Thanks again
Clancy

[leemozoid]

Well, Ed. That's tricky. I'd say 1937. I think the semi-automatic Garand rifle's end came with #80 at the end of the model shop run, thence becoming the US Rifle Cal. .30 M1 with #81.

[Full MeTal Jack]

1957

[eclancy]

Sorry guys wrong answer. I told you it would be a hard one.
Thanks again
Clancy

[DANA]

JANUARY 1955

DANA

[eclancy]

DANA, Steve
I am sure you two would get the answer. Sorry but you don't have it yet.
Thanks again
Clancy
ps Steve are you ready for Vol 2 ? I will be in on Tuesday.

[Devil Dog]

I believe S.A. made M1 barrels 'til 1967

[DANA]

1957 LISTED AS OFFICAL END OF M1'S BUT NATIONAL MATCH WERE CONTINUED. JANUARY 1955 WAS CHANGE IN COMMAND.

DANA

[Stock Doc]

would think not long ago since our military arms was washy about the M-16 and hung on to the Garand and M14 for awhile.

I am ready to get the ordnance files volume 2 and will have the money on its way Ed so count me in. Thanks,,Rick B

[leemozoid]

I'll call you, Ed. I'm ready for V2 (I've waited my "dimes" worth) and still have your card from V1's purchase. Now back to my studies...

[eclancy]

Rick, DANA, Steve,
You guys have it right in front of you. I'll give you a hint. It was because Ordnance wanted a change in Caliber.
Come on crack them BOOKS.
Thanks again
Clancy

[leemozoid]

Ok. Ed, there were two caliber changes. One to .276 that MacArthur quashed and the other to 7.62 when the M14 was being developed. I think the latter is a little too obvious. I'm going to say, 1927.

[eclancy]

Steve,
Look in Vol 1 of the Garand Papers, it will give you all the data.
It's not 1927.
Thanks again
Clancy

[Grasshoppa@Work]

I'll try my luck and say 1968.