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I don't think the rifle is a rebuild. I would change out the trigger guard and I would value the rifle at 800+ in today's market. Experts, correct me if I'm wrong. From what I recall the boxed OG...

I know thread is bit old but I too have a scant stock with "JF" stamped on it. It is also stamped RA-P.
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I use the "Sled" from Fulton, and the tip of a bullet works fine to pop it out. The gadget that enables the Garand to operate like an M14 is the Holbrook device. It works great but as you say is...

Twice this week I too have had the same problem. Both times the front sight was loose and moving on recoil. It was driving me crazy until the sight fell off making the problem obvious.

I purchased an M1 from the DCM in 1976. There was a lot of hoop jumping but the rifle I received was a fresh Govt. rebuild. The rifle looked new. I don't know if that was the rule or the exception as...

I bought an 03-A3 from them. New GI 4 groove barrel 43 date, no signs that the receiver was ever from a drill rifle. Bolt looked NOS but it was covered with a fine layer of rust. Butt plate and...

Check the ejector and spring. Try original GI if it isn't already.

There is a sticky on Battle Tested Forum re accurizing. There are several articles. Although most are for NM rifles, there still may be some useful tips.
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I bought 2 of these for my D's with Bill's blessings.

M1D garand sniper M84 scope cheek pad NOS - eBay (item 220592154617 end time Jun-18-10 00:04:12 PDT)


Bill, you mentioned they were made...

Happened to me too. Scratched my scope nicely. Not happy.

AI Artillerie - Inrichtingen Netherlands?
FN Fabrique Nationale?

I thought it was named after "ball powder".

You have to figure 600 for a service grade, Dean gets 475 for the stock set and re-park, another 45 for the springs. To duplicate that rifle will cost over 1100. However, it's usually difficult to...

Mike, thats GI park, either zinc or manganese. It's hard to tell as the flash alters the color. Try some pics outdoors in natural light.

Gotcha :thup:

Yes, but repro data plates are available. Scope could be legit with a repro data plate.

The Greeks stuck it to me the same way. I soaked it in Kroil for a few days, warmed it carefully with a torch and managed to move it out about 1/8". At that point I was able to grab the pin with a...

I would leave the clip on. I've refinished stocks without removing the clip with no problem.

It looks like a Beretta. Beautiful piece of wood.

Looks exactly like op rods I've seen after the pistons were replaced.

Dave, As John said you are good to go. If there was ANY resistance when closing on the no-go gauge that would mean the rifle passed.
The real decider on a used rifle is the field gauge but from your...

I had a similar problem but the culprit was the Korean surplus ball ammo I was using. Needed excessive force to push in the enbloc. Also had a cycling problem with de-linked Lake City. Most of the...

This company is great to deal with. I bought from them a few times. Stu

Federal Cartridge AE 30-06 150gr FMJ M1 Gar(Per 20) - AE3006M1

I stand corrected. My bad.

Tony Giacobbe just helped me out on 2 rifles that I didn't even buy from him- and wouldn't take my money. The guy has a good heart. Not too many people like that left anymore. Stu