Looking forward to a CMP Garand

[Milkman]

I'm new to this forum and I'm really impressed with all of the content that is available here. I placed an order with CMP for a service grade Garand at the beginning of July. I just got confirmation that my order was received last week. I am looking forward to the arrival of that rectangular box in the next few weeks. I'll post an update when that time arrives.

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[Bob Womack]

And now you surf every bit of info you can get and long for the day. There are some excellent videos here. THIS one on field stripping the Garand is my favorite. Watch it a few times to get familiar with the process! Have fun!

Bob

[ballbags]

You will not be Sorry, but rather Addicted get used to it for you will soon get another then a couple of more

[Larry G.]

Welcome to the forum and congratulations on your M1 purchase. You have now been infected with the dreaded disease called Garanditis. A word of advice,buy a safe now to house your future purchases of Garands.

[Milkman]

My Garand arrived this morning. Unfortunately, I was away at work and didn't get a chance to fiddle with it until later in the day. I ordered a Springfield Armory service grade rifle. I am very happy with what was delivered. The stock is a little dinged up, but most of the parts are of SA origin. The bolt was manufactured by HRA.

I'm new to the whole world of surplus rifles. Is there any trick to removing the excess cosmoline? We're in the middle of a major heat wave right now. I placed the lower stock in direct sunlight and this seemed to work pretty well at softening up the excess grease. Is there a trick to removing the cosmoline from the wood found around the barrel, but without removing the barrel from the stock? I appreciate your experience and knowledge.

[Dr342]

My Garand arrived this morning. Unfortunately, I was away at work and didn't get a chance to fiddle with it until later in the day. I ordered a Springfield Armory service grade rifle. I am very happy with what was delivered. The stock is a little dinged up, but most of the parts are of SA origin. The bolt was manufactured by HRA.

I'm new to the whole world of surplus rifles. Is there any trick to removing the excess cosmoline? We're in the middle of a major heat wave right now. I placed the lower stock in direct sunlight and this seemed to work pretty well at softening up the excess grease. Is there a trick to removing the cosmoline from the wood found around the barrel, but without removing the barrel from the stock? I appreciate your experience and knowledge.

Excellent, I use mineral spirits on all metal parts. This will quickly dissolve any grease or cosmo. For the wood, sun and dash is a great suggestion. Just wrap it in allot of paper towels or an old beach towel. For the "Wood" on approach, Personally, I use a 50/50 mix of Purple Power and hot water. This will get most of the surface grease out and not damage the stock. Nothing wrong with cleaning your milsurp with water but you must make sure its completely dry when done. Compressed air is best but direct low humidity heat (Read "Southwest") will be just fine. Enjoy.

[byronroland]

The hot water spray works great, especially on a hot day when you can leave it out in the sun to melt out and dry. I plan on visiting Anniston this fall, would love to just go through rifle after rifle!

[Laufer]

Congratulations!
My first Garand arrived two weeks ago, also S. Grade from the CMP. Other than the H&R op rod and trigger group, the barrel/action are SA like yours. Were your barrel or action built in the 50s?

[Milkman]

Yes, the receiver is dated to 1955. I would presume that to be the same with the barrel, but I'm not completely positive about that. I look forward to taking it to the range soon.

[Calif-Steve]

You have a real keeper. Put the stock in direct sunlight. The dash of your wife's car works well. Careful, don't let any grease run on the dash! Good for you!