5.8 mil Springfield..Greek?

[coneten]

Here are some pics of the Garand that seems to be Greek to me.

[islandhopper]

The X on the bottom of the pistol grip and the four rack numbers on the right side of the butt stock give at least the stock itself away as a Greek return. Probably the rest as well. I got a 5.8 SA about four years ago that was Greek return with the same stock markings (also a very small P in front of the rear sling swivel). The chamber was in the white and it was mostly correct. A wonderful rifle in my book!

[Bob Womack]

Whatever. She's pretty.

[coneten]

Thanks for the feedback. It seems as if there are more of these to be had in the Greek Air Force returns. This one needs a range test before long.

[Joe W]

I wouldn't be paying more than the $595.00 plus shipping that CMP would charge for a similar service grade rifle. CMP will shortly be selling the nice returns they recently got from Greece. I purchased a 5.8 mil SA at Anniston that was like new and all correct except for a HRA stock that made it a service grade. Believe me, they have alot more in like condition.

[Dave Waits]

You guys are exactly right. Garands are made to have all parts but the Bolt-Receiver/Barrel(Headspacing) able to interchange. The Greeks knew this. As was said, parts are parts, The rifles function perfectly. All that matters to the Military-mind.

[Larry G.]

Coneten, I've got you 5.8' s brother,5869326. It came from CMP as a Service Grade around six years ago. It is totally correct as received from the information available.