Newby Garand Owner

[Dr342]

Nice score. I agree, a nice USGI stock is what you need. Think that falls into the Gas-Trap range and a restoration would be a serious challenge and cost some $$$. For the aftermarket stuff, I like the Dupage Slim stocks. Ive used several of them and they have a tight fit with minimum tweek's. Enjoy!

[platte river kid]

That was the lowest number I've every seen on a Garand.
My vote is to spend only the $$$ you are confortable with investing.
To make it period perfect will be a major investment.

[chuckchili]

I was thinking of a reproduction SA SPG stock. I have one lined up to look at this weekend- basically a finished Boyd's stock with the stamp. I have seen the ones this guy did for other cartouche'd stocks and they look super nice. He leaves the Boyd stamp on the butt stock under the butt plate so nobody thinks these stocks are attempting to be passed as the real deal. I am leaning towards that for now. Thoughts?

[LeagleEagle]

Wouldn't it have originally been a gas trap rifle? This is what you need for it!
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=191980666

[chuckchili]

No gas trap action for me- I'm too poor! Oh and if anyone is curious about the rebuilt SA SPG stocks from Dupage- I contacted them and was told those stocks are "long gone".

[chuckchili]

I got a reproduction stock today at the local gun show, its a Boyd's stock. Happy on how it turned out- its way better than the stock my rifle came with. (I learned my original stock was Korean beech wood) The new one is silky smooth, locks up real tight and has a much slimmer "feel" to it. Also ran into chuckindenver who looked it over and said it was safe to fire. All in all, a good day. Sorry for the pictures, I have trouble taking decent ones.

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[Bill Hollinger]

Welcome aboard Chuckchili. Nice four digit you have there. Have fun with her.

[TDH]

Check with Sarco and Numrich Gun Parts as well