Just acquired this Springfield M1, I probably paid too much!

I just acquired this M1 and it's my first. I've taken some pictures and here is the link: Springfield M1 Garand Photos by lovtgolf | Photobucket
The only things stamped on the stock are the numbers I have pictured. Probably a stock room rack number. I can see no sign of a stamped cartouche or inspector's initials anywhere on the stock. No "p" under the pistol grip. The gun's serial number is; 1419745, barrel number; SA -7-46, Bolt; D28287-12A W93, Hammer; C46008-SA, OR/slide; D35382-SA, Receiver marking on right hand side; D28291 17.
Hopefully, you guys (and gals?) can tell me something about this gun and just how "correct" it is and if I screwed up too bad. (Embarrassed to write how much I paid until I hear from you guys, but it's my first and I just wanted one to take apart. I own 4 nice M1 Carbines and love to take them apart while reading the books to see how correct they are but I don't own the books on the Garand) The bore is super shiny with strong, deep rifling and the muzzle comes in at less than "1" on my wear gauge.
Thanks in advance,
denwhit

Looks good to me , and considering no more garands will be coming back to the states thanx to obamas new lend lease program stoppage , unless you went over 1500.00 you did ok , how is the bore that is main thing and does it function and fire properly?Have you fire this rifle yet?
any working complete garand in good condition will bring close to 1500.00 nowadays especially one untouched like that with original gi parts.They will just go up in value so good investment as well, you did not get hurt i dont think. Was me i woulda paid close to 1350, 1400 maybe even 1500.00,the repros are 1250.00, if i really wanted it but i own a springfield garand i do not need two. Nice rifle nice looking wood.:thup: And i believe that SN may be pre ww2 or very early ww2 reciever,mine is in 2 millions and it is a 43 SA

Thanks for the kind words. I paid $1200 so maybe that wasn't so bad. One site says the serial number shows 3/43. The bore looks great but do not have a head space gauge.

March 1943 is about right. As it has a 1946 barrel it most likely is arsenal rebuild. Looks like it has or had the arsenal rebuild marking on right receiver leg. It would have had the letter code for the rebuild arsenal with a date under the code. Like SA over 3-66 or LEAD over 3-66. While a CMP service grade costs a bit less than $ 700.00 on the secondary market, who knows. In any case, what really matters is that you are happy with the rifle, and I see no reason not to be happy with that rifle.

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Originally Posted by mil-surp60

And i believe that SN may be pre ww2 or very early ww2 reciever,mine is in 2 millions and it is a 43 SA

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Serial numbers between about 1.28 and 2.36 indicate the receiver was manufactured during 1943 but not necessarily assembled into a complete rifle during the months indicated in tables.

You could have paid less as much but as long as you are happy thats all that matters

I can't see the dollar value dropping on those, I should think eventually your paid price will be correct. Keep it and shoot it and don't worry about it.

It does not appear to have the two tone receiver, though it may have. I own 1470xxx that also does not have the two tone. The dark rear end where the logo is came from lead pot annealing the receiver. Someone is collecting data on that fact.

just take a quick look on gunbrokers you will see they are bringing hi dollar nowadays, i would be happy with it , you could make money off it now you found right guy with the money to spend easily.Nice rifle, i would hang onto it for a while its only going to go up in value not down. Great find .:thup: