16 Jun 20 Garand Picture of the Day

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A Washington National Guardsmen stands by his Coast Artillery position near Hawthron, CA (circa 1942).

Does this M1 have a rear sight cover?

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Originally Posted by Bill Hollinger

a rear sight cover?

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Don't think so but here, you tell me. I just want to examine his rifle for government stampings...

Probably one of the Coastal Batteries at Ft. MacArthur.

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Originally Posted by Bill Hollinger

Does this M1 have a rear sight cover?

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Yes, pants are covering rear sight - compare to other leg where material is lying flat