My Dec. 1941 Garand

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03-05-2009, 09:38 PM
Joe W

My Dec. 1941 Garand

Had posted these pictures on the CMP site and decided to post here. I bought this rifle in 1991. It is either original or pretty much so or a very good restoration. All parts are correct and match well. All parts show very little use and rifle is not British proofed. I have bought and sold many M1s over the past 30 plus years but this one was a keeper.

https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...arand006-1.jpg

https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...GHSstock-1.jpg

https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...nofinish-1.jpg

https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...rearsnof-1.jpg

https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...idarrows-1.jpg

https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...flushnut-1.jpg

https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...353823SA-1.jpg

https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...gasscrew-1.jpg

https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...arand030-1.jpg
03-05-2009, 10:03 PM
azimuth

Absolutely gorgeous rifle...congrats!
03-05-2009, 11:37 PM
Dan Shapiro

That is one NICE rifle! :super:
03-05-2009, 11:39 PM
1903shooter

Stock Cartouche.

Joe,

Did you buy that stock on epay?. That carouche is suspect.LOL:D:D:D

As the previous poster said, she is a beaut!!!!!!!!. 1903shooter
03-05-2009, 11:42 PM
Tom Doniphon

Very nice rifle.

How is the gas cylinder finished?
03-06-2009, 12:17 AM
mh53gunner

Looks Great

:super:What a sweet looking rifle. Thanks for sharing.
03-06-2009, 08:04 AM
BruceV

What a pleasure to sit down with a nice cup of coffee in the morning before going to work and see such a beautiful rifle. That you for taking the time to put up these pictures. Sincerely. Bruce.
03-06-2009, 11:19 AM
Joe W

Tom, This is the only picture I had in photobucket of the Gas Cylinder. One other shot that shows whole rifle. As you can see, the Gas cylinder finish is somewhat thin which is pretty much the norm for this period.

https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...arand034-1.jpg

https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...rands015-1.jpg
03-06-2009, 03:42 PM
Tom Doniphon

Joe, thanks for the photos of the gas cylinder.

Yes, many gas cylinders on the early guns lost their finish. This was particularly a problem with the Molyblack coating used on them.
03-06-2009, 03:59 PM
latigo 1

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1903shooter

Joe,

Did you buy that stock on epay?. That carouche is suspect.LOL:D:D:D

As the previous poster said, she is a beaut!!!!!!!!. 1903shooter

What do you see that leads you to suspect it? It looks fine to me. I don't see any of the discrepancies seen on most of the fakes
03-06-2009, 04:55 PM
Devil Dog

'03 Shooter was joking. He had a "LOL" after the statement.
03-06-2009, 05:44 PM
Defender3

Swwet looking rifle - thanks for sharing!
03-06-2009, 06:33 PM
latigo 1

Quote:

Originally Posted by Devil Dog

'03 Shooter was joking. He had a "LOL" after the statement.

LOL? Please excuse my ignorance. What's that supposed to mean.
03-06-2009, 06:36 PM
Defender3

Laughing out Loud.
03-06-2009, 09:33 PM
Joe W

Quote:

Originally Posted by latigo 1

What do you see that leads you to suspect it? It looks fine to me. I don't see any of the discrepancies seen on most of the fakes

Latigo 1 - I am sure that was just a joke.
03-06-2009, 11:37 PM
stonewall56

What a beaut!

Latigo, I think the guy was kidding.

Joe, what a gorgeous rifle.
03-07-2009, 12:31 AM
Dan Wilson

LOL= Laughing Out Loud

Dan
03-08-2009, 02:56 PM
John R.

Absolutely GORGEOUS rifle is all one can say !! Congaratulations and thanks for sharing your good fortune by posting these photos.JR
03-08-2009, 10:54 PM
Joe W

Thanks for all the kind remarks. I am really lucky I still have this rifle. I had a few others I never should have let go, but you all know how that goes. I considered selling it a few times then decided, no, this one I am holding on to, and I am glad I did.
03-08-2009, 11:10 PM
LMDawson

Beautiful rifle, thanks for sharing. I got to shoot an M1 this weekend for the first time, what a great feeling.
Best Regards
Lisa
03-09-2009, 12:17 AM
Capt Quahog

1941 M1 Garand Rifles

Excellent and rare original rifle!!!! ~ That is great! There's something special about 1941 vintage M1 Garand rifles. I've got a Jan 1941 receiver dated rifle in the 182K range. That one happens to be a wartime era rebuild with type 2 lockbar sight and later barrel.

Picture below was made at Springfield Armory during July 1941. The arsenal worker looks bored. Wonder if this guy pushed that cart from inspection to packing when it had your rifle on it?

https://www.milsurps.com/images/imported/deleted.gif

:beerchug:
03-09-2009, 07:13 AM
Garandrew

Large wheel

Beautiful..I have 2 8-41's, both have small wheels.
Andy
03-09-2009, 04:08 PM
ALLoriginALL

Nice rifle and thanks for sharing. It is hard to tell from the pics; is the short pinion in the white or parkerized and is the flush nut blued or parkerized? Is there any evidence of a stamping on the top of the receiver ring?

Thanks again!
03-09-2009, 05:36 PM
Lone PIne

Great rifle. I am looking at one for sale that doesn't hold a candle to yours. Thanks for the photos.
03-10-2009, 06:21 PM
Garandrew

I have 2 8-41's

Both have small wheels!
http://i313.photobucket.com/albums/l...g?t=1236723505
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http://i313.photobucket.com/albums/l...g?t=1236723665