Critique my Winchester

[str8liner]

Hi all, I have a Oct. 1941 Winchester Garand. I have wanted a Garand for a long time and this is the first one I have came across that I think is "close" to being a period correct WW2 rifle. So far from what I can tell its mostly Winchester. Just wandering how close it is to being correct for a 6 digit serial Winchester.

Here are the drawing numbers.

Receiver- D28291-2 W.R.A.

Barrel- D35488 W.R.A. No MW or TE measurements yet but the quickie bullet test looked good and the rifling is great.

Bolt- D28287 1 W.R.A. (has hole on bottom in firing pin channel) Is this correct for a Oct 1941 gun?

Op rod- D35382 W.R.A slant cut, with relief cut.

Narrow gas cylinder with the diagonal cut under the front sight. I understand that was done to tighten them up on some undersize barrels?

Gas plug is a solid Hex. Should be a single slot?



Bullet guide- Wide slot marked A. Might not be correct for a Oct. 1941 gun?

Trigger Group:

Housing- D28290 W.R.A.

Guard- C46025 W.R.A.

Hammer- C-46008-1 W.R.A.

Safety- 46015-4 W.R.A.

Front sight-Correct Winchester with punch mark

Rear sight- Rounded lock-bar and might not be correct for a 1941 Winchester?

Stock is Well used and abused Winchester and has an Augusta Arsenal A.A. overhaul stamp on it. With a painted #18 rack no on the top of the pistol grip. Unfortunately it was sanded and redone at one time and the only stamp marking that remains is the circle P under the pistol grip. No Ordinance wheel or WRA stamp.

Here are some pictures. Maybe some of you can tell me exactly what I do or dont have here.
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Thanks!

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[NRA]

I like it, how does it shoot? The stock defiantly has that been there and done that look.

[str8liner]

I like it, how does it shoot? The stock defiantly has that been there and done that look.

I have have not got to shoot it yet. Need to get some ammo and en blocs first. Might have a line on some so maybe shoot it today. I kinda like that beat up stock now too. Gives it character. I like how when you shoulder it you can see the yellow #18 rack number on top of the pistol grip. Has the typical marks on the stock from tapping the bullets to seat the enblocs.

[browningautorifle]

Has the typical marks on the stock from tapping the bullets to seat the enblocs.

I've seen worse though. I saw one that was completely covered all up and down the sides and bottom. No area on the stock was untouched...

[John Wyatt]

It looks like someone's attempt at a restoration. Even though there are several WRA parts, not all are correct for your serial number range. Winchester's are desirable to many, even those that have been through re-build. If you want to restore to completely correct, plan on spending a lot of time and money finding those early WRA parts. I would just enjoy it for what it is.

[Redleg]

Anybody in this hobby to make a buck, instead of enjoying it, misses the point. Parts sellers are an exception, but they buy-em breakem u, and we need-em.. It is the love and appreciation of it all. Hell, shooting trap, I can go through $5,000 a year on fees, shells and travel expenses. I used to race SCCA and it costs an insane amt--all down the drain too. Car restoration is similar--black holes. My old cars return pleasure that is far in excess of value-- and it is 1968 all over again for me. Buying a gun and throwing some resto pieces on it or even indulging yourself in more advances projects that may lose some , is just part of it. I'll bet that most can nearly break even in the short run, but in the long run--the appreciation and pheromones that your brain gives you from the hobby, and from the ownership pride of a fine piece, and love of it all, well, it keeps you healthy and you may even earn a buck.