TWO for ONE??

[DaveN]

I seem to be questioning myself on whether to sell two of my pristine post war Garands so I can purchase One 1942 all correct I don't believe restored Garand. I know I said on this forum I would rather have 2-3 rebuilt as opposed to one really nice collectable one, but this one was jaw dropping as I have never seen one like it except in books .

I did not take it apart but what I could see it had lock bar sights cover over front sight barrel with in 1month (upside down ) correct cartouched all matching wood and metal with matching wear. Round screw with single slot plug and grooved hand guard clip.

I think I'm going to put mine in the paper today and see what I can do. I'll still have 14 it's just I'll be giving up 2 of my most correct cartouched all matching post war baby's.

I don't know about you but they are like family to me.

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[jmoore]

The Post WWII rifles are far easier to find, though. An all correct 1942 is extremely tough to find. And can still be shot a bit, but if you're squeamish, just temporarily swap out the op rod and the stock for range duty.

Sounds like a good plan to me.

[Harlan (Deceased)]

If I found one that's correct and 1942 I'd be all over it Dave. Just me, but I'd rather have a few rare, correct guns than a bunch of rebuilt mixmasters.

Everyone is different with this though. Is it an even trade? I'd think you get some money back though - I wouldn't trade for lesser value, but I'd trade for lesser guns.

[browningautorifle]

I have one of each, one original(the pics are around here someplace) and one mixmaster rebarrel to 7.62. I don't intend to part with either one and feel I have the best of both.(worlds)

[DaveN]

We talked for quite awhile and he said he would sell to me for 1300 down from 1500. He knew I would not buy it that day and said he wasn't trying that hard so I would have some time to raise some funds. If he sells it he said he has a 1941 in the same condition. He did not say if it was the same price, but time will tell.

[Buntlineguy]

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