I finally found an WWII Garand in my price range this week end. I had the rifle examined briefly by a fello at the gun show who knows a bit about them who pointed out the good and bad so I was good with the price. I was vey excited to finally have my first M1icon. Got her home and broke her down for a closer examination and upon reassembly I noticed a weld at the barrel /reciever mating surface hidden by the op rod and only visable with good light and a close look. A quick visit to milsurps.com and alas my fears were confirmed. A call to the seller later my faith in humanity:was restored (refund without issue) but the sadness remains only to improve when I find another. to the seller but for the time being. to milsurps as well for providing easy acccess to the required information.
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