Just pulled my Springfield Armory M1icon Garand (SN in the 3.55 million range, I believe that's 1945) out of the closet, took the lock off the trigger guard. First time I had it out since I bought it (Div. of Civ. Mkmnkshp) in about 1988.

Couldn't find a SN database, so I joined here (after which, I immediately found a DB on the web, and determined I had a 1945 model). Some questions.

1) Anyone know anywhere in Chester County, PA (near West Chester) that there is a range I can shoot this thing?
2) I have about 15 clips, some old stuff (ball ammo), some modern hunting rounds. Any warnings about using this ammo in my M1?
3) Given that the thing is 64 years old, I am not surprised that the muzzle crown looks a little tawdry. Does anyone in my area (as above) do respectful, competent work in recrowning?
4) I suppose if I have the thing recrowned I can have the gunsmith do a rough siting in. Is there a method to do a final siting in that works particularly well with the M1?

I'm an engineer, never in the military, just have a lot of respect for folks who were, and for the tools they used so effectively.

Best,

The Wizard of Boz
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