Good Photo study of welded receiver

[Bill Hollinger]

Here is the seller's last reply:

"I am sending the following message to the high bidder and halting the
auction. Since your message, two other folks have sent me messages with
the same observations. the part numbers convince me it is a re-weld.
Thank you for your help on this.

"Hello,
I have had three messages from folks stating that this rifle is a
re-welded receiver M1 Garand. I want you to know that this is something
I have only recently learned and have been convinced of. I will
certainly allow you to cancel your bid.
Please contact me by phone or email XXXXXXXXX and I will call you.
Sincerely,
Steve
I appreciate your keen knowledge and advise on this auction.
Thank you,
Steve"

Seller says he "halted" the auction but it sold. Lte's hope he did contact the buyer as he said he would.