Looking at an M1 Garand Tomorrow

**browningautorifle** · 06-25-2014 10:52 AM

This is one of those "Rare" cases where pics tell a thousand words... If he sent you a picture heavy Email, you'd be good to go.

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**Brian Dick** · 06-25-2014 11:30 AM

I'd guess he means NM op rod, not bolt.

**Aragorn243** · 06-25-2014 04:40 PM

I'm heading out the door soon. If I get it, I'll post photos. Not feeling real confident going into this but we'll see. I think I know all the major issues to look for.

**HOOKED ON HISTORY** · 06-25-2014 04:47 PM

Anxiously awaiting your results as mine is 3 or four months in the future.

**Aragorn243** · 06-25-2014 11:07 PM

I'm back, six hour round trip. I didn't return home empty handed. I looked it over very carefully, not a re-weld, not a drill rifle. It has a 7-51 SA barrel. I found markings all over it including the bolt so nothing unusual there. Bore looks good, passed the bullet test OK. It does have an import mark but it is extremely faint and I can't make it out. Will try later with more light, etc. Overall finish is OK but it does have some surface rust that the seller didn't notice. Interior looks good. Stock is in decent condition but has two areas where I expect painted rack numbers were sanded off so I'll have to redo it to get a uniform color. Rear sight is post war and works well. It is the OP rod that is marked NM not the bolt. It has an oiler but no cleaning kit or sling.

Due to the surface rust I was able to get it for $680 out the door so I'm pretty happy. I think I can get it looking pretty good.

Photos when I get some time. Thanks for the advice.

**browningautorifle** · 06-26-2014 12:57 AM

Good enough then. Job well done!

**Aragorn243** · 06-26-2014 07:37 AM

I believe it is an ARL ORD ARLINGTON VA import mark. Only the top third of the letters are stamped.

**HOOKED ON HISTORY** · 06-26-2014 11:34 AM

Congradulations. Look forward to the photos though viewing them might erode my patience waiting for mine.

**Joe W** · 06-30-2014 05:01 PM

Sounds good. I would not be concerned with the import marking,IMHO just another part of that rifles history. No one is any longer concerned with British icon

Proof Markings and I would think, down the road, other import marks will not be a detraction either.

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