Inherited an M1 Garand and it might be an original 1941?

[Boomerstud]

Well, my wind gauge has a bar across the front with a screw in the middle. It does have the left and right under the bar. Here are the SN numbers when I finally got the nerve to take it apart and find them; SN is 279901, Trigger housing is D28290-12 SA, Hammer is C46008-5 SA, Bolt is D28287-12 SA W9B, Operating rod is D35382-1 SA, Receiver is D28291-9 SA with RE 1 stamped over top of number and "&" near the end of the number. Barrel is D35448-7 Rep-16. I will try and get some pictures on here as soon as I figure out how to do so. Thanks for the help.

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Nope, it is a S.A. - S.H.M. What is a PM? If that is personal email it is boomersusan@msn.com. I will dissemble and take some pictures. Finally got the nerve, and after watching several videos, gave it a try. Had a little problem with the op rod and I at first put in the spring upside down, but finally figured out what I had done wrong and got it back together.

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[Boomerstud]

Jim, I have taken pictures of the serial numbers and am ready to send them to you when I get your email address. Thanks.

[Joe W]

Well, my wind gauge has a bar across the front with a screw in the middle. It does have the left and right under the bar. Here are the SN numbers when I finally got the nerve to take it apart and find them; SN is 279901, Trigger housing is D28290-12 SA, Hammer is C46008-5 SA, Bolt is D28287-12 SA W9B, Operating rod is D35382-1 SA, Receiver is D28291-9 SA with RE 1 stamped over top of number and "&" near the end of the number. Barrel is D35448-7 Rep-16. I will try and get some pictures on here as soon as I figure out how to do so. Thanks for the help.

---------- Post added at 02:19 PM ---------- Previous post was at 02:11 PM ----------

Nope, it is a S.A. - S.H.M. What is a PM? If that is personal email it is boomersusan@msn.com. I will dissemble and take some pictures. Finally got the nerve, and after watching several videos, gave it a try. Had a little problem with the op rod and I at first put in the spring upside down, but finally figured out what I had done wrong and got it back together.

The -1 op rod is from a late 1940 rifle, the other parts are 1942 and 1943. The barrel, if it is -7 revision, would be 8-41. The date should be on the front of the chamber area of the barrel. behind the op rod. At some point the rear sights were changed from the short pinion & flush nut to locking bar type. Another possible WW2 upgrade. Sounds like a nice rifle that could have been used in WW2 and had some parts replaced at that time. I would keep it just as it is as it is a piece of history.