An Interesting Hypothetical

[browningautorifle]

Guys who restore Garands are trying for the same thing.

So, you'd pay big bucks for a complete parts rifle...?

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[fjruple]

So, you'd pay big bucks for a complete parts rifle...?

Jim--

I have to agree with you. I recently seen an individual pay $3,000 for an "original" late Winchester M1 Garand which was brought home by a departed WWII GI. The only problem was the stock had been repaired in several places and was too new to use to in combat. (Used in Normandy and the Bulge) and the front sight was to H&R M1. I told the individual he should contact an expert who collects M1 Garands before purchasing the rifle. I referred him the Garand Collectors Association for advice. Unfortunately what happens with parts assemblers is they forget to pass on that the rifle was rebuilt back to its original configuration and not "original".