M1 Garand from Danmark: keep away from it ???

[Calif-Steve]

I think Garand Receivers are common and cheap in Canada. Perhaps you could purchase one for export to Italy. Good luck.

[Dave Waits]

"I have seen this opinion about Danish Garands express on some US gun forums and I think its just an example of American chauvinism - the believe held by some (usually Americans) that if its not made in the USA its not good enough."

I wholeheartedly agree and take advantage of that every chance I get, to the tune so far of five new to almost new VAR barrels! One pleased me in particular, the first one. Got an entire front-end; Barrel(TE-1,ME-1), front handguard(Winchester), narrow-base Gas-Cylinder, Front sight(PB), SA screw, Hardened nut for $125.00 "Cause it's ferrin, ain't SA!"

That barrel is on my Match-Rifle.

[Prince Humperdink]

The only complaints I've heard about the Danish returns was the replacement wood.I believe they were Beech?People used to Walnut don't like the look of Beech,otherwise,reports of Quality were Good.

[campperrykid]

FWIW & YMMV.
Danish beechwood stocks , VAR barrels and some Italian marked parts are the hallmarks of the classic pure-bred CMP Danes.
They are what are.

[Got-R-Did]

My CMP Danish (VAR barrel) return won two First Place overall plaques at the Ft. Knox JCG Memorial Matches at Scott Mountain KD Range. I am an average shooter, so even though I am not shooting to the potential of the rifle in question, she sure did not let me down.
Got-R-Did

[blackcat_attilio]

Hi gentlemen! About what I'm reading on your answers (many thanks! for them) I belive the fellows at shooting range were talking about an "unknown matter" or about "a defective" gun, not about a M1 Garand. I am glad about that and I hope my buddy could buy one without "fear". Again many thanks also in the behalf of my buddy, "the brigadier". Anyway all your opinins about this thread are always wellcome.

[jmoore]

I think you may be too diplomatic concerning the folk overheard at the range.

[blackcat_attilio]

I think you may be too diplomatic concerning the folk overheard at the range.

Hi jmoore! We did. We didn't say a word listning them talking about "such a witch"...!

[nfafan]

FWIW & YMMV.
Danish beechwood stocks ,
They are what are.

And man, they are an ugly wood. My beech Carcano is sweet.