My First M1 Garand

[GySgt USMC]

I recently aquire my first M1 Garand which is a H&R Arms, it has a new Criterion Barrel and from what I can tell thus far as I havnt disassembled completley its should be about 90-95% HRA with some SA parts.

It has the P in the Square on it, but Ive only seen the P in circle so dont know about this mark
and I was wondering about the left side of the rifle where the stock and hanguard are, it appears that the stock is a little wider then the hanguard.

Is this normal for the Garand ? I posted some pictures of the rifle

I am not that familiar with Garands as when I entired the military it was the day of the M14..

Any help would be appreciated...

Thanks...

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