M1 garand value

[BobHuff]

Hi all, new here. I've come into possession of a pretty nifty M1 garand and was trying to get some idea of its value. Not sure I want to sell or not but want to make sure that if I do i know what I'm selling. trying to attach pictures below. There is no markings, on the stock itself that I can find. I have shot it and it shoots well (imho).

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[stonecutter2]

The rear sight cover has an anchor on it, and a number, indicating that it was lent to Denmark who then issued it to their Navy. At least, the sight cover came from a Danish Navy M1 Garand

Are there any import markings on it?

The CMP sold these kinds of rifles some time ago, and you might try asking about it on the CMP forums. If it didn't come with a CMP certificate, you can pay a fee to have the CMP see if it came from them. There might be a premium associated with it, if so (and you have a certificate).

This page on the CMP's website details some things about Danish Garands:
http://www.odcmp.co/services/rifles/danish.htm

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Also, the serial number indicates it was built May/June 1943.

Would be interested to know what numbers are on the barrel, just above where the oprod is.

[BobHuff]

I'm goingto field strip it theis week and note any and all markings. will post them here. I'll also try to contact the CMP and get any info I can. thanks.

[stonecutter2]

I'm goingto field strip it theis week and note any and all markings. will post them here. I'll also try to contact the CMP and get any info I can. thanks.

Have fun!

The thinner parkerizing does make me think this is in fact a Danish Navy M1. This was a feature amongst Danish M1's overall...theories are tossed around as to why the finish was so thin or near non-existent.

Does the barrel say VAR on it? If so, these were sometimes "like new." Might be part of why the M1 shoots so well.

[BobHuff]

More pictures. ugh when I stripped it, It looked like my brother never cleaned all the cosmoline off. doing a high level clean and reassembly.

[Cbinau]

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[browningautorifle]

Looks like it might be the original barrel. Hard to see the pics though.