Springfield Garand

[Mikesm44]

Seems to be a rebuild. Mismatching, but all SA parts. I believe the receiver is 1945. I could be wrong. New to me, can't wait to take it out and shoot it. I've only had a "Tanker" so I'm glad to have a real Garand.

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[browningautorifle]

U.S. Military Dates of Manufacture This should show you when it was made. Doesn't look to be anything out of place on it. Probably shoot and function just fine. Nice blonde wood...

[Mikesm44]

U.S. Military Dates of Manufacture This should show you when it was made. Doesn't look to be anything out of place on it. Probably shoot and function just fine. Nice blonde wood...

Thanks for that. Says it was made in '44. That is a useful site. I have a Eddystone P14 coming in and I'll want to look that up too.

[mtoms]

Looks like birch stock

[Mikesm44]

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Finally got to take my new Garand out for a test. Worked very well in accuracy and function. I shot it until my arm could not take it anymore, about 100+ rounds. I was shooting some other rifles as well so don't think I can't take it. Here's some video of it in action.




However I noticed that the stock under the slide has gotten scraped by the slide. I am not worried about the aesthetics, but is that normal? The stock is basically brand new it has an April 2010 date stamped inside it. Also, upon disassembly I noticed a "ding" in the wood behind the receiver. I can't remember if it was there before I fired it or not. I will include some pics. I was using HXP ammo of various vintages. Thanks.

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Area damaged under the slide

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[browningautorifle]

The mark at the rear is the firing pin. Both of mine have that. The inside marks are usually looked for and sanded out so there's no scrubbing.

[Mikesm44]

The mark at the rear is the firing pin. Both of mine have that. The inside marks are usually looked for and sanded out so there's no scrubbing.

So basically the ding is normal? Interesting. Thanks.

[browningautorifle]

Yes, I have them too...

[Claven2]

It is probably a Boyd's stock, yes? Boyd's stocks are often dropped onto rifles, but they typically need fitting - something many people ignore and suffer the consequences. GI stocks don;t have a FP chip like that. Take a small wood chisel and remove the wood in that area so it no longer contacts. You also need to draw file the area under your operating rod. On a GI stock, there would be at least 1/16" clearance there. I ALWAYS have to relieve it on new replacement stocks.

[Mikesm44]

It is probably a Boyd's stock, yes? Boyd's stocks are often dropped onto rifles, but they typically need fitting - something many people ignore and suffer the consequences. GI stocks don;t have a FP chip like that. Take a small wood chisel and remove the wood in that area so it no longer contacts. You also need to draw file the area under your operating rod. On a GI stock, there would be at least 1/16" clearance there. I ALWAYS have to relieve it on new replacement stocks.

Thanks Claven2. I wouldn't be able to tell you if it's a Boyd's stock. I hadn't heard of them before you mentioned it.