M1 Insight?

[99GTMichael]

Hello,
I've had this rifle for a few years, but don't really know much about it. Purchased from the CMP store in Alabama as a Field-Grade I picked off the racks. Don't expect that much is original to the rifle, but that doesn't really bother me. I enjoy it as is and appreciate the historical significance. One thing I am curious about is that I was told by the CMP employee that it has a Winchester stock, but I don't know how to confirm this. I'm not an expert and I don't pretend to be!

What ammo is preferred for shooting a Garand? I understand there are legitimate concerns about the operating-rod and hotter loads? I would like to shoot original load style rounds, can anyone recommend a brand?

Here's a few pictures... if anyone could provide some insight into how this rifle breaks down I would greatly appreciate it

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[browningautorifle]

The beginning of the M1/M14 section has all the publications for this weapon available to you to read...open one and find the appropriate for stripping and assembling... https://www.milsurps.com/showthread.php?t=4328

You can get ball ammo in the US and that's probably what you should obtain to avoid further issues...specially here...

[RCS]

To identify most Winchester stocks (exception early WRA RS stocks from early 1941) you need to check the following:

photo shows the curve of the pistol grip which is Winchester

The inside machine cut on the right side of the inside channel

The notch inside the trigger guard recess

these are features unique to Winchester stocks from WW2

the SA GAW stamp is a WW2 rebuild stamp on this Winchester stock

[AFJon]

AMMO
500 round case - 30-06 Springfield 150 Grain FMJ Ammo optimized for M1 Garand Rifle - PP348 - Blue Box | SGAmmo.com

[Bruce McAskill]

M2 ball 30-06 ammo is right for your M1. 150 gr. FMJ rounds as made by PPU, S&B, Federal and maybe Remington. The Greek surplus ammo CMP sells is also correct and is considered to be very good ammo. Stay away from the Russian steel case garbage. It can and has made problems with some M1's and damaged some others. Plus the powder is very dirty when fired.

[AFJon]

M2 ball 30-06 ammo is right for your M1. 150 gr. FMJ rounds as made by PPU, S&B, Federal and maybe Remington. The Greek surplus ammo CMP sells is also correct and is considered to be very good ammo. Stay away from the Russian steel case garbage. It can and has made problems with some M1's and damaged some others. Plus the powder is very dirty when fired.

CMP has been out of HXP for several months now unfortunately.

[99GTMichael]

Thank you for the information, I will look into purchasing some ammunition.

Not sure when I'll get around to investigating the stock. Hopefully around winter break if I can find some free time.

Is anyone able to glean some date information from the serial number on the bolt or receiver? I am curious to know when parts of this rifle were made.

[AFJon]

here you go

USRifleCAL30M1.com