Brought my first Garand home today

[boomer656]

I brought this Garand home today. When I field stripped it, everything looked to be in good working order, but I do have a question or two and I did find one "surprise" I'll need your help with.

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The stock, in the area on either side of the trigger housing plate (?) has had some nicely done woodwork. About 3/16" of wood on one side and 1/8" on the other being replaced. The repair is very well done - the joint is tight and the wood match is pretty good. Is work on this area of a stock common? I would also point out that the entire stock has been sanded and refinished at some point.

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My "surprise" came on seeing what was in the inside of the lower hand
guard. It seems this rifle has had 'owners' I didn't expect, but I have no idea who or how, but I suspect some of you may help clear that up.

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I didn't see any other obvious proof or import marks, but I did take pictures of all parts that had any other markings that I saw. The marking on the follower arm looks different than other markings I've seen, and I'm not sure about the Op Rod marking.

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