M1 Garand 6 Million Serial Number

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For $950 you can get a correct SA Garand from the CMP, but that's a great deal on the open market. Chances are that your WWII era Garand has been refinished and rebarrelled in the post war period but you should check it out. For starters, pull the bolt open and locked back. Look at the chamber and see if it's shiny or not (as stated above).

Gold Font Psd Download Poster on this page. M1: Surplus USGI Parts on an investment cast receiver – crap, borderline dangerous, won't function, no value at all. I have the original American Rifleman review of the SA Inc. M1 Garand when it came out in the 80's. Here are the highlights: Just as accurate as an off the rack USGI M1. A functional.

Next, where the op-rod used to be, you will see some numbers on the barrel - part number and then a date ( 3 43 for example). It's (obviously) MONTH YEAR of production. How about the trigger guard?

Is it a trigger guard that then has a metal circle behind it? Or is it just a plain trigger guard? War era was the machined part with the 'extra' ring, post war was stamped. The gas plug should have a single 'flat head' looking opening for removal. ID it in the site below. Post war had a 'phillips head' looking gas plug.

You can ID the bolt as well using the site below. Try this site for identification of your rifle's parts: Last edited by unclesam099; September 17th, 2009 at 11:58 PM. You may want to join the Garand Collectors Assn (GCA) - It's $25 a year and you will learn more about M1's than you probably ever wanted know. No one mentioned it, So I will. Check the rear sight for a Lock Bar - As with the slotted Gas Plug, Lock Bar rear sights went away after WW2.

More than likely yours has been refurb'd somewhere along the way. The chances of finding an all original WW2 Garand in mint condition and then only paying $950 for it, would be like winning the lottery serveral times over. Enjoy it as I know of no finer shoulder arm.

TJB Last edited by TJB63; September 18th, 2009 at 07:23 PM. There is many websites that will help you determine what you have. What are you really trying to find out? There is no such thing as a #'s matching M1 Garand battle rifle. They were often broken down and mix matched. Mine is a March '43 receiver and a 10/43 barrel. But it is all Springfield.

When it comes to Garands, keep in mind there was 6+ million made. And each have there own collectibles. Winchesters, Springfields, Harrison Richardson, International Harvesters. If you bought a Garand thats in good shape and you enjoy shooting it, than $950 is just fine. Garand-Stock Marking Identification Guide Last edited by 7998; September 18th, 2009 at 08:40 PM. You might try posting the question on the CMP site. It was common for M-1's to be returned for arsenal rebuilding.

The serial number shows the original build date, other markings ( SA xxxxxxx month year), often on the barrel, visible with the slide held back, have a later date of the rebuild. As I recall, the rebuild program lasted up till 3 - 67. It could be that you have a M-1 built in 1943 and rebuilt later, hence it's very nice condition. Could also be that after rebuilding it was placed into storage and never re-issued! You might try posting the question on the CMP site. It was common for M-1's to be returned for arsenal rebuilding. The serial number shows the original build date, other markings ( SA xxxxxxx month year), often on the barrel, visible with the slide held back, have a later date of the rebuild.

As I recall, the rebuild program lasted up till 3 - 67. Dell Inspiron Mini 1012 Integrated Camera Driver. It could be that you have a M-1 built in 1943 and rebuilt later, hence it's very nice condition. Could also be that after rebuilding it was placed into storage and never re-issued!Like he X-Man said, check on the legs of the receiver for 'rebuild' markings.

That will tell you where and when it was rebuilt.