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Garands in 7.62x51 are sweet, besides the Navy Garands there were no USgov built rifles, but all it takes is a barrel swap. It is a good idea to have the receiver well block or 762 marking to differentiate from 3006 and prevent a mix up. The Navy rifles were rebuilds or rifles with barrel chamber inserts. The insert version were unsatisfactory to dangerous.

Besides barrel chamber, muzzle, and bore condition the next item of concern would be op rod piston condition and receiver tab. The rest are replacement parts if the receiver is in good condition. It would be difficult to wearout the forged recievers.