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Jeff B. wrote:

$800 cash and includes several clips and about 150 rounds of 30-06.

On second thought, maybe I should take a peek at this weapon... Want to share the seller info? I sure wouldn't want anything bad to happen to you!



BTW, just kidding... that sounds like a pretty fair deal. Garands are only getting more and more scarce. One day, like the Springfields they'll only be available as re-sales.

Jeff B.

I'm checking out that forum G26ster recommended. There's just not enough time in the day to be on that one and this one and work.

I already have a 1903 Springfield made by Remington. It's almost all original. My dad took the original stock off because it was too heavy and put a sporterized one on. Except for the striker, I think everything else is original from when it was made sometime in 1944. If I do get this M1 it will be a great addition and I'll bring it with me to Elm Fork next month to show off.

All right. It looks like I might really get to see this rifle and it is for sale. $800 cash and includes several clips and about 150 rounds of 30-06.

Since the only time I've seen one of these is at a gun show and never really came close to buying one I haven't become too familiar with them. The seller says that it is in excellent condition. Other than the cosmetic stuff, what else do I need to check before buying. Although the seller is a stranger to me, my BIL knows him and he should be easy to contact if there is something wrong with the gun. I would also like to fire it or see it fired before buying. Does anyone think that is unreasonable?

G26ster wrote:

C-dub wrote:Hey Austin Boy, did you get that M1?

Everyone else, I also might have a chance to get an M1. My BIL mentioned that he knows someone that has one and wants to sell it. I mentioned it to the wife and she seems interested. I'm curious about something, though. I always thought the M1 was chambered in 30-06, but I've noticed a few here and there that say they are chambered in 7.62 or .308. Are these knock-offs or replicas or what?

All USGI M1 Garands are chambered in 30-06. The M14 (M1A) is .308 (7.62x51).

Thanks. That's what I thought.

Hey Austin Boy, did you get that M1?

Everyone else, I also might have a chance to get an M1. My BIL mentioned that he knows someone that has one and wants to sell it. I mentioned it to the wife and she seems interested. I'm curious about something, though. I always thought the M1 was chambered in 30-06, but I've noticed a few here and there that say they are chambered in 7.62 or .308. Are these knock-offs or replicas or what?