Garand Questions

[Go_Ordnance]

What support does the CMP purchase come with? I've been considering a drive to Anniston to hand pick one in the future.

Handpicking one is the way to go. I was with Sabot when he got his, and there's a lot of variation within each grade. Some of them I would have been disappointed to receive.

The CMP special for $995 is pricey, but it's as close to new as you're gonna get. They're very nice (and I'm still kicking myself for not getting one).

 

[BIGJAKE]

I picked mine up today and it has many of the things mentioned above already done. It has the adjustable gas plug and new operating rod spring. When I place a live round in the muzzle it has about 1/8" of the bullet sticking out of the crown. It looks to be in pretty good shape otherwise. Thank you guys for all of the advise on picking a good one. I expect to have some issues with a 65 year old rifle but to me I enjoyworking through the issues, that is how I gain knowledge.

 

[Spiff]

I picked mine up today and it has many of the things mentioned above already done. It has the adjustable gas plug and new operating rod spring. When I place a live round in the muzzle it has about 1/8" of the bullet sticking out of the crown. It looks to be in pretty good shape otherwise. Thank you guys for all of the advise on picking a good one. I expect to have some issues with a 65 year old rifle but to me I enjoyworking through the issues, that is how I gain knowledge.

1/8" is about as good as it gets! Sounds like you got a good'un! What mnufacturer, and whereabouts is the serial number?

A greased Garand is a happy Garand! Grease the bolt tracks, the locking lug recesses, the op-rod track, the cavity in the op-rod where it cams the bolt, and the underside of the barrel where it contacts the op-rod. If you're feeling it, you can grease the pivot points in the trigger group (not the sear engagement surface!) If it ain't slinging grease, you haven't done it right!

 

[Glocktogo]

All this is great advice. Can anyone recommend a "best" manual or book on actually operating the Garand? I want to get some historical references eventually, but I plan on shooting mine starting next month and want to know the do's and dont's before going hot range with it.

 

[Go_Ordnance]

GTG - Here's a link to the TM. Don't think it gets any better or more historical.

LINK

 

[SMS]

All this is great advice. Can anyone recommend a "best" manual or book on actually operating the Garand? I want to get some historical references eventually, but I plan on shooting mine starting next month and want to know the do's and dont's before going hot range with it.

Scott Duff is a recognized source of all sorts of info on the Garand...

http://www.scott-duff.com/

scroll down and click on "Books" and then "Scott Duff Publications" then find M1 Garand....great owners guide and historical references.

 

[Glocktogo]

Thanks GO & SMS, I'll check those out!

 

[BIGJAKE]

1/8" is about as good as it gets! Sounds like you got a good'un! What mnufacturer, and whereabouts is the serial number?

A greased Garand is a happy Garand! Grease the bolt tracks, the locking lug recesses, the op-rod track, the cavity in the op-rod where it cams the bolt, and the underside of the barrel where it contacts the op-rod. If you're feeling it, you can grease the pivot points in the trigger group (not the sear engagement surface!) If it ain't slinging grease, you haven't done it right!

It is a Springfield Armory and the serial number is in the 1944 range. When you say grease can I just use a universal gun oil or do I need a certain type of lubricant for it. Thanks for the advise and I can't wait to try it out.

 

[Glocktogo]

It is a Springfield Armory and the serial number is in the 1944 range. When you say grease can I just use a universal gun oil or do I need a certain type of lubricant for it. Thanks for the advise and I can't wait to try it out.

Where he's saying to use grease, most oils wouldn't stay in place and you would get premature metal wear as you shoot it. I'd get a good gun grease to use in those areas.

 

[zseese]

Lucas gun oil is thicker than regular gun oil and stands up to higher temperatures and resists moisture so is good for storage too

http://www.lucasoil.com/products/display_products.sd?iid=27&catid=2&loc=show