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nogaroheli
08-30-2010, 17:56
I didn't even realize I wanted one until I shot one, then something inside of me needed it, lol. It took a whopping two and a half weeks from the time I ordered till I had my service grade M1 Garand from the CMP!

So, it's a 5.8M Springfield receiver with SA trigger and barrel. The op rod, bolt and sights are HRA, the metal looks awesome. The muzzle is a 1, and throat erosion is 2. The stock is a bit worked and although the dings are starting to grow on me I'm probably going to refinish it soon.

I can't stop looking at it. I think I'm going to watch Band of Brothers while I clean it :D

http://i604.photobucket.com/albums/tt127/greatdainb/SDC11140.jpg
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OneGuy67
08-30-2010, 17:59
I have 23 of them. I sometimes just sit and admire how beautiful a rifle it truly is! Such fine lines!

Enjoy the beginning of your love affair with the best battle rifle ever developed!
esaabye
08-30-2010, 18:03
Love it!
ghettodub
08-30-2010, 18:04
Very cool
BPTactical
08-30-2010, 18:37
Nice rifle! I am jealous.
I have an itch for one!


Now to figure out what to part with for an old warhorse. With my dad being a WWII vet I need to add one to the stable.
4gunfun
08-30-2010, 18:59
One of the guns on my need list. Very nice.
roman gnome
08-31-2010, 08:50
Looks great![Beer]
Hoosier
08-31-2010, 09:08
I gotta order one soon. This is service grade? That helps

H.
roberth
09-10-2010, 18:41
Sweet! I love mine, so much fun.
jweinsteiger
09-13-2010, 16:17
Nice rife I own 2 a correct grade Springfield and a Correct HMR with an LMR barrel. Be careful though they tend to multiply.
jmg8550
09-15-2010, 15:24
Very nice rifle. Now you need to get the sisters. An M14 and a BM59.
relichunter
09-16-2010, 09:23
You did well. That is a very nice looking rifle. I've never shot one but am starting to get the itch too. Thanks for sharing the pictures.
steveopia
09-17-2010, 20:17
You did well. That is a very nice looking rifle. I've never shot one but am starting to get the itch too. Thanks for sharing the pictures.

X2
nogaroheli
09-17-2010, 23:07
Thanks all, I think I'm in love with it. I've decided (with help from Birddog1911's consult) that I'm going to just clean the stock up and not totally refinish it, I think the nicks and dings add to the whole package.

I need to get out and shoot it, bad. I need to do that like a Democrat needs to spend other people's money. As soon as I get my ammo from the CMP I'll be out.

Thanks for the compliments, if any of you want a Garand, jump on it through the CMP. This one's a service grade. Now that they're moving through the Greek returns they seem to be very nice rifles. Their customer service is awesome.

I used to think that old guns were outdated and lame and substandard but now I can see why some folks have lots (23!?) of them, because they're awesome! I'll probably be getting more oldschool rifles soon, I'm addicted!