WTT WA Springfield M1 Garand, Rock Island 1903

[Basedgreaser]

SOLD.
The RIA has sold.
the m1 will be pulled, with the exception of nibbs, who i have already conversed with.
thank you for the conversation and interest guys

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[Rickplayer]

Dude,
That looks like a national match garand. Worth way more than 1K. Look a little closer.

 

[USMC-03]

NM rear sight at least.

 

[Basedgreaser]

there are no markings on the barrel and only an "m" on the gas cylinder (magnaflux) im not sure what makes a national match?

 

[STUKA]

I have had several with NM parts.
Arsenals used whatever was available,and any one could have swapped parts out at any time. Doesn't make it an NM rifle.
Just my opinion.

 

[USMC-03]

Check the stock to see if the receiver is glass bedded. If you're unsure just field strip it and post a picture of the inside of the stock.

 

[Basedgreaser]

well theres that on the outside, ill break it down in a sec, it also looks like someone glued the front handguard

 

[Basedgreaser]

 

[USMC-03]

Yep, you can see some glass bedding, the smooth brown color. This warrants some more investigation...

 

[Velzey]

Does the M1 Garand have a rear lug like this ?

 

[USMC-03]

Does the M1 Garand have a rear lug like this ?

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Did NM Garands have that lug? I thought it was only on the NM M14/M1A, but I really don't know.

 

[Velzey]

Correct, Several smiths added rear lugs while accurizing them. Which actually worked great. If it was done properly.
I would be curious as to just how many NM parts this one has on it.

 

[USMC-03]

Ok, I just learned something.

Agreed, this rifle was worked on and set up for competitive shooting but is it a true National Match? Look at all the components.

 

[Basedgreaser]

Ok, I just learned something.

Agreed, this rifle was worked on and set up for competitive shooting but is it a true National Match? Look at all the components.

just curious where the info is coming from? i read an nra article last night * half asleep lol

 

[Basedgreaser]

Correct, Several smiths added rear lugs while accurizing them. Which actually worked great. If it was done properly.
I would be curious as to just how many NM parts this one has on it.

the glass bedding is making it difficult gimme a minute to check

 

[Velzey]

@Nibbs take a look!

 

[Basedgreaser]

nope it does not

 

[Velzey]

just curious where the info is coming from? i read an nra article last night * half asleep lol

Mostly from gunsmithing for 20 plus years. I've built and worked on allot of them.

Can you pull the op rod ( cocking lever) back and tell me the markings in the barrel? No need for a picture unless you can get a good one, as that's a hard area to photograph.
Also take a look for markings up around the muzzle end of the barrel, sides etc maybe a stamp or two up there.

 

[Basedgreaser]

i think i have pictures of that on the og post, there is no marking on the barrel when cocked back, and the only stamp on the gas cylinder is "m" which i believe is magnetic particle tested( if memory serves right)

 

[Rickplayer]

Even if not a true NM rifle, it's with investigating. I didn't mean to make this an argument thread, I just hate to see someone lose a valuable rifle unknowingly.