I love this gun!! Part of history that I am pround to own. Gas Trap configuration on display at OGCA 7-20-2013 Serial number 197 - thought to be an early gas trap rebuild sold in 2001 at Midwest auction $2700.00 it was missing the stock and trigger housing #96 CAME BACK FROM DENMARK, & I BOUGHT IT ON THE CMP AUCTION. (HIS WIFE'S UNCLE CARRIED IT IN WWII, AND WHEN HE CAME HOME & JOINED THE AMERICAN LEGION, #95 WAS AMONG THE M1'S GIVEN TO THEM, & THEY GAVE IT TO HIM AS THANKS FOR HIS SERVICE IN WWII) HIS WIFE INHERITED IT WHEN HER UNCLE DIED. I BOUGHT #93 & 94 FROM TWIN BROTHERS THAT WORKED AT ANNISTON ARMY DEPOT, #95 FROM A MAN IN CALIFORNIA. I AM IN POSSESSION OF SPRINGFIELD #93, 94, 95, & 96. National museum of the marine corps in virginia Below you will find a compiled list of production numbers for. From what I found the stock is from 1944, bolt is from 1943 and barrel is from 1944 Could someone check my facts, if you wouldnt mind. This is my first M1 Garand, got it last night in a trade. Before 1865, serial numbers were not given to National Armory Weapons, even though production began at Springfield Armory in 1795 with the Model 1795 Flintlock Musket. Im working on posting pictures but in the mean time I have the main serial number, barrel number and bolt number. When the M1 Garand rifle was first adopted in 1936, its rear sight was one of the many notable features of the rifle that was a significant departure from what the U.S. Gun broker auction 9-41 barrel not original Firearms made at Springfield Armory after 1865 were given unique serial numbers for identification purposes. The history of the rear sights on the M1 Garand rifle is an interesting one to collectors and historians alike. Currently on display at Springfield Armory National Historic Site, Springfield, MA. Photo of receiver in bruce canfield COMPLETE GUIDE m1 garand Featured on p.3, GCAJ V 24, I 3 – Model Shop Rifle
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