Two M1 Garands
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Jfal
Professional
I'm assuming most reading this thread are Garand guys....I just picked up a Garand today (unexpected...I low-balled one in stock on consignment at an LGS and they called back and said yes!). Rifle did not come with any clips. I see them on M1garand.com for $2ea (less if you buy 50 or 100)...anyone buy their clips? Any better recommendations for a site to purchase the en blocs? Not looking for cheapest...just a reliable retailer...
BET7
Ronin
I bought mine at Sarco’s in their store (I live close by). You can also buy them online.
M1 Garand 8 Shot Clip
www.sarcoinc.com
Jfal
Professional
Maybe I should look for them locally tomorrow...I've never looked for them at my shops since I did not have the rifle before. Let's hope I'm pleasantly surprised. Gotta find some ammo online, though...might take a few days for delivery...I bought mine at Sarco’s in their store (I live close by). You can also buy them online.
M1 Garand 8 Shot Clip
Sorry for hijacking the thread...
Recusant
Hellcat
Jfal
Professional
That's the first place I found them, none of my normal online suppliers carry en bloc clips....thanks! Being new to this specific rifle, I appreciate the help.
Annihilator
Emissary
Had a 1947 all Springfield Garand, kept getting the dreaded “Garand Thumb” so sold it to my neighbor who collects WWII weapons
Recusant
Hellcat
Annihilator
Emissary
Keystone19250
SAINT
I would think one time you would have learned to keep your thumb out of the way.
Ok thumb joke………
Waiter is seen with his thumb stuck in the mashed potatoes of a customers food……
Customer asks him why is your thumb in my mashed potatoes??
Waiter replies I hurt it home so I’m keeping it warm while it heals….
Disgusted the customer says he should stick his thumb up his A..
Waiter replies I do that when I’m in the kitchen………
mikegc
Elite
Recusant
Hellcat
Mike, Garands in the 6 million range are a rare find. Most that you see tend to be unaltered with all orignial parts that they had when they left Springfield. Nice looking M1.
Annihilator
Emissary
Bear007
Custom
It didn't have to age long LOL. After the 2nd application (1/2 linseed & 1/2 paint thinner) dried overnight I see dark spots emerging. Oh well, the wood is protected for this season anyway out in the cold rain & snow.
mikegc
Elite
Yes, sir. That was, as I understand, the end of the government contract. I had a retired Marine armorer check mine out and he said it was original and just about brand new. It even had the cleaning kit in the stock.
Mike
mikegc
Elite
A friend of mine just loved my M-1 and I encouraged him get one. He's in a fight for his life and just doesn't have the funds right now. I found a nice one via a private seller. The gent invited me to his home to see it and cooked up lunch for me as well. Heck, I had to buy it then!
I took my friend to the range and said, "Here, zero this one for me." It took him about 10 rounds to get 'er dialed in and, naturally, I thanked him for his assistance. When I took him home, he got out and I told him to take the rifle and get it cleaned and greased for me. He jokingly said, "You're really testing our friendship." I replied, "Not really. That M-1 is yours." I left before he could come up with another smart-Alec reply.
Mike
I took my friend to the range and said, "Here, zero this one for me." It took him about 10 rounds to get 'er dialed in and, naturally, I thanked him for his assistance. When I took him home, he got out and I told him to take the rifle and get it cleaned and greased for me. He jokingly said, "You're really testing our friendship." I replied, "Not really. That M-1 is yours." I left before he could come up with another smart-Alec reply.
Mike
wolfpack076
Professional
Mike. That's really a kind great deed you did for a friend. In today's world with all the bad awful things going on, it's really nice to know that there are still great people out there who appreciate friendship. Kudo's to you for doing that SIR. Hearing this made my day. Hope your friend wins his fight and his situation improves. Wish we could all have friends like you.
mikegc
Elite
Thank you, sir, but, really, he'd do the same for me if the situations were reversed. We are of opposite political views and have a great time messing with each other. He's like a brother to me.
Mike
Recusant
Hellcat
It might not hurt to put another coat or 2 on it. The wood is a nice color. Probably old growth American walnut.