- FOREIGN SALE M1 GARAND SERIAL NUMBERS SERIAL NUMBERS
- FOREIGN SALE M1 GARAND SERIAL NUMBERS SERIAL NUMBER
I should have held out, and sold these guns, and then got a Garand, but I went for the deal. Of course they were more interested in this, and were willing to make a trade with no money exchanged. So, I decided to try a “two-fer” deal with my M1 Carbine, and SKS paratrooper. Anyway, I tried to get them to trade me even up for my M1 Carbine, which of course the wouldn’t do. According to what I’ve read on the net, this would make it approximately early June of 1944 production.
FOREIGN SALE M1 GARAND SERIAL NUMBERS SERIAL NUMBER
They had 3 Springfield Garands, and I selected the one with the lowest serial number (2,932,xxx). Anyway I went to Cabelas today to see what they had on the shelves. After getting it, I liked it so much that I considered keeping it, but I couldn’t get an M1 Garand off my mind (I guess I’ve been watching too many WWII movies). I bought it with the idea of using it for trade fodder. I recently posted concerning a Winchester receiver (Underwood barrel) M1 Carbine that I acquired at a pretty good deal. I’ve been wanting a M1 Garand for some time for my WWII collection. The 4" wide by 8" high size is convenient for pocket carry to gun shows, auctions, estate sales, and gun shops.I might have just made the stupidest gun deal that I’ve made to date.
FOREIGN SALE M1 GARAND SERIAL NUMBERS SERIAL NUMBERS
The M1 Garand: Serial Numbers & Data Sheets is in response to requests by collectors for a pocket reference book of serial numbers and data sheets. The purpose of this book is to provide the reader with serial number tables and a large sampling of data sheets to aid in identification and restoration. The best way to determine the correct components for a specific M1 is through use of data sheets on original rifles. This is important whether considering the purchase of an M1 that is being presented as original, or attempting to restore a rifle to its correct configuration. Two of the most critical factors in collecting the M1 Garand are the determination of dates of manufacture and identification of components correct for specific rifles. The 8" x 4" size makes for easy pocket carry to Gun Shows. The M1 Garand: Serial Numbers & Data Sheets - A pocket reference guide to the M1 rifle. Serial number tables identify when your rifle was manufactured. These descriptions used in conjunction wih the Data Sheets allow the collector to verify original rifles or restore their M1 to correct configuration. The collector is aided in identification of parts changes by detailed photographs and explanations.
The variations of components are described and their period of use given.
Manufacture of M1s by Springfield, International Harvester, and Harrington & Richardson are chronicled in Data Sheets and photographs detailing original rifles made by all three manufacturers. Examines the post World War II rebuild program at Springfield Armory, Korean War production, and continuing development. Volume 2 of the definitive reference set written specifically for the Garand collector. The M1 Garand: Post World War II Volume 2 - Covers September 1945 through June 1957, including Springfield, IHC, and HRA (Soft Cover). This tw-book set includes The M1 Garand Post WWII Vol 2 and M1 Garand Serial Numbers & Data Sheets, both by Scott Duff. We specialize in price guides and reference books for the antiques and collectibles industry. Collector Bookstore is a retailer of new books located in Leavenworth, Kansas.