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  • Combloc

    Stop Negassing me!!!!!
    Nov 10, 2010
    7,212
    In a House
    Sometimes you can't pass up an obviously good thing. As far as I can tell, it's 100% GI parts and in pretty nice shape. Judging by the finish, it looks arsenal built and not a garage put together. However, it doesn't have any paperwork so I'll need to write the CMP and see if it came from them I the past. Let's take a look.

    It came complete with all the bits including scope, cheek rest, sling and flash hider. There was even a full cleaning kit hiding in the butt trap:






    AHHHHGGGGG!!!!! I got my toe in there. I HATE IT when people do that!!!


    The receiver is a Winchester made in July 1942:




    Stock cartouches normally hidden by the cheek rest:




    Cheek rest is dated 1952:




    Inside are three felt pads each carefully contoured to stack with the others in order to give the needed thickness and form:










    The sling is dated 1962:




    The T37 flash hider still has the ordinance paint stamp:




    Barrel is Springfield Armory dated 1952 and has the proper markings on top underneath the handguard:









    Some pictures of the mounting block:










    Some scope and mount pictures:


















    Overall, the rifle is very clean and obviously hasn't been shot much since rebuild. Although I didn't take pictures of them, the scope is clear and the bore bright and sharp:








    So that's my M1D. I probably shouldn't have bought it because I would feel guilty shooting it given the condition. Still, it's nice to look at and I'll keep it around for a few years. If I get the urge to shoot, I'll just take out a standard M1 as the low power scope doesn't do much and I'm such a poor shot I couldn't tell the difference anywho. If you have one, post some pictures. I'd love to see it!
     

    Qbeam

    Ultimate Member
    Apr 16, 2008
    6,074
    Georgia
    Com,

    Between you, Mawkie, and Augie, I drool at the C&R, WWII, and wood and steel items you guys get your hands on. I am always amazed at the things you guys find.

    It is a very nice rifle. Got a regular M1, but this is one of the rarer pieces.

    Q
     

    MilsurpDan

    Ultimate Member
    Feb 1, 2012
    2,217
    Frederick County
    Outstanding! I was hoping you were going to get around to posting pictures of it!

    I’ll probably have to get one of those down the road to go along with Lou’s M1903A4.
     

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