FIELD GRADE M1's

Clifjr · Mar 21, 2017

Well I got the email last week asking if I wanted to switch to a service grade and I replied I would if they could put a sticky on for a USGI stock and she replied she would but no guarantees. Got the shipped email today and the e-store says serial number 2019xxx so that should be a Springfield made in November 1943. I'll post pics when I get it.

Clifjr · Mar 22, 2017

I decided not to post pics as I'm a little disappointed. It is a Garand and I'm happy with what I got but I got a new CMP stock with new metal, hra trigger group and a drc rear sight. I was hoping for a gi stock and either a lock bar sight or/and a milled trigger group. Now for the good, it is a WWII serial number receiver with no pitting & what looks to be original finish with a SA barrel dated 10/44 with a MR of 1+ and a throat of 2+. The op rod looks to be reparked or is new old stock and it is a SA type 7 I think with a part number d35382. I'll do a better tear down this weekend to clean and lube.

yellowsled · Mar 22, 2017

Clifjr said:
I decided not to post pics as I'm a little disappointed. It is a Garand and I'm happy with what I got but I got a new CMP stock with new metal, hra trigger group and a drc rear sight. I was hoping for a gi stock and either a lock bar sight or/and a milled trigger group. Now for the good, it is a WWII serial number receiver with no pitting & what looks to be original finish with a SA barrel dated 10/44 with a MR of 1+ and a throat of 2+. The op rod looks to be reparked or is new old stock and it is a SA type 7 I think with a part number d35382. I'll do a better tear down this weekend to clean and lube.

Although you did not win the lottery, I think you did well with a original finish receiver. Could have been a shitty park, and had crappy markings. Count your blessings. If you don't really like the new wood, I can see what I can offer in trade for your new wood/metal.

stu929 · Mar 22, 2017

You actually did quite well. I understand the desire for gi wood but getting a 44 barrel in that shape is a win.

I have a few stocks laying around as well let me know what you are looking for.

Stu

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Orlando · Mar 22, 2017

I think you had to high expectations. You dont hardly ever hear of rifles coming with lockbar sights anymore. Service Grades almost always come with commercial wood.
Not sure why you expected to get anything different. Did you ever read the grade description? You actually did very well from what you could have received and still been in the grade

Clifjr · Mar 22, 2017

Yeah I know I did great on the receiver and barrel but I still had hope for the GI wood as from what I was reading on the CMP forum there was a good shot at getting that. I still knew that new wood was most likely and it will grow on me. As far as getting lockbar sight and a milled trigger group I also knew that was a very long shot! If I had to do it all over, I would still make the switch to service grade! I've been lucky with the other CMP Garands that I got.

Blacksmith101 · Mar 23, 2017

Just ask yourself "If I took that exact gun to a gun show tomorrow what could I sell it for?" That answer should make you happy.

Orlando · Mar 23, 2017

You could have gotten a rifle with and pittting and cracked mix matched wood and still been in Service Grade description. Happy with your Garand now?

stu929 · Mar 23, 2017

Blacksmith101 said:
Just ask yourself "If I took that exact gun to a gun show tomorrow what could I sell it for?" That answer should make you happy.

So true. The prices they peddle gun show M1s with sewer pipe barrels is crazy.

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Doco Overboard · Mar 24, 2017

I wouldn't pass judgement until I seen how it prints. My crappy looking field grade shoots a 1 inch group from prone and I cant see the receiver finish through the back-sight. An amazing glut of parts. Mess around with the stock to get it to shoot a little better if it needs it. You cant hurt it to badly or lose anything, and its fun. If you still do not like it, sell it for enough and then buy up some. Almost 6500 views for Field Grade M1's seems like there is a lot of interest in the old beaters.

Orlando · Mar 25, 2017

1 Inch groups?? You better start shooting in matches then, you would win every single match hands down. :innocent0

Doco Overboard · Mar 25, 2017

Lets meet and you can try it for yourself, go back and look through for the pictures. Not once but twice, I think it was you who recommended better targets. I knew that would get somebodies attention. Anybody that is local to me I would be more than happy to let them have a go. We can make arrangements go to my farm or meet elsewhere but I have a nice place to shoot in Dorchester County. Some on here are probably closer than I think or not that far anyhow. I was on the western shore this morning but don't have to many personal contacts there with access. Well my buddy just got a place on Croom rd but hasn't built a range yet. If some one wants to go now Ill get it out. I'm not going to wait around all day its nice out and Im eating breakfast right now so Ill check the pm box when Im done.

Doco Overboard · Mar 25, 2017

Ok maybe no one wants to go today but maybe some other time. Spring turkey is coming in soon though but the offer still stands. Its better in the morning though because the sun will be behind you. Later in the day bring a hat.

Orlando · Mar 25, 2017

Like I said, start shooting matches then you will win the gold everytime

Doco Overboard · Mar 25, 2017

Its been a while since I shot a match but I don't have to to know what my rifle will do. I didn't say I could do it match I'm not that good a competitor, but anybody that wants to meet and shoot some to check it out let me know. Like I said its an amazing glut of parts and I'm more than happy to share or meet some others in my area that would like to shoot or maybe check out they're own stuff at my range. We can shoot rifles shotguns pistols and Ill let the visitor choose to corroborate what I said or they can do it for them self, I don't think it would be that difficult with no time or pressure distraction. Maybe even the Guerrini guys will be there. They gave my son about 2500 shot-shells the other day mostly 28 and 410 gauge. Turkey will be starting soon though, so Ill be a little busy Ill be getting the gold then.

Orlando · Mar 25, 2017

Yes thats usually the response I get when someone says they can shoot 1 inch groups with their Garand
I'm not trying to heckle you just trying to keep anyone from getting unrealistic expectations.
A Garand that consistantly shoots 1 inch groups is not very realistic. A match built Garand with handloads in the hands of a experienced shooter yes, but not a standard Garand

Doco Overboard · Mar 25, 2017

I got it and I know your experience and knowledge you been around a long time, believe me I never would have wrote that if I couldn't back it up. 20 after the rapids I bet it aint happening. Going to the farm getting a little trigger time relaxing between shots and then dropping a few in, it is. I was pretty disappointed when it arrived even after knowing full well it was going to be a beater I even bought another barrel expecting to swap it out with out even shooting it. Trigger lugs flattened out some, rear sight tension gone, great big nick in muzzle and stock all bashed up. Thats why I bought it just to work on,its just dumb luck because I have a whole lot more tied up in other things. I have bolt guns that wont do it from a bench let alone from the ground. I really would like for someone to see it though, its a pretty funny thing. Something I noticed though was that the front handgaurd had to be driven off with a wood block, its the only thing that was tight on the whole rifle. I had read in the past where "Orlando" had argued a valid point the same with handgaurd fitting with others who disagreed. I know who was right now. What fun for 630 dollars, wish you were closer to try it. Anybody that is, I mean it, pretty good stuff.

Clifjr · Mar 25, 2017

yellowsled said:
Although you did not win the lottery, I think you did well with a original finish receiver. Could have been a shitty park, and had crappy markings. Count your blessings. If you don't really like the new wood, I can see what I can offer in trade for your new wood/metal.

I might take you up if your interested in the new wood. What were you thinking of for a trade? Of course what I would like would be a GI walnut stock set and I've been thinking if I'm going to get a GI stock set it might as well be correct for the serial number which is a SA/GAW stock set in good condition which I know could be expensive. I will say this about my CMP set is the rear hand guard has a loose fit. The rear hand guard band is nice and tight on the barrel but the wood is loose around it. My other 2 Garands with GI wood those are tight with no looseness.
One unique thing on my recent service grade that I didn't mention earlier is it looks to have a rack number on the left side of the receiver or something to that affect. Or maybe Jeff Gordon owned it at one time?

Blacksmith101 · Mar 25, 2017

Clifjr said:
I might take you up if your interested in the new wood. What were you thinking of for a trade? Of course what I would like would be a GI walnut stock set and I've been thinking if I'm going to get a GI stock set it might as well be correct for the serial number which is a SA/GAW stock set in good condition which I know could be expensive. I will say this about my CMP set is the rear hand guard has a loose fit. The rear hand guard band is nice and tight on the barrel but the wood is loose around it. My other 2 Garands with GI wood those are tight with no looseness.
One unique thing on my recent service grade that I didn't mention earlier is it looks to have a rack number on the left side of the receiver or something to that affect. Or maybe Jeff Gordon owned it at one time?

Start hand rubbing in some BLO on that stock and you will get to like it better.

Clifjr · Apr 2, 2017

Clifjr said:
Sorry for the late response but here is a picture of the Field Grade I received back in November. I still haven't got to shoot it yet but I've gone thru it and cleaned & greased it all up.

Well I finally took this Field Grade out today with 2 enblocs of HXP. 50 yards at CRESAP in Frederick from the bench. Other than some loading issues the M1 worked flawlessly.

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