M1 Garand, strange park flaw

[phx223]

Noticed what looks like a botched park job on my new SGS: wondered what you Garand experts on here thought about it.

 

[Drmsparks]

I don't see it. If you are referring to the slight discoloration above the stamping that's probably just grease absorbed by the finish (park holds oil/grease). That's right where I place my thumb in prone...

 

[phx223]

Yea, the shape that looks a bit phallic. So is it correctable, or is it nothing to worry about?

 

[Drmsparks]

it's definitely nothing to worry about. Based on the slight wear on the heel and sights, it's been handled a bit if not shot. As you get more range time with it the park will change color (grease from the oprod track, cleaning chemicals,etc, are all going to have minor influences on the final color) but these changes will be very minor.

Nothing available equals the gi park job it started with so enjoy it.

 

[phx223]

The barrel seems perfect, but there is a whole lot of park wear on the sights, OP rod handle, and trigger guard. A little wear on the bolt, OP rod track and gas cyclinder, and some nicks in the park at various places. Think this is worth the premium over a standard service grade (I feel like I got shorted, but thought I'd check and see if I was being unreasonable in my expectations).

 

[Augie]

Need to see more pics,if it's a Service Grade Special there should not be any wear, if there is I would contact Customer service. Good clear pics help.

 

[Drmsparks]

Need to see more pics,if it's a Service Grade Special there should not be any wear

Not true. I've handled dozens of them at the CMP tables and there is a mix of light wear to almost no wear. You can really tell when you mess with the sights. Some of the elevation pinions are a true "Ca-Chunk" when you turn them other simply "click".

Service grade specials are categorized by low ME/TE and all matching (correct) parts (and a new walnut stock). That's what you have. Just out of curiosity, whats the first three of your serial number?

EDIT: Just went back to your earlier thread on this rifle. If you want to try the lotto again, I'll buy that one off you for invoice.

Service grades have higher ME/TE, mismatched parts and either GI(now rarer) or Birch(most common) replacement stocks.

 

[Augie]

Going by CMP description,

HRA collector grade metal in excellent almost new condition. Walnut stocks and handguards and associated hardware are new manufacture. NOT original HRA manufacture.

Wear to me is not excellent almost new condition, if there is substantial wear I would send it back,they may have mixed a regular Service Grade in the rack, thay have been swamped with orders.

 

[Drmsparks]

Like I said, I'll drop cash in his hand for it if he wants to send it back. It easily meets the description.

 

[phx223]

Pics coming up.

 

[phx223]

One at a time on phone...

 

[phx223]

Trigger guard has some glare to it.

 

[phx223]

Front sight just like rear. Only thing I didn't capture is some slight flaking around the muzzle.

Again this was my first CMP rifle and I'm not sure of what I got, just that all the parts are right according to a chart I saw and the LMR barrel is a good one (and with a 1/0+ reading is in good shape). I appreciate the input on both sides.

I am not sure if I'm expecting too much out of a 68 year old rifle and that all the SGS's are like this just that everyone else sees this as normal.

 

[A1Uni]

You are expecting too much out of a old and well used rifle. It looks like a fine shooter, enjoy. CMP is the best place to buy an M1, even better than my shop.

If it was a Special Grade CMP rifle, I would not be happy, but since it isn't, you did fine.

 

[Drmsparks]

That's pretty minor wear to tell you the truth. Mostly edge wear from packing, unpacking, shipping. I don't see any wear inside the op rod track and the barrel finish is almost perfect.

Never mind. It's a piece of crap. I'll take it off your hands for what you paid and you should order another.

I still want to know the first two of the serial.....4.7 mil? 5.6 mil?

 

[Augie]

Looks good to me and with a LMR barrel a real catch, don't sweat it just shoot it.
It would also help if you backed up on the pics some, give us a shot of the whole receiver, like these pic's of one of my Correct Grades,

 

[phx223]

You are expecting too much out of a old and well used rifle. It looks like a fine shooter, enjoy. CMP is the best place to buy an M1, even better than my shop.

If it was a Special Grade CMP rifle, I would not be happy, but since it isn't, you did fine.

It's a Service Grade Special, but I guess you are referring to the Remade, Rebarred, Reparked rifles.

It's a 5.6, and other than the grease spot I really like the color of the park (it's deep brown/green rather than black).

I'll post a receiver picture in a bit.

 

[Threeband]

That rifle is not safe to shoot. I think I could scavenge some parts off it, though, maybe the stacking swivel. Perhaps the bullet guide. I'll give you $75 for it, American.

 

[Boom Boom]

Looks like a very nice shooter to me. The minor wear would encourage me to get it to the range early and often, since there's no "worry factor" over scuffing it the first time. It's what I would buy if I was at CMP picking one out. I'm not big on "perfect" for surplus rifles. I want to enjoy it.

 

[phx223]

A bit late, but the rifle isn't in the most accessible location right now.