[SidSincere]

Against my better judgement, I bought a Garand at an auction which had a welded barrel. I have not received it yet, but I have pics. I plan to take it to a gunsmith when it arrives, but I'm wondering what they may have fixed with these welds and what caused it. Any feedback is welcome.

 

[Jeff F]

Hard to tell from the pictures but that may be a demilled Garand. May not be safe to shoot and just a wall hanger.

 

[grumpy_old_man]

Hard to tell from the pictures but that may be a demilled Garand. May not be safe to shoot and just a wall hanger.

+1000

Look carefully and you can see what appears to be the edge of a 1 caliber diameter hole - the ATF requirement to demil a barrel.

Best,
Grumpy

 

[kwg020]

Go here to the CMP forums and get the low down on Drill Rifles. I hope you did not give too much for it. The odds are good it's a wall hanger only. kwg
CMP Forums

 

[glassplus]

If it has a rod welded in the barrel to it is a drill gun. just my 2 cents

 

[NuJudge]

I have a reparkerized Garand receiver that came off a Drill Purpose rifle. The Phosphoric Acid imparted a clearly darker color on most of the front ring of the barrel. This is strong evidence that the temper of the metal has been affected, making it softer. I would not put my face behind a rifle with such a receiver and shoot it.

 

[FMPeck]

Buy blanks.