What to look for in purchasing an M1 Garand

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all4gss

Discussion Starter · Jan 29, 2003

Hello,

Some friends of mine found a new shop around here that we weren't aware of. Apparently they have an M1 Garand. I'm going to look at it tomorrow afternoon and possibly purchase it. I believe he's asking $670. In that price range what should i be looking for? What kind identifiers, serial number range, etc. Just trying to get pointed in the right direction. Also he has a Colt 1911 stainless which is used and he's asking $670 for it also, what would you go with (no bias here right

thanks.

keith

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Dennis

· #2 · Jan 29, 2003

I'd try to make sure it is NOT a CAI receivered rifle.

Dennis Jenkins

Originally posted by all4gss
Hello,

Some friends of mine found a new shop around here that we weren't aware of. Apparently they have an M1 Garand. I'm going to look at it tomorrow afternoon and possibly purchase it. I believe he's asking $670. In that price range what should i be looking for? What kind identifiers, serial number range, etc. Just trying to get pointed in the right direction. Also he has a Colt 1911 stainless which is used and he's asking $670 for it also, what would you go with (no bias here right thanks.

keith

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Dennis

· #4 · Jan 30, 2003

CAI or Century Arms International should be stamped on it somewhere.

There's a Clinton era law that these guns can only be brought in as parts kits so these are added to sometimes badly made US receivers to make guns that the uneducated buy.

It's not just Garands. It's VERY confusing.

There's an M1 list, Fulton Armory and the Jouster sites. These things are priced a bit much for me.

Dennis Jenkins

Originally posted by all4gss
CAI receivers are bad. got it. Is there a site i could look at to see how to identify a CAI and other manufacturer's parts on an M1? thanks

keith

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