Hello folks
Today was a day I thought may never come. A day I have dreamed of since I ever first got fascinated with fire arms as a young kid. And that's the day I'd be the proud owner of a M1 Garand. The very gun the greatest generation to ever live dragged through the mud winning our independance from the Nazi's and axis powers. The brave heroes who's sacrafice is unparralelled. The very gun the brave heroes fought against communism in the korean war and even vietnam. A staple in the very fabric of America. A stitch in the stars and stripes.
"The greatest battle impliment ever divised" - General Patton
The one the only M1 Garand. The words I muster can't ever do it justice. But it needs no introduction. And as someone who loves WW2 and Korean War History. It almost brings a tear to my eye to hold one. To look down the iron sights. And to hear the ping. It's honestly a special moment for me. And I really wanted to share.
I have dated the receiver at 1952 and the Barrel is dated as September 1951. So this is a Korean War M1 Garand. I am going to attempt to figure out the year of the slide. And see if it correlates with 1951-1952.
The stock has a P cartoush on it's stock. I've heard it means it was maintainanced at a earlier date but i'm not sure.
The stock is in stunning condition, no major gouges or scuffs. Same with the reciever and slide. It's truly a great specimen.
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I bought 40 rounds of remington 30-06 but I will not fire it through because i've heard you need to buy specific M1 Garand ammo from federal or load your own or you can bend the rod and ruin the gun.
What's everyone's dream gun? Weather you own it or are seeking it?