Got my dream gun today! One of the best days of my life. (M1 Garand)

[MassachussettsMosinNagant]

I am translating it a “Anngi”. I can’t make out the last letter, is it an i or l?

I actually just noticed that the buckle was blocking a good portion of the writing. I loosened the strap carefully to reveal more of the writing. Here is it fully revealed.

Looks like Agge(?)us I can't make out that backwards H as it must be a greek letter but it seems to be the same letter used on the first word too.

Hope this helps with deciphering.

 

[Olympus Racing]

Yes it is Greek. It is someone’s name:
Last name: Toutilikiotis
First name: Aggelos (Angel)

Paging @Olympus Racing for translation

My guess is that who the rifle was assigned to. Greek army used to have the soldiers right their names on their rifles. Many did it anyways.

 

[Mountain]

I couldn't say how the Greeks used their M1's, nor when or where it could have been in service. Based on the dates, it could have been in service with Greek expeditionary forces in the Korean War, not Vietnam. Assuming rebuild by the Marines in '66 and the nice current condition- it was probably in storage a long time either at some depot or in private hands.

 

[BREWINZ]

Great addition! No collection is complete without one. Or... even with one.

 

[Roof gunner]

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. .



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?

I remember when I bought my garand ! I felt the same way you do !! Absolutely love at first sight ! Don’t fire anything more than 150 grains to avoid damaging the op rod

 

[Roof gunner]

I could be wrong about the amount of grains. I was told this one day by the garand god at my club. He was an armorer in the navy. Don’t mean to sound like a know it all but 150 still provides a lot of fun !!

 

[Nikos]

We should have an NES Garand shoot one of these days.

 

[Lank]

They talk so many goddamn ways
It's all Greek to me

 

[Arto]

Watch yore thumb!!!!

a bunch of CMP-affiliated clubs run Garand Clinics that will get you up & running on the fine points:
CMP Club & Competition Tracker | Upcoming Competitions and Events

 

[BREWINZ]

We should have an NES Garand shoot one of these days.

That would be awesome. Even better a WWII firearm shoot. M1s, Lugers, WWII period 1911s, etc.

 

[Fritz the Cat]

We should have an NES Garand shoot one of these days.

Count me in

 

[mac1911]

We should have an NES Garand shoot one of these days.

That would be nice, even a CMP/NES postal match would be cool. Everyone sends in a pic of thier score card.

 

[mac1911]

That would be awesome. Even better a WWII firearm shoot. M1s, Lugers, WWII period 1911s, etc.

I tried getting a C&R/mil surplus shoot going at one of the clubs i belong to . A simple short yard 15 round shoot for pistols and rifles. More about the chit chat and ohh ahh look at this and that type of shoot. The board was not really interested in approving it. More interested in how much money it would bring in and how much the snack shack would make. ....at the end i got " hey you know braintree runs a collectors meeting maybe you should go to that"

 

[BREWINZ]

I tried getting a C&R/mil surplus shoot going at one of the clubs i belong to . A simple short yard 15 round shoot for pistols and rifles. More about the chit chat and ohh ahh look at this and that type of shoot. The board was not really interested in approving it. More interested in how much money it would bring in and how much the snack shack would make. ....at the end i got " hey you know braintree runs a collectors meeting maybe you should go to that"

Perhaps everyone could ask their club to accept such an event. Myself included. Let's do it and evaluate where we are. I could create a sign up sheet for those that are serious. Hell, I'll put money toward it if that's what it takes.

 

[kalash]

I tried getting a C&R/mil surplus shoot going at one of the clubs i belong to . A simple short yard 15 round shoot for pistols and rifles. More about the chit chat and ohh ahh look at this and that type of shoot. The board was not really interested in approving it. More interested in how much money it would bring in and how much the snack shack would make. ....at the end i got " hey you know braintree runs a collectors meeting maybe you should go to that"

A lot of it depends on the size of the group. We did a Mosin shoot at my club several years ago but it was never an event - just 8 or so members and their guests that happened to all bring similar guns. No permission slips required. Obviously with a bigger group this all changes.

 

[Nikos]

Make sure you pick up a bayonet for that rifle.