M1 Garand and D-Day Tribute "Ike's Gamble"

[NDVermin]

Hi Guys -

I'm new to the forum and look forward to seeing what my fellow New England Gun Enthusiasts are up to - and it's always fun to see other people's collections.

I live in Maine, and primarily my interest is in WW2 era firearms (American and German). I like to combine that with a woodworking hobby as well...Here's a project I recently finished after several months - thought some here may find it interesting. It started as a display case for my CMP Garand (Special version - Receiver is Springfield - January 1942), but it evolved into more of a D-Day tribute that happens to feature a Garand. The sand/soil was collected by me on a visit to Normandy a couple years ago. I tried to include a lot of period symbolism - obviously the unit patches assigned to the invasion objective, along with Ike's "SHAEF" patch design on the front.

Thanks for looking. - Scott









Youtube video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8dNIxN4xZCM

 

[the_shootist]

That's extremely nice. I've never seen anything like that before. Outstanding work! Welcome to NES!

 

[mclina]

That is beautiful. Both the rifle and the display case. Nicely done.

 

[DW357]

Wow nice job! Very good hobby you have there.

 

[atilla]

killer first post, OP.

i hope you shoot the rifle as well!

 

[chrbla2000]

holy crap that's awesome, I wish I had the skill to do something like that.

 

[cockpitbob]

What they all said. Stunning execution of a novel, but really great idea.
You're gonna fit right in here.

 

[mac1911]

nominate you for best first post of 2015!
NICE

 

[NDVermin]

Thanks guys for all the kind words - They are much appreciated. I had a lot of fun with this one!

 

[Dean Crawford]

nominate you for best first post of 2015!
NICE

I concur

It is refreshing to see something nice after all the krap we are exposed to on a daily basis.


Dean

 

[MarkT]

Fantastic work

 

[mursenary4]

if i could give double reps i would

 

[413dan]

beautiful work, welcome to NES!

 

[SHOCKNAWE]

Absolutely stunning display!

 

[WBspectrum]

Outstanding.

 

[FPrice]

Really nice job there.

 

[neum69]

Wow, fantastic craftsmanship! And welcome to NES. You should cross-post this over at rec.woodworking as well!

 

[Chevy 2 65]

Welcome to NES. Amazing Work !! Nicely done.

 

[Burgermeister]

Very nicely done! Thanks for sharing. Welcome to NES.

 

[vickers]

That is fantastic!! Great work and a great tribute. Thanks very much for sharing it.

 

[Mountain]

Fantastic work! Sign up for a green membership and come on down to a NES shoot sometime. You could show off that awesome display, shoot whatever you bring & borrow some fun stuff to shoot from others too.

 

[Boris]

outstanding work, Sir, beautiful and tasteful presentation.

 

[Knuckle Dragger]

That's really freakin' impressive wood work.

 

[NickyBangBang]

nominate you for best first post of 2015!
NICE

here! here!
AWESOME JOB!!!!

 

[PATRON]

WOW!

 

[PCK9]

Very Nice Work

 

[fencer]

Outstanding.

 

[Fixxah]

Nice job. Welcome aboard.

 

[MAGG]

nominate you for best first post of 2015!
NICE

I will also concur...impressive and welcome to NES