Hi,
So I was looking at a 44 M1 Garand (dated by S/N) - the serial and bolt check out for dates, but looking at it I can only make out the small cartouche on the very bottom of the stock, I can’t make out anything on the sides. Is it normal to not be able to make them out due to age and the like, or is it more likely that it’s not the original wood? I didn’t tear it down to look at the trigger group and barrel to get dates, but it’s supposed to be period correct, however the lack of cartouches is interesting to me.. just curious what’s normal? No pictures unfortunately, it’s in a store.
TIA for thoughts,
So I was looking at a 44 M1 Garand (dated by S/N) - the serial and bolt check out for dates, but looking at it I can only make out the small cartouche on the very bottom of the stock, I can’t make out anything on the sides. Is it normal to not be able to make them out due to age and the like, or is it more likely that it’s not the original wood? I didn’t tear it down to look at the trigger group and barrel to get dates, but it’s supposed to be period correct, however the lack of cartouches is interesting to me.. just curious what’s normal? No pictures unfortunately, it’s in a store.
TIA for thoughts,