Would anyone know what this is on the side of my M1 Garand?

[BillO]

My CMP Service Grade Springfield M1 Garand was delivered Friday. Awsome rifle and I can't wait to get it to the range. However, there's something mounted on the side that I haven't seen on any other Garand. Would anyone know what this is? Many Thanks.

 

[Chuck]

Given it has markings in degrees I'm gonna make a WAG that it's to estimate range when launching rifle grenades.

Edit: Well, I was pretty close. It's a bracket to which you attach a grenade launching sight

 

[BillO]

Thanks Chuck. Such a shame to ruin an otherwise quality stock.

 

[n1oty]

I wouldn't call that a shame!!! That's a piece of memorabilia that went with that particular rifle and that most other folks don't have on their M1's.

 

[Mr White]

M1 Garand side attachment for Grenade launcher sight

The rest if the grenade launcher sight attaches onto that plate. The numbers are degrees of elevation. Not seen to often these days as it catches on everything. Signts are cheap if you don't have the rest of it.

Hope this lets you sleep now.

 

[George D]

http://www.omahas.com/product_info.php?products_id=204

 

[LoginName]

I wouldn't call that a shame!!! That's a piece of memorabilia that went with that particular rifle and that most other folks don't have on their M1's.

I agree.

Now all the OP needs is a sight, grenade launcher, grenade launcher blanks http://www.thecmp.org/forums/showthread.php?p=162518 and dummy practice grenades.

 

[Patriot]

Brings back memories. We had to fire rifle grenades from M1's in basic training.

 

[harrihiker]

Thanks Chuck. Such a shame to ruin an otherwise quality stock.

I think that is really neat.
Personally, I would use the link that George D gave you to buy the rest of the sight. But, not my rifle...

Looks gorgeous by the way!

 

[Dirtypacman]

Learned something new today- thanks folks.

I think its very cool also, piece of history not many have included.

 

[mac1911]

I keep seeing some really nice Service grades comeing through, I may have to order another. I have a SA 1942 and SA 52 both Awesome.

 

[MisterHappy]

IIRC all of therest to "complete" the grenade launcher set-up were at the Marlborough gin show last time...both the dedicated rifle grenades, and the adapters for fragmentation grenades...perfect for that "Get off my lawn" moment

 

[PatMcD]

If the OP wants the sight, I've got one here still in the oiled paper wrap. $10 and I'll ship it to you.

 

[Billsail]

http://www.omahas.com/product_info.php?products_id=204

Reasonable price if you can trust the vendor...go for it.

Bill

 

[JuergenG]

I agree.

Now all the OP needs is a sight, grenade launcher, grenade launcher blanks http://www.thecmp.org/forums/showthread.php?p=162518 and dummy practice grenades.

Why dummies ???

 

[lupis42]

Why dummies ???

Because real grenades are valuable!