garand parts?

[maxipum]

I recently purchased an early sa production garand (march 41 ) but it is mostly mismatched. Does anyone know a good source for parts?

 

[SEMI-AK]

Numrich or The Show of shows in Louisville or sometimes sarco

 

[maxipum]

numrich is a swing and a miss, I think I may see you at the show.

 

[NyleRN]

Try the CMP forums

 

[Winamac]

Might I suggest Mr. Scott Duff, he has written MANY books on the M1 Garand, has a website where he sells Garand parts, and if you do not see anything on his site you can call him as well and get some possible leads on parts from him. Next to John Garand himself he is one of the foremost authorities on all things Garand. In-fact he is a personal friend of the John Garand family and was one of the founding members of the Garand Collectors Association (which is another source for Garand parts). Hope this is of some help? You will enjoy restoring your Garand. I have done so myself and it is like restoring a vintage automobile. Read and study all you can though, because like old cars, these Garands have subtle differences between years.

 

[blkrifle]

indy 1500 gun show...usually a couple of people there with parts

 

[jinks]

I recently purchased an early sa production garand (march 41 ) but it is mostly mismatched. Does anyone know a good source for parts?

If you are attempting to match the parts your M1 to as built, You will likely find the task difficult and expensive. Original 1941 barrels are expensive as are checkered short pinion flush nut rear sights, short fork follower rods and SA/GHS stocks. This is if it is a Springfield, for a Winchester it will cost even more.

Unless your Garand is mostly original the cost to restore it will far exceed the cost of purchasing a M1 that is correct or corrected.

The average Garand was rebuilt or rebuilt several times before they were released for public sale.

I have a few M1 and they are great fun to shoot and collect. With the CMP's supply of M1 running low even the rebuilt as issued Garands will increase in value.

Most of the Garands I purchased from the CMP were in the $300 to $400 range and they all are good shooters but not matching.

 

[Cerberus]

I've had good luck here -> AmmoGarand.com M1 Garand Parts 30-06 M2 Military Surplus Ammo Clips

 

[Orlando8]

Rear flush nut sights alone will cost you over $550- $600 . A 1941 barrel is next to impossible to find. Find a later Garand to restore

 

[Cerberus]

Or he could merely restore the '41 to a wartime "improved" status where it's had the lock bar sights added.

 

[jinks]

Or he could merely restore the '41 to a wartime "improved" status where it's had the lock bar sights added.

His Garand is probably in the "improved" status already but with a T105E1 (non-lock bar) post war rear sight.

 

[Streck-Fu]

If you need replacement parts, I always use Fulton Armory. LINK

 

[Sgt7330]

Good luck, the CMP had some surplus parts on their EStore last time I checked, but that was a couple months ago. As stated by others, if you are trying to restore it to correct status be prepared for $$ and time spent. CMP forums, M14 forum, and gun shows are a few looks. I have bought some parts on Gunbroker with success too.

 

[Orlando8]

A early forged follower rod can be in excess of $500 then the stock, etc , etc. This is not the restoration for the weak hearted and thin wallet. If you want to do a restoration do a late WWII or a Post War

 

[Cerberus]

His Garand is probably in the "improved" status already but with a T105E1 (non-lock bar) post war rear sight.

Most likely. Let's call that the "improved improved" I got a lock bar sight in my parts box, I've thought of putting it on my M1A just for Ss&Gs.

 

[Winamac]

Just some gee-whiz info. There is a all correct SA 41 Garand on GB right now with 20 min left. IF it is what the seller says it is, It could get interesting. It is currently at $2000.00 and the reserve has not been met yet. I am watching it just for S&G.

 

[Orlando8]

Just some gee-whiz info. There is a all correct SA 41 Garand on GB right now with 20 min left. IF it is what the seller says it is, It could get interesting. It is currently at $2000.00 and the reserve has not been met yet. I am watching it just for S&G.

So what did it sell for??