gages to borrow for '43 SA m1 garand

[SmileDocHill]

I bought a 1943 SA m1 garand (sn 1.56 mil) that appears to be in good shape. I live in the corner of Carmel, westfield, Zionsville and have recently converted from an amateur history guy to a gun guy. I have officially caught the bug and have read everything I can get my hands on since purchasing it. For safety sake, however, I will never have complete confidence in "book knowlege" alone and I don't know what I don't know. From what I understand I need to have someone check the head space, mw and generally have someone look at it that can confidently say it is ready and safe to shoot. Any other information or hands on training I could absorb would be icing on the cake. Any direction would be appreciated...referral to gunsmith or just an enthusiast wanting an excuse to handle another M1, all advice welcome.

 

[curraheeguns]

I have everything you need (Garand headspace gauges, ME gauge, TE gauge, tech. books) and would be happy to do it for you free of charge.

Send me an email and we will work it out.

P.S. Welcome to the sight and to the wonderful world of the "U.S. Rifle, Caliber .30 M1" !!!

Heck, everyone needs and M1, even elvis had an M1!!!

 

[SmileDocHill]

sweeeeet. I'll email you to get it rolling. Thanks, in advance

 

[SmileDocHill]

I got yor pm but I am a nubie so I have to have 10 posts to reply. I'll have to get chatty here then I'll get back to you.

 

[SmileDocHill]

Nice pic of Elvis by the way..(4 posts)

 

[curraheeguns]

Email me at wargunbuyer@msn.com

 

[curraheeguns]

I am guessing this was one of the few days during his service career that he actually carried a rifle!!!

 

[SmileDocHill]

WOW I assumed it was a publicity pic for a movie.

 

[SmileDocHill]

I'll use that email...I didn't want to ask for it on the msg board.