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BlackKnight
07-27-2011, 07:28 PM
There are many like it, but this one is mine.
I've been wanting one for almost 30 years. Finally! Built in 1945. It's in presentation condition. Bought from a Marine Vietnam vet. He was very picky and was looking to sell it to someone who would appreciate it.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v338/aburena/DSC00340.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v338/aburena/DSC00341.jpg
AutoMag
07-27-2011, 07:36 PM
Beautiful M1 Garand BlackKnight, congrats on a fabulous find!!!:):)
douglas_knott
07-27-2011, 08:08 PM
It;s like McDonalds, "I'm lovin it" :D congrats
NAMVET72
07-27-2011, 08:17 PM
Sweet don't let Dave see it or he will want to buy it from you........
Clyde
Sheepdog
07-27-2011, 08:37 PM
Very nice find!
Dave Waits
07-27-2011, 09:57 PM
Nice, very nice! Looks like it has an IHC front sight.
Kokopelli
07-29-2011, 10:52 AM
Very nice indeed... I really like the wood.. Cheers.. Ron
Thedragonslayer
07-31-2011, 03:02 PM
There are many like it, but this one is mine.
I've been wanting one for almost 30 years. Finally! Built in 1945. It's in presentation condition. Bought from a Marine Vietnam vet. He was very picky and was looking to sell it to someone who would appreciate it.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v338/aburena/DSC00340.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v338/aburena/DSC00341.jpg
That is a great looking rifle youve got there!!! Will you spend some time shooting her, or will she go to the safe? If you do let her out, please give a report on how she does... we dont get range reports on long guns enough around here!
noel
BlackKnight
07-31-2011, 03:12 PM
Will you spend some time shooting her, or will she go to the safe?
noel
Both. When I'm not shooting her that's where she'll reside. :)
dsparkie
07-31-2011, 06:32 PM
Yes, please give us a range report! The wood is just georgous:chopper:
BlackKnight
08-05-2011, 04:33 PM
I took it to the range today. Took advantage during SWAT training. For now, I only zeroed it in at 50 yards. Eventually I will take it to a longer range where I can shoot 100, 200 and 300 yard distances. It shoots like a charm.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v338/aburena/DSC00343.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v338/aburena/DSC00347.jpg
Not the best grouping. The left middle is where it was at before I brought in to the center. The missed heads shot were made by an Army guy. That's all I'm going to say about that. ;)
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v338/aburena/DSC00348.jpg
230gr
08-05-2011, 05:44 PM
that stock is simply gorgeous...what finish is on it if you know?
Thedragonslayer
08-07-2011, 03:18 PM
that stock is simply gorgeous...what finish is on it if you know?
It is a beautiful rifle!
Congrats!
Tony, please come by the Table (Chatbox) in the evening, and say "Hi!" we would appreciate your LEO experiences etc.
noel
SemperFi1977m
08-09-2011, 03:56 AM
great buy Tony! Love her, spoil her....but by all means fire her! That is what the ol'Marine would want :-). That's the rifle that freed a good portion of the civilized world. I'm glad it's in good hands and will be preserved for future Americans :-).
allrockabilly
08-12-2011, 07:22 PM
Beautiful rifle, one day I will have one as well.... Congrats.
This is my Rifle this is my Gun, this is for fighting and this is for fun... Ellison
-Ryan S
BlackKnight
01-16-2013, 01:37 PM
Since my last visit I managed to add another Garand to my collection. Saw it in a store and couldn't walk away. Actually, I did, but came back for it an hour later. :)
H&R 1954
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v338/aburena/file.jpg
Here they are together.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v338/aburena/file-1.jpg
Roverron
01-16-2013, 02:22 PM
Nice set! Beautiful wood in both!
Snipersnest
01-16-2013, 03:10 PM
Since my last visit I managed to add another Garand to my collection. Saw it in a store and couldn't walk away. Actually, I did, but came back for it an hour later. :)
H&R 1954
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v338/aburena/file.jpg
Here they are together.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v338/aburena/file-1.jpg
Careful......when you stick them together in the safe they have a propensity to multiply. At least that's what I tell the Bride, when she sees one of my new guns! :p
AutoMag
01-16-2013, 04:26 PM
Looking good!!:)
NAMVET72
01-16-2013, 05:38 PM
Sweet, Glad to see you are adding to your Collection,
Clyde
Boats
01-16-2013, 05:52 PM
Nice pair of Brothers!
Shoot well.
Boats
douglas_knott
01-16-2013, 05:56 PM
Nice looking rifles Tony. I need to get myself one. Grizz always tells me that. Maybe one day I'll have him help me find one.
ronpaul50
01-16-2013, 05:57 PM
Very nice pair.
Zilmo
01-16-2013, 06:15 PM
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v338/aburena/DSC00343.jpg
EEEEEEEKKKKKKKKK!!!!!!!! Safety glasses please!
But what a beautiful rifle that is.
ronpaul50
01-16-2013, 06:37 PM
Did you BBQ afterwards? I see a Weber.
Caleb
10-08-2013, 09:22 PM
Beautiful rifles! I especially like the wood on the first one, WOW!
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