M1 garand for hunting

[Chef]

Does anyone have a m1 they would be interested In selling. If not any info on what to look for in buying one or where to get one at a fair price would be greatly appreciated. I would really like to buy one and use it as my main hunting rifle for next year... I think it would be really cool to bring a piece of history into the woods with me

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[Pygmy]

I have one and I enjoy hunting with it, but mine's not for sale.

 

I shot a doe with it a couple of years ago. I carried it most of the time this season, but the day I got a shot at a buck, (opening day) I was carrying one of my other rifles.

 

There are lots of them out there, in gun shops, at gun shows, etc. Last I knew you could also buy one through the DCM program.

 

Keep in mind that to be legal for big game in NY a semi auto can hold no more than 6 shots and the issue clips for the M1 hold 8.  Aftermarket clips that hold 5 rounds are readily available, however.

 

Don't shoot factory loads through it unless they are loaded specifically for the Garand.

I learned this the hard way via a bent operating rod. I now load my own with a handload that duplicates the pressures that the rifle was designed for.

 

Good luck.

 

 

[wildcat junkie]

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There are lots of them out there, in gun shops, at gun shows, etc. Last I knew you could also buy one through the DCM program.

 

Keep in mind that to be legal for big game in NY a semi auto can hold no more than 6 shots and the issue clips for the M1 hold 8.  Aftermarket clips that hold 5 rounds are readily available, however.

 

Don't shoot factory loads through it unless they are loaded specifically for the Garand.

I learned this the hard way via a bent operating rod. I now load my own with a handload that duplicates the pressures that the rifle was designed for.

 

Good luck.

To buy one from CMP you must participate in & complete a CMP program. They then issue you a certificate to purchace an M1. My son, my wife & I have all participated & have certificates.

 

The CMP Garands are getting picked over and may not even be available at this point. Most that were available 7-8 years ago were Danish or Greek surplus that were distribited to NATO allies years ago when the M1 was replaced with more modern weapons in NG armories.

 

A #s matched Garand W/O foriegn markings is worth a small fortune.

 

Ditto on the approprate loads. Slow powders that reach peak pressure after the bullet has passed the gas port are hard on the Op rod & mechanism.

Edited December 15, 2014 by wildcat junkie

[Pygmy]

Yeah, Dan, a  #s matched M1 would be a rare find, since most of them have been rebuilt several times..

 

I'm sure there are still "shooters" out there...Just a matter of sniffing them out.

 

If I were in the market for one, I'd check local gunshops, pawn shops and online gun auctions.

[wildcat junkie]

The ones from Denmark that the CMP was elling a few years back were supposed to be in good shape.

There's also a gauge spec that measures the throat that they are graded by..

Edited December 15, 2014 by wildcat junkie