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This page was last updated on 12 January 2012

In the descriptions of rifles, "TE" indicates the Throat Erosion Gage reading and "MW" indicates the Muzzle Wear Gage reading of the barrel. Both gages are available on the Shooter Accessories & Tools page of this website.
Muzzle Gaging with Cartridge NOT Muzzle Wear Gage

 

A Comment on Throat Erosion from Scott Duff

It has come to my attention from discussions with many M1 Garand owners that a misunderstanding of an acceptable versus an unacceptable Throat Erosion (TE) reading exists.  A note of clarification is in order. When discussing serviceability specifications of U.S. Martial Arms, it is best to review the primary source, the U.S. Army Ordnance Corps documents from when the M1 rifle was the issue rifle to front-line troops. I have in my files TB ORD 587 dated 20 December 1954 entitled Field Inspection and Serviceability Standards for Small Arms Material. A chart on page four outlines the serviceability specifications for the M1, M1C, and M1D rifles “To Accompany Troops Overseas.” The specification given for “Breech Bore Rejection” is “Over 0.306” or a TE reading of 6 on a gage. No specification is given for muzzle wear. If combat troops in the 1950s were issued rifles with a TE of 6 or under, then the same is good enough for a rifle in my collection. I would not go to the John C. Garand Match at Camp Perry with a rifle with a TE of 6, but for general collecting, in my opinion, it matters little.

This is also a good time to note that based upon my observations the TE of a new production SA barrel during World War II ran anywhere from approximately 1.0 to 3.5. Pre World War II SA barrels were usually in the 0.0 to 1.0 range. Winchester barrels were generally in the -1.0 to 2.0 range, but I have seen new WRA barrels with higher and lower readings. An expanded version of this including information on post WII barrels will be published in a future issue of the Garand Collectors Association Journal (GCA). If you are not a member of the GCA and would like to join (as an M1 owner you really should be a member just as a gun owner you should be an NRA member) you may download a membership application from the GCA website at www.TheGCA.org.

 

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Sale of all M1 rifles from Mac’s collection includes our usual data sheet and also a Letter of Authenticity identifying the rifle as “From the James E. ‘Mac’ McCollum’s Collection.”

From Mac’s Collection--HOLD on Layaway-- 0211-R1444. M1C Garand, Springfield Armory, s/n 3495504. This is a nice looking restoration of a scarce M1 variation. This receiver has been verified by Dave McClain as an authentic M1C receiver and his original letter is included with the sale. The receiver is not marked SA-52. The SA 1-52 barrel has a bright and shiny bore, TE = 2.0, MW = 1.0. The Parkerized bracket is unmarked. The original blued finish G&H mount is s/n 3351488 and over stamps another s/n that I am unable to fully read. The M82 scope s/n 44752 with vertical tapered post reticle; the original blued finish is in very good condition, except for under the forward ring, the optics are sharp and clear and is complete with original sliding sunshade, but no rubber eyeshield. The M2 flash hider is a thick bracket SA. No cheek pad is included. Featured components include: 19 bolt, D35382 SA op rod, 6528290 SA trigger housing, SA D5546008 hammer, and post WWII stamped trigger guard. The walnut stock is in very good condition and with SA/JLG cartouche, Ordnance emblem, and proof P; the hand guards are walnut and match the stock. M1C’s are among the most sought after of all M1 variants. This is a nice looking example with very desirable scope. - $6,750

M1C Garand, SA, s/n 3495504

M1C Garand, SA, s/n 3495504 Left

M1C Garand, SA, s/n 3495504 Right

M1C Garand, SA, s/n 3495504 Cartouche

M1C Garand, SA, s/n 3495504 Mt

M1C Garand, SA, s/n 3495504 Scope

M1C Garand, SA, s/n 3495504 FH

 

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U.S. Navy M1 Garand (and other) Rifles (FFL Required)

The following is a listing of Secretary of the Navy Trophy rifle variations:

  1. M1 Rifle Mk 2 Mod 1 Grade B match rifle in 7.62 MM with 1-minute sights. Grade B match rifles were first released by the Navy as a Trophy Rifle in 1996. They are very desirable collector pieces.

  2. M1 Rifle Mk 2 Mod 1 in 7.62 MM using a new SA produced barrel (1965-67 mfg.), two sub-variations; one converted by Harrington & Richardson (H&R) the other by American Machine & Foundry (AMF) of York, PA. The AMF version is by far the rarer of the two (possibly only 10%). These variants have become very scarce over the last few years.

  3. M1 Rifle in caliber .30-06. Often marked “O-65, O-66 or O-67” on flat of receiver behind rear sight. These are usually encountered in unissued condition following rebuild. According to Jeremy Cheek's published article in the June 2004 issue of the Garand Collectors Association Journal, these rifles are USMC M1 rifles rebuilt at Marine Corps overhaul depots.

  4. Remington Model 720 bolt action rifle. These rifles were purchased by the Navy from the Remington Arms Co. immediately following the attack on Pearl Harbor. Their hand-cut checkering is an example of pre-War craftsmanship. They have become very rare and are highly sought after by collectors. They look nearly like works of art.

Navy non-Trophy Rifle variations are:

  1. Mk 2 Mod 1 Grade A match rifle in 7.62 MM with ½-minute sights. They are the rarest of all; it is believed that few, if any, have been released by the Navy. I’ve never seen one.

  2. Mk 2 Mod 0 in 7.62 MM using a .30-06 barrel with insert to convert to 7.62. This is also a very scarce variation and highly sought after by collectors. I have only seen a handful of real ones in over 15 years.

 

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