Just wondering about this old M1 Garand. It's a Springfeild Armory, receiver dates to Feb 45 and original barrel dates March 45 (current barrel 1950). Came w/ a reproduction ammo pouch (cartridge belt pouch). It came w/ some of the 8 round clips (new looking ...40 or so)
Now, it also came boxed w/ a peice of paper. The box and paper says Arlington Armory. Box has a 'factory' sticker that says the serial number and all that. From what I read, it says that it was an original military M1 Garand (no brainer) made to military specs. Clean before use, and cautions and the normal jazz. Aside from that, there was a original sticker on the box...looked faded w/ a bar code and price....listed for oh....$299 or was it $399. (I wish it cost that much). Any how, I was just wondering about this Arlington Armory and if the Garands/weopons they sold were any good? Or did I get a clunker...it doesn't look like one. About when did the Arlington Armory surplus this and other Garands/weopons?
Now, it also came boxed w/ a peice of paper. The box and paper says Arlington Armory. Box has a 'factory' sticker that says the serial number and all that. From what I read, it says that it was an original military M1 Garand (no brainer) made to military specs. Clean before use, and cautions and the normal jazz. Aside from that, there was a original sticker on the box...looked faded w/ a bar code and price....listed for oh....$299 or was it $399. (I wish it cost that much). Any how, I was just wondering about this Arlington Armory and if the Garands/weopons they sold were any good? Or did I get a clunker...it doesn't look like one. About when did the Arlington Armory surplus this and other Garands/weopons?