The Scientist
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I have an opportunity to look at a 1944 model M1 Garand.
The current owner sounds like a decent fellow, been collecting for 35 years. His ad in the local paper says, "1944 M1 Garand, Springfield Armory. Cal .30-06, headspaced & test fired by gunsmith only. CMP reparkerized receiver."
I'm an avid fan of WW II (who isn't!), but this would be the first gun of any serious nature that I would be looking at for purchase.
What questions should I ask? The gentleman says it is an average Field-Grade gun. What range is a Field Grade '44 fair value purchase price?
I'm going to look at it after church on Sunday.
Thanks for your help.
The current owner sounds like a decent fellow, been collecting for 35 years. His ad in the local paper says, "1944 M1 Garand, Springfield Armory. Cal .30-06, headspaced & test fired by gunsmith only. CMP reparkerized receiver."
I'm an avid fan of WW II (who isn't!), but this would be the first gun of any serious nature that I would be looking at for purchase.
What questions should I ask? The gentleman says it is an average Field-Grade gun. What range is a Field Grade '44 fair value purchase price?
I'm going to look at it after church on Sunday.
Thanks for your help.