Yeah, M1's were originally chambered for .30-06, but all you need is a new barrel and it's a .308. The .308s most likely will have little value for a collector because of the alteration, but as a shooter, they're fantastic.
When I mean little value for a collector, I mean there's no extra historical value to the rifle other than the tiny fact that it's a living piece of American history. I'm no expert, but a .308 garand should be worth the sum of it's parts.
garand price from CMP = $500 ($500 and up anywhere else)
new .308 barrel = $175 (approx, fulton's price)
smithing for new barrel = $100
My .308 garand, after all the work was done, cost me about $800, and I think I could get close to that amount.
Uh oh, now I see it is a SA Inc. rifle. I have no idea now.
[This message has been edited by LarryLove (edited April 15, 2000).]