I'm of the opinion that an M1 is a piece of history, and it should have the opportunity to tell you about its self. I've got an IHC, correct, that has the marks in the butt where a user pressed the tips of the bullets in the enbloc clip into the wood in several spots to seat them prior to loading. Another where there are dings from hitting web gear whild carrying on a sling. good story tellers those Garands.
