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i have had basically a lifelong love for the garand, and everything it stands for. To shoot one, you would never forget it. This is just an excellent video on some history in europe and the garand rifle. Looking at that area today how beautiful it is, it wasn't so with the bloodshed that took place. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWPIxt_f8sM&feature=youtu.be
THE BIRTH PLACE OF GERONIMO
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I just renewed my membership to the GCA. I'm the proud owner of 3 M1's. One of which has a WWII receiver with the original barrel. I have never really been interested in getting an IH. I do have 2 1954 Super M's in the barn.
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A splendid battle rifle. I liked the M14 I carried in basic better. Just me.
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It is the only inanimate object I have an emotional attachment to. It doesn't make sense but here it is.
Last edited by smarquez; 11/19/19.
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It would be self gratifying to bag a nice buck with mine (someday).
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Oh yeah, Shrapnel if you are out there post some pics please.
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It would be self gratifying to bag a nice buck with mine (someday). Done it several times with mine. I carry it out on Vereran’s Day every year to honor my ol dad .
You only live once, but...if you do it right, once is enough.
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Yes, I am still pissed at myself.
A few years ago Springfield purchased a warehouse full of Garand parts in Italy. They assembled a bunch of brand new rifles in 308 and 30-06 from those vintage parts. At least one of them came into our local Sportsman's Whse for (I think) about $600.
And I failed to bring one home.
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I’ve never shot one. It’s on my list.
Yup.
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Great design, sexy action. I am more fond of the M14 though.
Whatever you said...everyone knows you are a lying jerk. That's a bold assertion. Point out where you think I lied. Well?
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I got an IH Garand in the 1980s through one of the greatest trades I ever had. It wasn't stolen because I got it from a Sheriff's deputy. I killed my first deer with it in 1983. It will be passed down in the family, I'll never sell it.
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I like 'em too. Bob ![[Linked Image from i.imgur.com]](https://i.imgur.com/YHRXYUW.jpg)
Last edited by RGK; 11/19/19.
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It’s an iconic rifle and an integral part of our history. I love the Garand and while I’ve owned many I don’t currently own one. I’ll eventually pick one up, more so I can pass it on to the kids.
I can certainly understand the emotional feeling it elicits because I get that same feeling. I think of what that rifle represents and the men that died with it in their hands.
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RGK, that’s a beautiful rifle. 👍
�Politicians are the lowest form of life on earth. Liberal Democrats are the lowest form of politician.� �General George S. Patton, Jr.
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I've had a lifelong desire to own these things and have been lucky enough to have had several. They have been International Harvesters, Springfield Armorys, and Harrington and Richardsons, but no Winchester Repeating Arms. My favorite is an IHC that I bought as an non-functioning hunk of mistreated plastic and metal....it had a Ramline stock! By non-functioning, I mean a severely mistreated and neglected rifle, not a drill rifle. I restored it back to functioning status and I fire it pretty often. ![[Linked Image from live.staticflickr.com]](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48016294497_f1f096b954_c.jpg)
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Campfire Kahuna
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A splendid battle rifle. I liked the M14 I carried in basic better. Just me. Thank you for your service...Lee or Grant?
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Need to take mine out "for a walk" ! It's been too long. 
I've always been a curmudgeon - now I'm an old curmudgeon.
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I've had a lifelong desire to own these things and have been lucky enough to have had several. They have been International Harvesters, Springfield Armorys, and Harrington and Richardsons, but no Winchester Repeating Arms. My favorite is an IHC that I bought as an non-functioning hunk of mistreated plastic and metal....it had a Ramline stock! By non-functioning, I mean a severely mistreated and neglected rifle, not a drill rifle. I restored it back to functioning status and I fire it pretty often. Thank you for your stewardship of that fine rifle, Vic.
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I've had a lifelong desire to own these things and have been lucky enough to have had several. They have been International Harvesters, Springfield Armorys, and Harrington and Richardsons, but no Winchester Repeating Arms. My favorite is an IHC that I bought as an non-functioning hunk of mistreated plastic and metal....it had a Ramline stock! By non-functioning, I mean a severely mistreated and neglected rifle, not a drill rifle. I restored it back to functioning status and I fire it pretty often. Very nice.
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I have a H&R all correct Garland. It is fun to shoot.
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