10/27/2022 0 Comments Track m1 garand by serial number![]() ![]() Receiver legs have rough machining marks, typical for Winchester.īarrel: marked “D 6535448 3-60 284” in op rod slot, with “VAR” and crown, “DK” and crown, “M”, and “KOA” in circle. This is a “two-tone” receiver – from a WWII heat treatment of the heel by being dipped in hot lead, which produces the dark appearance of the heel. ![]() Original finish shows wear, particularly where wood contacts. Excellent condition, absolutely no pitting. Two M1 enbloc clips and sling noted below are included. Parts were clean for photos, coated with oil and greased where appropriate when reassembled. #Track m1 garand by serial number tv#Watch our video at our YouTube channel Fernwood Armory TV to see how it shoots. The rifle has been disassembled, cleaned, lubricated, and test fired. All parts are described below and shown in photos. This is a nice collector package, in good shooting condition. ![]() Denmark designated the M1 rifle as “7.62mm Gevaer M/50” (model 50), which is written at the top of the hang tag. This rifle is particularly interesting because its stock has been marked with the receiver serial number, inside and out, has a Danish data label inside, and it has its Danish hang tag. This one has a 1960 VAR (Vaabenarsenalet) Danish barrel, caliber. While in Denmark, many of the rifles were used enough to require new barrels and/or other parts. In 1998, about 17,000 of these were returned to the US Army. After WWII, 20,000 Garands were loaned to the Danish military. Winchester “Danish” M1 Garand serial 1316xxx, manufactured April 1943. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |