The best of the gca journal book 5 m1 garand collectors. The patent drawings for the gas trap and gas port are seen at left and right, respectively. Midwayusa is pleased to offer some of those books to our customers. The book documents garand s production and issue both in the u. Many items are one each in availability and the actual part is pictured unless there are several available. Early m1 garand gas trap port op rod spring keystone item 260069539193 end time jan0207 15.
From the gas trap rifles through the m1c, m1d and mc 1952 sniper, national match, navy 7. M1 garand parts bolts, barrels, operating rods, gas cylinders and other usgi and new parts for the collector and shooter. Uses all standard m1 parts including the stock, barrel, handguard, oprod etc. This documentary explores the history of the m1 rifle that served the us armed forces from 1936 to 1957 and beyond. Get the best deals on m1 garand rifle when you shop the largest online selection at. This is an early production gas trap m1 garand as manufactured by springfield armory, that has been assembled with almost all of the correct early parts, really only lacking the keystone recoil spring. The original design of the m1 garand as adopted in 1936 used a gas trap system instead of a gas port drilled in the barrel. This system used a type of muzzle cap and false muzzle to redirect gas. The evolution of springfield armory and winchester produced m1s are chronicled in data sheets and photographs detailing original rifles. Our reproduction fits on a standard m1 barrel with no modifications. The gas trap garand by billy pyle deluxe first edition, 1999 316 pages, 383 illustrations the m1 garand was arguably the most respected service rifle in us history, and a veritable library of books has been written about it.
Thats why they were changed to present configuration. Dan, i prefer to just make it so a no trap fits back on as i have had one come back as an original on a known gas trap that is in the books with a stock i repaired back in the day. For quantity discounts please our wholesale page and please beware of others out there with china made copys. Looking for jessie harrisons spiral book on m1 garand. M1 garand parts barrel bolt oprod garand parts short fork.
It is very comprehensive and will tire the non zealous who wants to know everything about the garand. Always the best choice for a gas trap restoration is the late receivers and there have been a few for sale not long ago on the cmp board. Utilizes the standard gas system, the back half of this conversion is made from a usgi gas cylinder. In 1936 the m1 garand replaced the m1903 springfield as the standard service rifle, the m1903 remaining in use as a sniper weapon in 1939 the original gas trap was replaced with a simpler and more reliable gas port system. Both rifles have the arsenal repair for the 7th round stoppage. If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. It is very difficult to read as the notes for the pictures are almost the same typeface and font size as the written paragraphs, and the columns are hard to follow. Just a few words of warning for the potential reader of this book. To view our preferred customer policy, simply click on the policiesdiscounts button on the left dont forget to type in the word discount in our search feature our books are sorted by the following categories, however, some books may fall into more than one category. It is the idiots guide to part identification in my view and though it has some flaws, it is a far cry better than other books out there whose authors we wont name.
A little over 5,500,000 m1 garands were manufactured during the years 1936. Most significantly, however, one rifle in testing had a screw work. The book covers the complete story of the m1 garand service rifle as told by one of todayss foremost arms authors and researchers. The rarely seen but often coveted gas trap m1 garand. Whilst much been written about the m1 garand, arguably the most. This system used a type of muzzle cap and false muzzle to redirect gas into the gas cylinder in the short distance between the end of the rifled barrel and when the bullet left the muzzle. It is a fairly standard type ii gas trap rifle but i dont recognize the attachment on the muzzle. My occasional duties at a local gun shop in my hometown, albany guns, is fraught with monetary danger, in that a seemingly endless supply of oddball relics and historical minutiae wander in the door. Generaal george patton was zeer te spreken over het m1 garand geweer. I am fairly well versed on gas trap garands, but i dony recognize this piece. Nicolaus associates is a veritable treasure trove of esoteric technical information on the m1 garand, from the gas trap to the m1d and national match versions. Published first in the january 1994 issue of american rifleman, the author explains how the rifle so familiar to millions of americans wasnt john c.
Please visit the website and check out what the great folks w. All parts listed, unless otherwise noted, are original u. The earliest bolts, for gas trap rifles, either did not have a revision number, or were revision1. Lots of detail, pretty much a must have for m1 garand afficianados.
Gas trap garand parts and some winchester garand parts i am restoring a gas trap garand, springfield armory serial number 79. In order to better serve you, a few items are quality reproduction and are marked with a after their description. Best way to deal with a modified receiver is the rat works kit and du page solid butt stock. Dec 31, 2006 i beleive the problems were in the gas trap system, it was difficult to clean and carbon deposits built up. I am pleased to announce that have i signed a book deal this morning to print my longawaited international harvester ihc book. Hutchison, kevin, world war ii in the north pacific.
Government m1 garand technical manuals, maintenance. Gentlemen offering for your consideration is the most historic rifle i have ever had the pleasure of owning and now offering for sale. The gas trap system soon proved to have some inherent weaknesses. Curiously a forum search brought up threads about krags and trapdoor. Sep 29, 2016 the original design of the m1 garand as adopted in 1936 used a gas trap system instead of a gas port drilled in the barrel. While there were some 6 million m1s produced very few of these are surviving early gas trap models. If you dont see what you are looking for in a particular category, please try the search feature. The barrel is marked sa 1165 for sale by jrs on gunsamerica 959708704. Ive seen some bnp stamps on the gun, but there are no red bands on the stock to indicate lendlease.
We want to believe another gas trap has appeared, it gives us all hope of finding one. Gas trap system itself is finished in its japanned black finish. I know sa was heavily focused on production prior to wwii and would like to what we can come up with. Jan 26, 2017 some notes on how the m1 garand magazine really works, and some more myths dispelled bloke on the range. The first gasoperated, semiautomatic service rifle adopted by the u. Jul, 2015 the m1 garand semiautomatic rifle is perhaps the most iconic. Kalashnikov was a great admirer of john garand and the m1 rifle. The evolution of springfield armory and winchester produced m1s are chronicled in data sheets and. The only fullpower, semiautomatic standard infantry rifle in existence during world war ii, the m1 garand remains the most popular highpowered target semiautomatic in the world and arguably the most rugged and durable. The gas trap was a very early production version before it was changed to the type. Boek maken downloaden als pdf printvriendelijke versie.
The list of known gas traps is fairly short so please excuse us if we appear skeptical. Purchase the m1 garand compete set of 6 books from scott duff publications at a discount. M1 garand photo essay larry babcock ammogarand m1 garand. This sequel to the complete m1 garand is an uptodate guide to. The cmp has an online section on garand assemblydissaembly that is better than any book.
Some notes on how the m1 garand magazine really works, and. This beautiful rifle shows the start of the many of the early designs that evolved into the gas trap series of m1 rifles and eventually the standard m1 garand rifle. Books, guns of daggenham and the gas trap garand if this is your first visit, be sure to check out the faq by clicking the link above. The gas trap garand this hard cover book presents a chronology of early u. Save m1 garand ported gas plug to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. But i cannot find anything in reference to a book authored by jessie harrison, a spiral bound white book. The receiver is serial numbered 7492 and based on the book the gas trap garand by billy pile, places the production of this rifle in. This system used a type of muzzle cap and false muzzle to redirect gas into the gas cylinder in the short distance between the end of. While the gas port change was an improvement to garand s original design, the status of the 50,000plus gas trap m1s already in the hands of the troops had to be determined. Shooting sports usa m1 garand service and maintenance.
This is my recommended book for part identification for collectors and restorers. Scott duffs book have the best info on what parts are correct for a particular rifle. Some folks may just want this book as a reference guide and it certainly is that, but dont expect a good story. Jul, 2015 the rifle that almost became the m1 garand. After the rifle was introduced in service, this gas system proved to have some faults. Nationally recognized m1 garand rifle specialists, purveyors of quality m1 rifles, parts, tools and accessories. The eponymous gun guru behind the rifle, john cantius garand, first crafted a. Nov 12, 20 nearly 900 pages of all aspects of the m1 garand riflefrom its conception to its competitors to its production to its successors to its equipmentaccessoriesestablishes this book as a musthave for all collectors of u. Existing gastrap rifles were recalled and retrofitted, mirroring problems with the earlier m1903 springfield rifle that. The fulton armory m1 garand information place reference materials.
Does anyone have any of the early garand gas trap accessories they could post. I have some early parts that are are not correct for this rifle, but may be correct for your project. Was given couple book titles to obtain for reading material, info, and assistance regarding the m1. The first garands, the gas trap rifles, are examined in detail. Early production 1939 springfield armory m1 garand gas. Buy the gas trap garand by billy pyle online at alibris. This is a discussion on welded m1 gas trap receiver repair within the m1 garand accuracy forums, part of the rifle forum category. Several of these are privately owned and some may have been restored as well, so some might belong in category 2. The gas port front sight was mounted from the side on a dovetail with a allen screw in the back.
The history of the m1 garand the m1 garand and other rifles. This december 1940, an early gas port rifle, sports a revision2 springfield armory bolt. Hatchers book of the garand is the definitive chronicle of the rifle general george s. Im sure we would all like to see pictures of part markings starting with barrel and receiver. M1 garand 1936 to 1957 6th edition by joe poyer craig riesch. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. The book was translated into russian, as he speaks no english. Developed by john garand at springfield armory in massachusetts, the m1 was approved in 1935, but regular production began in 1937. I have springfield m1 garand serial number in the 300,000 range. M1 garand 1936 to 1957, 6th edition by joe poyer and craig riesch product family. In an i have this old gun segment, artv takes a look at the gas trap garand. New listing m1 gas trap garand early trigger housing d28290.
Book is a photo essay of the component parts of the m1 garand rifle and a must have for any. Parts are listed in the major groupings below to make it. The front sights are not interchangeable the best book to purchase concerning gas trap rifles is the gas trap garand by billy pyle. This rifle serial number 338 is believed to be of the finest known examples to be in public hands. Nos in package ww2 rare gas trap usgi m1 garand cleaning kit pouch pkg of 10. Patton called the greatest battle implement ever devised. You must there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one thats only in the merriamwebster unabridged dictionary. Hatcher follows the evolution of the m1 garand from the first semiautomatic hunting rifles to the devastating u. Ours are made here in the usa and our are the best. Popularly known as the garand after its inventor john c. Collector grade publications, 1999 garand rifle 296. There is a photo in the pictures section of a us soldier with oldstyle steel helmet with his garand. Aug 12, 2016 an encore appearance for this classic piece of history. Report on the garand, for the usmc report comparing the 1903 springfield to the m1 garand and to two other semiautomatic designs by johnson and winchester.
This book is unique it is no cut and paste job but is all ne. Early production rifles used a gas trap instead of the later gas port design and initially did not perform as well as expected, but once the bugs. The gas trap garand by billy pyle from collector grade publications. The garand is still used by drill teams and military honor guards. Read, highlight, and take notes, across web, tablet, and phone. How to determine the vintage and origin of m1 garand. Only the earliest of m1 garands utilize a gas trap system instead of the standard gas port drilled into the barrel, and with the low serial number of 2838, this rifle readily qualifies. The gastrap system soon proved to have some inherent weaknesses.
The bolts of m1 rifles underwent many revision changes, just as the other parts did. It truly is the most interesting battle documented m1 gas trap garand rifle im sure in existence. Several problems were found with the gas trap system as the guns went into. The complete m1 garand by jim thompson book description. This exact rifle is serial number 15 and is actually pictured in the excellent book the gas trap rifle by pyle on page 51. No outright sales on any of the parts i have below. Remove original gas nut, lock, cylinder, and operating. World war two and the korean war, also origin, development, and postwar experimentation from world war one to the m14 from robert bruce photography 1992. And indeed, garand himself created some of the alsorans. Ive held one, i have books showing drawings but never saw the guts removed. Rare archival footage, first person accounts by combat veterans, stateoftheart animations and expert interviews combine to give a comprehensive look at one of americas most. Julian hatchers book of the garand is a classic and, until very recently, the used copies that were out there were pricy.
There is a gas trap op rod spring selling on ebay now. Colts introduced their handfitted, premiumgrade national match government model pistol. Its now been reprinted and is available on amazon for 24. M1 garand compete set 6 books scott duff historic martial arms. Click on the name or picture of an item for a larger picture and or more information. The m1s original gas system was of the socalled gas trap variety.
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