Just off the phone with Tim

[VitSports6]

Shortly ago, It was nice to chat about my Garand and the possible mistake I made in purchasing it.
I really appreciate you taking the time to call about your concerns about said M1 and that you are willing to work with me on it.
I look forward to hearing your thoughts on how things went with the testing today, Feel free to post up here or call again, If you wish, Maybe others can learn from some mistakes that were made :o
Thanks
Brian

[timshufflin]

Dear sir, I don't know that you made a mistake for 100% certain. The opinion I gave is just that, my opinion from seeing a few receivers that appeared as yours did. By the way, test firing with HXP went fine with no failures. It was indeed my pleasure to chat with you. Oh, will ship today after lunch.

[VitSports6]

Excellent!
Thank you.

[seaninmich]

details? what was wrong with your rifle?

[VitSports6]

Tim asked if it had ever been in a fire, I really couldn't answer that question, AFAIK it had not, He questioned about nit due to some plactic pieces dripping off the receiver, I did mention to him that I used an autobody rust inhibitor to knock out some rust, The rifle was a used by the Chinese at one point, the PO or someone managed to grind off a symbol on the LH side of the receiver, The barrel was badly pitted and looked like crap.
So Tims concerns were weather it would be a usable rifle or just a wall hanger due to the possability of a fire.
I did forget to mention that I did have the rifle completely a part other than removing the barrel, I ran most of the items through our ultrasonic to clean them up, I never noticed any plastic, That is why I think it was the rust inhibitor that was falling off.
here is my CMP post, If that is OK for a newb to link other sites?!?...

http://forums.thecmp.org/showthread.php?t=53850

Its a tad long winded with lots of pic's, I like pic's $clapper$

[VitSports6]

I should also mention, We have nice soft brass wire wheels here at work that do a hell of a job on metal without maring the surface, If you see me asking about whire wheeling anything :)

[timshufflin]

Looking at your photos the only area that looked like it did when I got it was the legs. Didn't see much detail for photos of collar and inside. Back to dinner :)

[Punch The Clown]

So, soon we will find out if Tim turned the old whore into a prom queen. Pics please.

[VitSports6]

So, soon we will find out if Tim turned the old whore into a prom queen. Pics please.

Indeed! Like I mentioned, I like pic's ;)

[toolman]

Waiting for pics!! peace toolman

[VitSports6]

Waiting for pics!! peace toolman

I don't have the rifle back yet, Soon my friend :)

[VitSports6]

Its HERE!
Pic's to come, I will take some on lunch.
Very pleased with the work done, Many thanks Tim, I hope it shoots as well as it looks :)

[VitSports6]

Here it is...
Just some quick pic's out back in the parking lot.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6225/6254950660_0324358e70_b.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6154/6254949334_abafeb698d_b.jpg

some of the Chinese markings I couldn't really see before(the PO ground them off)
http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6114/6254951808_5535887e2c_b.jpg

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6034/6254422135_8674d317c0_b.jpg

All of my pic's can be seen Here in Vit's Flickr album (http://www.flickr.com/photos/77197343@N00/sets/72157627618608490/with/6254422135) from oldest to newest.

Thanks again Tim, I really appreciate the great work, You did mention I was missing something on my rear sights, I don't remember what it was, Do you recall?

[Punch The Clown]

Another M1 saved. Nice job.

[Cal30M1]

Looks great!

Timmah test fired it with a long string right?

If has says it's safe to shoot and it blows up your estate can sue him! :D

[VitSports6]

Another M1 saved. Nice job.
Agreed!


Looks great!

Timmah test fired it with a long string right?

If has says it's safe to shoot and it blows up your estate can sue him! :D

Good question, But he said it fired great

[timshufflin]

Hey Cal, thanks for that you X*$#bird.

[VitSports6]

Tim.
Do you remember what the part was that was missing on my rear sight? You mentioned it was something to keep it tight, If I remember correctly.
Also are there any special cleaning procedures I should be considering with a new barrel?
I'm hoping to get to the range this weekend.
Thanks again.

[timshufflin]

Sir, you're missing the retaining clip inside the windage knob. It works fine, until you take it apart. Clean every shot for 16 shots, every clip for 10 clips, then, if you think it's safe to shoot, the barrel is fine.

[VitSports6]

Sir, you're missing the retaining clip inside the windage knob. It works fine, until you take it apart. Clean every shot for 16 shots, every clip for 10 clips, then, if you think it's safe to shoot, the barrel is fine.

Great thanks.

[Cal30M1]

Hey Cal, thanks for that you X*$#bird.

My pleasure Big Guy!

[VitSports6]

Ok, I finally got to the range to break in the barrel.

What fun!
Here is my target, You can see me walking slowly walking the bullets down, Sadly, This is only 25 yards... I couldn't really see the black areas very well, Next time I will bring a spotting scope, I'm not quite sure what I had the sights set for, I used a laser bore sight to get me close.

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6102/6274119862_7c702a17a4_b.jpg

The only real issue I had was that the en bloc wanted to eject after a shot from time to time, Then no for a full en bloc, Usually it started with the 3rd round, I do have a full set of new springs.
It looks like I have a little searching to do.
All in all I am very pleased.

[timshufflin]

Clip latch spring?

[VitSports6]

Sounds good, I will swap it out and see how it goes.
It seemed to cycle well with the '69 Lake City ammo as well.
Thanks

[mikebaker1129]

Vit I can send you a c-clip for your windage knob if that is what you are missing?
Drop me either a PM or email with your address and I will drop it in the mail.

[VitSports6]

Vit I can send you a c-clip for your windage knob if that is what you are missing?
Drop me either a PM or email with your address and I will drop it in the mail.

That would be great!
I will PM you, I did a quick search, and I couldn't figure out what I was missing, With this being my first Garand.
Very cool, Thanks Mike.

[mikebaker1129]

C- clip is inbound as of this afternoon.
You can use a couple of small screw drivers to work the c clip in the groove and the windage knob if you are patient.

[timshufflin]

It can be done, but you have to be patient. Of course, if you can't get er in, Standard Parts has an entire windage knob pretty cheap.

[VitSports6]

Thanks again Mike and Tim
I work with tiny items all day, So hopefully this should be easy.

[Punch The Clown]

Thanks again Mike and Tim
I work with tiny items all day, So hopefully this should be easy.

So does Tim. He calls it "The Irish Curse".

[VitSports6]

Vit I can send you a c-clip for your windage knob if that is what you are missing?
Drop me either a PM or email with your address and I will drop it in the mail.

Sorry for the delay, I just returned to work today to see that I received the c-clip, Thanks again.

[VitSports6]

So does Tim. He calls it "The Irish Curse".

Sorry to hear Tim.

;)

[mikebaker1129]

What do you call it if you have been cursed,but not Irish?

[Oh Mr. Wilson]

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