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HerkyBird
02-01-2013, 05:32 PM
Is this a good price?

http://www.m1garand.com/store/m1_garand_m3a1_combination_tool.html

If not, what should I look to pay?
jak
02-01-2013, 06:50 PM
That's seem like an average price. It is advertised as being a reproduction so I'm not sure about the quality.
If you want a USGI one, contact Bill Ricca. He might have some.
seaninmich
02-01-2013, 07:29 PM
holy smokes. i just gave away a real one. i thought they were $5
Orlando
02-01-2013, 07:30 PM
If its a reproduction is to high as they can be had for around $20. The real deal can be had for around $30 plus or minus
IMO the only thing a combo tool is good for is cleaning the chamber
Mike
02-02-2013, 09:29 AM
Hi, real ones are hard to find. I got some Italian made from Standard Parts . They're a little different but I didn't want a repro. Regards, Mike

https://www.standardpartsllc.com/productcart/pc/viewPrd.asp?idproduct=314&idcategory=15
Orlando
02-02-2013, 09:56 AM
If those are original for the BM59 the brush is to short for the Garand
I did get one of those for my BM59 build
Mike
02-02-2013, 11:32 AM
If those are original for the BM59 the brush is to short for the Garand
I did get one of those for my BM59 build

Hi, The Italians used and still use M1 Garands (ceremonial). I measured mine and they are 30-06 length. Bill Ricca has a great write up on these. Mine is marked "C" in a diamond. I sent him an e-mail about this mark. If I learn anything I'll post it. Regards, Mike

http://www.billricca.com/m3a1_pg2.htm
Mike
02-04-2013, 02:04 PM
Hi, The Italians used and still use M1 Garands (ceremonial). I measured mine and they are 30-06 length. Bill Ricca has a great write up on these. Mine is marked "C" in a diamond. I sent him an e-mail about this mark. If I learn anything I'll post it. Regards, Mike

http://www.billricca.com/m3a1_pg2.htm

Hi, Bill responded, and after I sent him pictures he could only say they were Italian. The diamond with the "C" inside didn't show in my pictures so he couldn't comment on maker. I have older ones marked "B" for Beretta. Regards, mike
HerkyBird
02-06-2013, 03:42 PM
I talked to Bill. He's got USGI cleaning kits with post-1962 M10 combo tools. I think that's the way I'm going to go.