I ran across an IHC Garand today.

I don't know if it was anything really all that special, It had an SA 53 barrel on it that had a nice and shiny bore, I'm trying to recall the SN, But IIRC it was in the high 4millions, All the metal looked well taken care of, Bolt and Trigger group were SA as well, I didn't think to drop out the trigger group... The only real poor looking thing was the butt stock, It didn't match and was a lighter colored wood compared to the hand guards which were a the darker walnut color.
The guy only wanted $750, Which I don't have at the moment, But it was at a pawn shop, So If I HAD to have it I'm certain I could put it on layaway.
If my wife will allow... :o I may stop by again tomorrow.

a decent IHC recvr.legit, will go for 400$ so due the math,, if i had the chance at 750, and it passed muster on the no welds' inspection id take it

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Originally Posted by deputy85

a decent IHC recvr.legit, will go for 400$ so due the math,, if i had the chance at 750, and it passed muster on the no welds' inspection id take it

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What would one look for on the welds?

I found a link about rewelds on thegca.org If I get a chance I will go give it the once over again tomorrow, I am looking for a few other clues on what its all about.
Thanks again.

If the barrel is tight and the receiver is not a "reweld", buy it. If not, you will only kick yourself each time you see a $1200 IHC.

Sorry, I keep remembering things, I guess I may be just a little excited.

I remember the rear sight had the lock bar as well as the elevation knob had the (Up--> <--Down Battle \/ Range) on the side, Is this a type II rear sight?
I don't know if that is anything special or not.

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Originally Posted by dogboysdad

If the barrel is tight and the receiver is not a "reweld", buy it. If not, you will only kick yourself each time you see a $1200 IHC.

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Tight as in TE/MW or as in not unscrewing from the receiver?

Not much to go on, But here are a couple pic's from the listing.

http://img.bonnint.net/c/1716/171628...r=ksl/gallery1

http://img.bonnint.net/c/1716/171625...r=ksl/gallery1

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Originally Posted by deputy85

a decent IHC recvr.legit, will go for 400$ so due the math,, if i had the chance at 750, and it passed muster on the no welds' inspection id take it

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Me too. I need an IHC to complete my 4 manufacturers .

Looks like a birch replacement stock and a lock bar sight IHC would have never used. But for $750-----you ought to jump on that mother like stink on s__t if it's not a welded receiver.
Just my own opinion.
Jon

add is no longer available, Oh well, I will stop by the place on the way home just to check.
Thanks for all the info and suggestions.

You can tell a welded receiver if the machine marks on the bolt & op rod channels are broken up, and if the drawing# on the right leg does not match the serial#

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Originally Posted by VitSports6

add is no longer available, Oh well, I will stop by the place on the way home just to check.
Thanks for all the info and suggestions.

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Update on this?

He snoozed and he loozed.

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Originally Posted by Dave

Update on this?

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Correct, Sorry for the delay, I have been out of town since Thurs.