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Offline TennesseeNuc

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Question For You M-1 Guys
« on: August 30, 2004, 04:32:43 PM »
Hi All,
I've seen reference made to an M-1 "re-weld".  Can anyone tell me what a re-weld is?  Also how can one identify it?
As you can tell I'm not an avid military collector, but I am looking at an M-1 with some interest.  It is a late model and of no real collector value as best I can tell with my limited knowledge.  It is in very good condition and would probably make a good shooter.
Any info would be appreciated.
Thanks,
TnNuc

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« Reply #1 on: August 30, 2004, 04:41:00 PM »
Some years ago they decided to destroy 1000's of MI Garands and they cut the recievers in half and sold them to people who welded them---some were fair but I would not trust one.
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« Reply #2 on: September 07, 2004, 07:51:57 PM »
Wizard,
Thanks for the reply.  I did a quick field strip and checked the action.  Everything looked OK.  As a matter of fact I found very little wear, so I don't think this one has seen much use.
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TnNuc