Re: [ihc] IH Garand rifle?

["T.R.E.Jr." <T_R_E_Jr@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

---Only 537,744 between 1953 and 1955 from what my page says, but I could
make a run to the library next week and check the records for the barrels.
Only thing that would prove though is if Birmingham produced more barrels
than guns completed.

---Nice (but short) write-up here
http://www.geocities.com/lazarus401/m1garand.html

---Thank you,
-T.R.E.Jr.
-`73 Scout II (StoneThrower)
-`51 Farmall H (Heinz)
-`49 IH fridge (presently unnamed and in need of a compressor)
-`49 Plymouth Special Deluxe 4-door Sedan (Papapalooza)

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John M. Adams" <jma@domain.elided>
To: "Dennis Bernth" <scoutdude@domain.elided>; <ihc@domain.elided>
Cc: <hofs@domain.elided>
Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2003 9:33 PM
Subject: RE: [ihc] IH Garand rifle?


> IH made about half a million M1 Garands between '53 and '54, so the one on
> auction could be authentic.
>
> I echo the sentiment re: Veteran's Day. "Freedom isn't free." So thanks to
> all who fought for, and kept it possible.
>
> -John A.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-ihc@domain.elided [mailto:owner-ihc@domain.elided]On Behalf Of
> Dennis Bernth
> Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2003 7:41 PM
> To: ihc@domain.elided
> Cc: hofs@domain.elided
> Subject: [ihc] IH Garand rifle?
>
>
> Hey all, I know there are some IH arms collectors out there. Somebody
posted
> a
> link on the BB about an IH Garand. I went to the auction listing at
> http://www.auctionarms.com/search/displayitem.cfm?ItemNum=5182237
> This is supposed to be a verified IH Garand, but they're saying it has a
> build
> date of 1954. I 'thought' that the IH rifles were WWII period, and not
many
> were made at that. Knowing that SOMEBODY on here has the definitive answer
> re:
> is this a for sure real IH Garand built in 1954 by IH, or is it a piece
> assembled by somebody else from IH marked parts? FWIW, if it tickles your
> fancy go ahead and bid, no interest in buying it on this end!
> And, on the note of IH Garands, I hope all of the vets on the Digest had a
> splendid Veteran's Day. A lot of us do appreciate what you guys went
through
> so we can enjoy the hobbies and interests we all have. Thanks!
> Dennis
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