M1C ready on the line.

ArtBanks · July 01, 2012, 05:01

My M1c set up in a home defense posture.

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Semper Fi.
Art

shlomo · July 01, 2012, 06:41

Heartening, is what that is.

I'd have liked a better shot of the pistol and rig too.

You are obviously a man of taste and distinction.

Olaf · July 01, 2012, 08:23

Very nice, better put your ammo in enbloc clips though

**2barearms** · July 01, 2012, 08:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by Olaf

Very nice, better put your ammo in enbloc clips though

When you shoot a Garand match and they supply the ammo you get to
load them yourself anyway, I'm pretty good at it.

ArtBanks · July 01, 2012, 10:15

This is the reason for the ammo in clips. Previous photo taken . Keeping watch over my driveway.

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ArtBanks · July 01, 2012, 10:19

Request for better photo of 45 granted. C- prefix pre WWI. Notice FA 1914 ammo and lanyard loop mags. Pistol, holster and belt with mag pouch made the trip to Europe in 1918 with a dear friend.

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Olaf · July 01, 2012, 12:51

Like the man said you have excellent taste in weapons, is that an orig long bayo ? I WANT THAT 1911
2bear- I want to go shootin with you, around here ya gotta bring your own ammo

1911Ron · July 01, 2012, 15:07

As was said earlier you are a man of good taste

However i wonder about the bayonet on the Garand, if you let them close enough for the bayonet you did something wrong

ArtBanks · July 01, 2012, 15:42

Bayonets are real deal from CMP. I am sure situations happend during use of an M1C that the operator might have wished he had a bayonet attached. Such as cooking over an open fire. Just slike your rabbit on the end and away you go.

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shep854 · July 01, 2012, 16:59

Nice collection; you are well-defended. I miss the M1917 I let get away

I do have an M1 carbine for close-in work, tho.

randy762ak · July 01, 2012, 19:04

Truly beautiful firearms!

Im working On an M1-D I cant seem to come up with a scope Ring at a Non rip off price !!

JeffJ · July 01, 2012, 20:38

Bravo!
They are all very cool, but the WWI 1911 really hits me as I have my grandfathers holster from WWI and I need to get the proper gun for it !

jshema · July 03, 2012, 02:15

What year is the Krag-Jorgenson from? I do like how the bayonets can interchange between the Krag, Springfield, and Garand!

ArtBanks · July 03, 2012, 04:47

1898. Yep it is nice to change them around. I picked up a bunch of bayonets from CMP in the last year. Actually the Krag and 1917 came from the CMP clearance sale last Fall.

2treeline · July 03, 2012, 13:38

Great job of "beating your plowshares into swords"!

charles isaac · July 03, 2012, 18:15

You must be an older gent-those rifles are known as "platforms" nowadays. Well, black walnut and steel, you know, live it, learn it, love it, and all that stuff. Nice guns Sir.

Tuscan Raider · July 03, 2012, 19:24

Very nice. Another dream gun I'll never have.

Olaf · July 04, 2012, 01:01

If you bust out a Vet bring back K98, a G43 and a Luger I just might not be able to handle it

mack7.62 · July 05, 2012, 20:57

Need to lose the bayonet and get an M2 or M37 flash hider/suppressor. Also is the scope set up for proper eye relief, seems a little far forward to me.

ArtBanks · July 06, 2012, 04:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by mack7.62

Need to lose the bayonet and get an M2 or M37 flash hider/suppressor. Also is the scope set up for proper eye relief, seems a little far forward to me.

Thanks for the suggestions. I was just a photo after all. The scope is mounted just right for my shooting. I shoot the M1/ M14 quite a bit and I have always snuggled right up to the rear sight. I enjoy sliding the scope off and using irons. I tend to keep the same weld. It is difficult with the leather cheek rest, but it works for me.
Semper Fi
Art

gmtech485 · July 13, 2012, 20:24

Nice stable you have there Art.
Is your M1C made up or is it a documented GI C ?

I see you have your fire wood collected up already.
Looks like a really nice place you have there as well.
What part of the country are you in ?

ArtBanks · July 14, 2012, 05:07

Documented from CMP and my checkbook is still smoking.

gmtech485 · July 14, 2012, 13:09

I'll bet it is.
I have a C I bought locally, that Dave McClain documented from his data base.

The hard part was the scope and mount but I was able to locate a m82 and a numbered but non matching mount some years back along with a K line cheek rest.

Glad I'm not looking for one now with all the Cs coming out of the CMP.
My wallet would be smoking too

Is yours a Korean war era rifle ?

ArtBanks · July 15, 2012, 07:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by gmtech485

I'll bet it is.
I have a C I bought locally, that Dave McClain documented from his data base.

The hard part was the scope and mount but I was able to locate a m82 and a numbered but non matching mount some years back along with a K line cheek rest.

Glad I'm not looking for one now with all the Cs coming out of the CMP.
My wallet would be smoking too

Is yours a Korean war era rifle ?

Mine was produced in May 1945. As far as I know, there are no Korean Era M1C rifles. I understand Springfield rebuit 4 or 5 thousand in the early fiftys, but they were on receivers produced during WWII. Some had not yet been built as complete rifles. There are a lot of counterfeit M1Cs out there.

gmtech485 · July 15, 2012, 09:30

Mine is a December of 44 and was manufactured in 12/44 with period correct parts. It has a 12/44 dated barrel, lock bar sights, and a GAW cartouched stock. It was manufactured as a M1C during the correct time frame for its respective serial number and parts type and drawing numbers.

As for the Cs built in the early fifties you are partially correct they were assembled from receivers procured during the original process with Griffin & Howe near the end of WWII and will show a WWII vintage serial number. However they were not assembled into complete rifles until the Korean conflict and therefore are considered Korean war era M1Cs.

M1Cs saw very little use during WWII and few would have required "rebuild " by the post war period.

They are fine rifles and considered to be one of the most rare of M1 variants.

These rifles will usually show a mix of WWII and post war parts and appear as a post war rebuild would.
From what I have seen most of the M1Cs currently leaving the CMP were assembled post war.

What is your barrel date and what cartouche does your stock have if any ?

You are of course correct that there are some built up/ fake M1Cs out there, usually easily spotted if you know what to look for.
I bought a counterfit in order to procure the authentic mount and scope it wore to complete mine.

Dave McClain of the GCA has the most extensive data base that exists on these rifles and if you ever consider one that does not have CMP pedigree be sure to contact him and he will gladly verify the serial number.

ArtBanks · July 15, 2012, 10:09

Thank you sir for the information. You have put me to work on a Sunday morning. You are indeed correct. Mine is a 1950s built rifle. If you hadn't said something , I would never have known. Barrel HRA 11/52 Stock Springfield with Eagle acceptance and P. Rear sight is newer DRC. All other parts look to be new Springfield Armory. Ser# 3790XXX. I bought this from CMP on a spir of the moment decision. To complete it before stashing in one of my safes, I got a current mount and rings from Griffin and Howe . Had to use insertes for a 7.8" reproducion M84. Rifle does shoot like a champ. I am really an M14 person , but I did train with the M1 in boot camp a million years ago, so I had to pick up a few.
Thank you again. Much appreciated.

July 01, 2012, 05:01	#1
ArtBanks Registered FALaholic #: 28761 Join Date: May 2007 Location: New Preston, CT Posts: 135	M1C ready on the line. My M1c set up in a home defense posture. http:// Semper Fi. Art

July 01, 2012, 10:15	#5
ArtBanks Registered FALaholic #: 28761 Join Date: May 2007 Location: New Preston, CT Posts: 135	This is the reason for the ammo in clips. Previous photo taken . Keeping watch over my driveway. http:// Last edited by ArtBanks; July 01, 2012 at 10:20.

July 01, 2012, 15:07	#8
1911Ron Registered FALaholic #: 17513 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Buckeye Arizona Posts: 218	As was said earlier you are a man of good taste However i wonder about the bayonet on the Garand, if you let them close enough for the bayonet you did something wrong __________________ When you're finally so outraged that you grab your gun and head out the door, if you find yourself standing all alone......then it isn't time yet.

July 01, 2012, 16:59	#10
shep854 Registered FALaholic #: 66614 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Birmingham AL Posts: 18	Nice collection; you are well-defended. I miss the M1917 I let get away I do have an M1 carbine for close-in work, tho. __________________ Powder Smoke; the smell of FREEDOM! Last edited by shep854; July 02, 2012 at 10:47.

July 03, 2012, 19:24	#17
Tuscan Raider Registered FALaholic #: 19668 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 2,939	Very nice. Another dream gun I'll never have. __________________ "An eye for an eye makes us all blind." Ghandi "We, here in America, hold in our hands the hopes of the world, the fate of the coming years; and shame and disgrace will be ours if in our eyes the light of high resolve is dimmed, if we trail in the dust the golden hopes of men." Theodore Roosevelt Address at Carnegie Hall March 30, 1912

July 01, 2012, 06:41	#2
shlomo Registered FALaholic #: 12779 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: elsewhere Posts: 12,003	Heartening, is what that is. I'd have liked a better shot of the pistol and rig too. You are obviously a man of taste and distinction.

July 01, 2012, 08:23	#3
Olaf Registered FALaholic #: 63894 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Nebraska Posts: 644	Very nice, better put your ammo in enbloc clips though

July 01, 2012, 10:19	#6
ArtBanks Registered FALaholic #: 28761 Join Date: May 2007 Location: New Preston, CT Posts: 135	Request for better photo of 45 granted. C- prefix pre WWI. Notice FA 1914 ammo and lanyard loop mags. Pistol, holster and belt with mag pouch made the trip to Europe in 1918 with a dear friend. http://

July 01, 2012, 12:51	#7
Olaf Registered FALaholic #: 63894 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Nebraska Posts: 644	Like the man said you have excellent taste in weapons, is that an orig long bayo ? I WANT THAT 1911 2bear- I want to go shootin with you, around here ya gotta bring your own ammo

July 01, 2012, 15:42	#9
ArtBanks Registered FALaholic #: 28761 Join Date: May 2007 Location: New Preston, CT Posts: 135	Bayonets are real deal from CMP. I am sure situations happend during use of an M1C that the operator might have wished he had a bayonet attached. Such as cooking over an open fire. Just slike your rabbit on the end and away you go. http://

July 01, 2012, 19:04	#11
randy762ak Registered FALaholic #: 25888 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: From the commie state of stinking NY Posts: 1,486	Truly beautiful firearms! Im working On an M1-D I cant seem to come up with a scope Ring at a Non rip off price !!

July 01, 2012, 20:38	#12
JeffJ Registered FALaholic #: 5212 Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 1,972	Bravo! They are all very cool, but the WWI 1911 really hits me as I have my grandfathers holster from WWI and I need to get the proper gun for it !

July 03, 2012, 02:15	#13
jshema Registered FALaholic #: 18621 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Cleveland Ohio Posts: 143	What year is the Krag-Jorgenson from? I do like how the bayonets can interchange between the Krag, Springfield, and Garand!

July 03, 2012, 04:47	#14
ArtBanks Registered FALaholic #: 28761 Join Date: May 2007 Location: New Preston, CT Posts: 135	1898. Yep it is nice to change them around. I picked up a bunch of bayonets from CMP in the last year. Actually the Krag and 1917 came from the CMP clearance sale last Fall.

July 03, 2012, 13:38	#15
2treeline Registered FALaholic #: 50541 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Westminster. CO Posts: 114	Great job of "beating your plowshares into swords"!

July 03, 2012, 18:15	#16
charles isaac Registered FALaholic #: 891 Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Great Dismal Swamp, North Carolina Posts: 625	You must be an older gent-those rifles are known as "platforms" nowadays. Well, black walnut and steel, you know, live it, learn it, love it, and all that stuff. Nice guns Sir.

July 04, 2012, 01:01	#18
Olaf Registered FALaholic #: 63894 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Nebraska Posts: 644	If you bust out a Vet bring back K98, a G43 and a Luger I just might not be able to handle it

July 05, 2012, 20:57	#19
mack7.62 Registered FALaholic #: 9123 Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 171	Need to lose the bayonet and get an M2 or M37 flash hider/suppressor. Also is the scope set up for proper eye relief, seems a little far forward to me.

July 13, 2012, 20:24	#21
gmtech485 Registered FALaholic #: 40930 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Tacoma Washington Posts: 488	Nice stable you have there Art. Is your M1C made up or is it a documented GI C ? I see you have your fire wood collected up already. Looks like a really nice place you have there as well. What part of the country are you in ?

July 14, 2012, 05:07	#22
ArtBanks Registered FALaholic #: 28761 Join Date: May 2007 Location: New Preston, CT Posts: 135	Documented from CMP and my checkbook is still smoking.

July 14, 2012, 13:09	#23
gmtech485 Registered FALaholic #: 40930 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Tacoma Washington Posts: 488	I'll bet it is. I have a C I bought locally, that Dave McClain documented from his data base. The hard part was the scope and mount but I was able to locate a m82 and a numbered but non matching mount some years back along with a K line cheek rest. Glad I'm not looking for one now with all the Cs coming out of the CMP. My wallet would be smoking too Is yours a Korean war era rifle ?

July 15, 2012, 09:30	#25
gmtech485 Registered FALaholic #: 40930 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Tacoma Washington Posts: 488	Mine is a December of 44 and was manufactured in 12/44 with period correct parts. It has a 12/44 dated barrel, lock bar sights, and a GAW cartouched stock. It was manufactured as a M1C during the correct time frame for its respective serial number and parts type and drawing numbers. As for the Cs built in the early fifties you are partially correct they were assembled from receivers procured during the original process with Griffin & Howe near the end of WWII and will show a WWII vintage serial number. However they were not assembled into complete rifles until the Korean conflict and therefore are considered Korean war era M1Cs. M1Cs saw very little use during WWII and few would have required "rebuild " by the post war period. They are fine rifles and considered to be one of the most rare of M1 variants. These rifles will usually show a mix of WWII and post war parts and appear as a post war rebuild would. From what I have seen most of the M1Cs currently leaving the CMP were assembled post war. What is your barrel date and what cartouche does your stock have if any ? You are of course correct that there are some built up/ fake M1Cs out there, usually easily spotted if you know what to look for. I bought a counterfit in order to procure the authentic mount and scope it wore to complete mine. Dave McClain of the GCA has the most extensive data base that exists on these rifles and if you ever consider one that does not have CMP pedigree be sure to contact him and he will gladly verify the serial number. Last edited by gmtech485; July 15, 2012 at 09:50.

July 15, 2012, 10:09	#26
ArtBanks Registered FALaholic #: 28761 Join Date: May 2007 Location: New Preston, CT Posts: 135	Thank you sir for the information. You have put me to work on a Sunday morning. You are indeed correct. Mine is a 1950s built rifle. If you hadn't said something , I would never have known. Barrel HRA 11/52 Stock Springfield with Eagle acceptance and P. Rear sight is newer DRC. All other parts look to be new Springfield Armory. Ser# 3790XXX. I bought this from CMP on a spir of the moment decision. To complete it before stashing in one of my safes, I got a current mount and rings from Griffin and Howe . Had to use insertes for a 7.8" reproducion M84. Rifle does shoot like a champ. I am really an M14 person , but I did train with the M1 in boot camp a million years ago, so I had to pick up a few. Thank you again. Much appreciated.

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