post-korean war M-1 accessories

stand watie · April 24, 2002, 12:35

i have a post-korean war M-1 coming from CMP (a NICE H&R!) and would like to collect up a complete set of CORRECT, rather than "will fit stuff", accessories for it.
does anyone have a complete list of all the stuff that goes with the M-1? (for example, what flash hider is correct? which ammo belt? etc?)
for dixie,sw

Sumoj275 · April 24, 2002, 20:41

Know what you mean aboutthe new rifle. I picked up a IHC the other day and it turns out that it is in the supposed 1100-1500 group that is hard to find--had no idea until today.

So far ihave picked up a combo tool, cleaning kit (m10), bowie uncut bayo, a M5A1 bayo (Korea through VietNam), web sling, en blocks, manual, and aWWII pull through. Now I want to find a belt, and some other things.

I got to say, the Garand is my second favorite rifle--FAL is first!-- and they have such a history behind them.

Enjoy!

stand watie · April 25, 2002, 12:23

i plan TO! am HOPING that somebody on the forum has a COMPLETE list of post- korea stuff-i KNOW the list EXISTS, as we had such a list in the late 60s @ my MP company in USAREUR.
i MAY have found a source for REAL/correct vintage ammo belts-
interested?
for dixie,sw

**BUFF** · April 25, 2002, 15:42

I might. I bought a very late H&R and a very late S.A. from CMP in 2000. Both had little use before being stored and were lovely rifles. The H&R went to a good friend, I till have the S.A.

Both are post-Korea production. I would like to pick up a few correct accessories, like a sling and cartridge belt.

stand watie · April 25, 2002, 15:55

i'll let you know when i find out for sure.
for dixie,sw

Sumoj275 · April 25, 2002, 23:38

Yeah, let me know on the belts and all.

Thanks

EmbassyMarine · April 26, 2002, 03:44

As far as I know, the only flash hider used on the M1 Garand was on the sniper versions,
a cone shaped attachment. You might also want to pick up a grenade launcher, and a grenade launcher sight ( I would NOT install the sight tho)These are found really cheap on eBay.
The original ten pocket canvas web belt in good condition is getting hard to find and very pricey..There are some reproductions that look like them on the market..but are not 'real'. There are two kinds of chamber tools/one is the brush kind and the other is the slotted patch kind.

doubletap · April 26, 2002, 04:41

Since Korea is in the mix, don't forget your winter trigger. Neat little device that lets you shoot with your mitts on.
There were two types of flash hiders, the cone made by Hart and the T=37 which kinda looks like an early M16 prong type, but these were used only on the M1C and M1D versions. Don't try and use the Numrich M1D base and rings if you're gonna try and recreate an M1D though, compared to the real thing they're crap.
Don't forget bandoleers for carrying ammo. And the little greasecups (available from Tapco), and a buttstock cleaning kit, postwar variety. Then there will the challange of findin the correct parts, barrel,and stock to make your rifle correct, since a service grade won't be or it would be a collector grade. Have fun! Next to FAL's Garands are the best.

Sumoj275 · April 26, 2002, 09:02

You got that right. Cna not believe that I have not had one before now. Of course, the FAL is still my first love!

CGGunner · April 26, 2002, 09:54

Check out www.battlerifles.com I think that the addy. Same as this but M-1,M-14 and so on . Good luck

stand watie · April 26, 2002, 14:01

folks,
my uncle was a greek civil war/korean war/dom rep/congo/rvn paratrooper, with 82d ABN & 11th Air Assault. busy fellow,he!

he says the flash hiders/scoped M-1s WERE issued to a bunch of folks OTHER THAN snipers, BUT does not know if the issue was "official" OR if it was "5 finger discount" by the units- GIs are really GOOD at "scrounging" if the item will possibly save their life!

for dixie,sw

stand watie · April 29, 2002, 16:03

Soumoj275,
also, i can't resist bragging on my good fortune-talked to a CMP armourer person this PM-was told that i'm getting a "re-built but never re-issued" "Danish" Winchester M-1, with NEW V.A.R. barrel, within 2 weeks! was also told the stock is "well figured".
YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!
now, if i could just hit the lottery! ROTFLMAO.
for dixie,sw

bnz42 · April 29, 2002, 16:24

The rifles are kept at and shipped from Anniston AL. They send blocks of rifle serial numbers up to the Port Clinton, Ohio facility for assignment to buyers. I'm curious, just which armorer did you talk with? The personnel at Anniston should not be able to connect specific rifles with individuals unless you "know" someone. And THAT should not be happening according to the CMP!

Sumoj275 · April 29, 2002, 21:55

Stand Watie that is great about your rifle. I agree on that lottery deal.

Man, I want another one already. This is another addiction the wife will have t understand. Maybe I can talk her into one too

stand watie · May 03, 2002, 12:32

Sumoj275,
how well i understand THAT!
were it not for having >$25K in my lady's college bills STILL to pay i would have MANY M-1s-
there a NOT a lot of CMP ones left-expect the price to JUMP HIGH, when that supply is exhausted! & i WANT @least 4 more before that happens! (i'm old enough to remember when M-1 carbines were $ 16.50 through the old DCM! look what a carbine costs NOW!)
for dixie,sw

Sumoj275 · May 03, 2002, 21:29

Yeah, I would like a Springfield WWII receiver, and a Winchester, wht the hell even a H&R...add to that an 03 and 03A3 and a Mossberg M44.

Oh well, that is something to make me get up and work

Viking Warrior · May 04, 2002, 20:59

I dont think the CMP tells you what manufacturer you will be receiving in advance, Its kinda like the luck of the draw.
Do you know something we dont?
If you can ask for what you want in advance get me a M1D...

Hope you get a good shooter, post an update when you go to the range...

m1shooter · May 04, 2002, 21:16

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/se...586823-7029608
happy hunting

m1shooter · May 05, 2002, 07:28

Links arent' working for some reason. sorry.
I use amazon frequently for books. They have several on M1, Mauser, etc.I think they are a little hi on shipping but have a good selection.

stand watie · May 07, 2002, 11:49

M-1 fans should come visit us @ www.battlerifles.com
for dixie,sw

April 24, 2002, 12:35	#1
stand watie Registered FALaholic #: 3534 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: virginia Posts: 95	post-korean war M-1 accessories i have a post-korean war M-1 coming from CMP (a NICE H&R!) and would like to collect up a complete set of CORRECT, rather than "will fit stuff", accessories for it. does anyone have a complete list of all the stuff that goes with the M-1? (for example, what flash hider is correct? which ammo belt? etc?) for dixie,sw

April 25, 2002, 15:42	#4
BUFF Old Fart Silver Contributor FALaholic #: 789 Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 7,154	I might. I bought a very late H&R and a very late S.A. from CMP in 2000. Both had little use before being stored and were lovely rifles. The H&R went to a good friend, I till have the S.A. Both are post-Korea production. I would like to pick up a few correct accessories, like a sling and cartridge belt. __________________ BUFF

April 26, 2002, 09:54	#10
CGGunner Registered FALaholic #: 5742 Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: New Hampshire USA Posts: 36	Check out www.battlerifles.com I think that the addy. Same as this but M-1,M-14 and so on . Good luck __________________ " cry "HAVOC" and let slip the dogs of war"

May 04, 2002, 20:59	#17
Viking Warrior Registered FALaholic #: 1743 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: California, USA Posts: 906	I dont think the CMP tells you what manufacturer you will be receiving in advance, Its kinda like the luck of the draw. Do you know something we dont? If you can ask for what you want in advance get me a M1D... Hope you get a good shooter, post an update when you go to the range... __________________ General Patton's prayer, prepared by Msgr. James H. O'Neill, Chief Chaplain of the Third Army "Almighty and most merciful Father, we humbly beseech Thee, of Thy great goodness, to restrain these immoderate rains with which we have had to contend. Grant us fair weather for Battle. Graciously hearken to us as soldiers who call upon Thee that, armed with Thy power, we may advance from victory to victory, and crush the oppression and wickedness of our enemies and establish Thy justice among men and nations."

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April 24, 2002, 20:41	#2
Sumoj275 Registered FALaholic #: 3417 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: OKLAHOMA Posts: 1,454	Know what you mean aboutthe new rifle. I picked up a IHC the other day and it turns out that it is in the supposed 1100-1500 group that is hard to find--had no idea until today. So far ihave picked up a combo tool, cleaning kit (m10), bowie uncut bayo, a M5A1 bayo (Korea through VietNam), web sling, en blocks, manual, and aWWII pull through. Now I want to find a belt, and some other things. I got to say, the Garand is my second favorite rifle--FAL is first!-- and they have such a history behind them. Enjoy!

April 25, 2002, 12:23	#3
stand watie Registered FALaholic #: 3534 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: virginia Posts: 95	i plan TO! am HOPING that somebody on the forum has a COMPLETE list of post- korea stuff-i KNOW the list EXISTS, as we had such a list in the late 60s @ my MP company in USAREUR. i MAY have found a source for REAL/correct vintage ammo belts- interested? for dixie,sw

April 25, 2002, 15:55	#5
stand watie Registered FALaholic #: 3534 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: virginia Posts: 95	i'll let you know when i find out for sure. for dixie,sw

April 25, 2002, 23:38	#6
Sumoj275 Registered FALaholic #: 3417 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: OKLAHOMA Posts: 1,454	Yeah, let me know on the belts and all. Thanks

April 26, 2002, 03:44	#7
EmbassyMarine Senior Member FALaholic #: 1509 Join Date: Nov 2000 Posts: 583	As far as I know, the only flash hider used on the M1 Garand was on the sniper versions, a cone shaped attachment. You might also want to pick up a grenade launcher, and a grenade launcher sight ( I would NOT install the sight tho)These are found really cheap on eBay. The original ten pocket canvas web belt in good condition is getting hard to find and very pricey..There are some reproductions that look like them on the market..but are not 'real'. There are two kinds of chamber tools/one is the brush kind and the other is the slotted patch kind.

April 26, 2002, 04:41	#8
doubletap Registered FALaholic #: 1426 Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Northern Taiga-land Posts: 830	Since Korea is in the mix, don't forget your winter trigger. Neat little device that lets you shoot with your mitts on. There were two types of flash hiders, the cone made by Hart and the T=37 which kinda looks like an early M16 prong type, but these were used only on the M1C and M1D versions. Don't try and use the Numrich M1D base and rings if you're gonna try and recreate an M1D though, compared to the real thing they're crap. Don't forget bandoleers for carrying ammo. And the little greasecups (available from Tapco), and a buttstock cleaning kit, postwar variety. Then there will the challange of findin the correct parts, barrel,and stock to make your rifle correct, since a service grade won't be or it would be a collector grade. Have fun! Next to FAL's Garands are the best.

April 26, 2002, 09:02	#9
Sumoj275 Registered FALaholic #: 3417 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: OKLAHOMA Posts: 1,454	You got that right. Cna not believe that I have not had one before now. Of course, the FAL is still my first love!

April 26, 2002, 14:01	#11
stand watie Registered FALaholic #: 3534 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: virginia Posts: 95	folks, my uncle was a greek civil war/korean war/dom rep/congo/rvn paratrooper, with 82d ABN & 11th Air Assault. busy fellow,he! he says the flash hiders/scoped M-1s WERE issued to a bunch of folks OTHER THAN snipers, BUT does not know if the issue was "official" OR if it was "5 finger discount" by the units- GIs are really GOOD at "scrounging" if the item will possibly save their life! for dixie,sw

April 29, 2002, 16:03	#12
stand watie Registered FALaholic #: 3534 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: virginia Posts: 95	Soumoj275, also, i can't resist bragging on my good fortune-talked to a CMP armourer person this PM-was told that i'm getting a "re-built but never re-issued" "Danish" Winchester M-1, with NEW V.A.R. barrel, within 2 weeks! was also told the stock is "well figured". YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA! now, if i could just hit the lottery! ROTFLMAO. for dixie,sw

April 29, 2002, 16:24	#13
bnz42 Registered FALaholic #: 3813 Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: midwest Posts: 866	The rifles are kept at and shipped from Anniston AL. They send blocks of rifle serial numbers up to the Port Clinton, Ohio facility for assignment to buyers. I'm curious, just which armorer did you talk with? The personnel at Anniston should not be able to connect specific rifles with individuals unless you "know" someone. And THAT should not be happening according to the CMP!

April 29, 2002, 21:55	#14
Sumoj275 Registered FALaholic #: 3417 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: OKLAHOMA Posts: 1,454	Stand Watie that is great about your rifle. I agree on that lottery deal. Man, I want another one already. This is another addiction the wife will have t understand. Maybe I can talk her into one too

May 03, 2002, 12:32	#15
stand watie Registered FALaholic #: 3534 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: virginia Posts: 95	Sumoj275, how well i understand THAT! were it not for having >$25K in my lady's college bills STILL to pay i would have MANY M-1s- there a NOT a lot of CMP ones left-expect the price to JUMP HIGH, when that supply is exhausted! & i WANT @least 4 more before that happens! (i'm old enough to remember when M-1 carbines were $ 16.50 through the old DCM! look what a carbine costs NOW!) for dixie,sw

May 03, 2002, 21:29	#16
Sumoj275 Registered FALaholic #: 3417 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: OKLAHOMA Posts: 1,454	Yeah, I would like a Springfield WWII receiver, and a Winchester, wht the hell even a H&R...add to that an 03 and 03A3 and a Mossberg M44. Oh well, that is something to make me get up and work

May 04, 2002, 21:16	#18
m1shooter Registered FALaholic #: 3535 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Louisville Posts: 575	http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/se...586823-7029608 happy hunting

May 05, 2002, 07:28	#19
m1shooter Registered FALaholic #: 3535 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Louisville Posts: 575	Links arent' working for some reason. sorry. I use amazon frequently for books. They have several on M1, Mauser, etc.I think they are a little hi on shipping but have a good selection.

May 07, 2002, 11:49	#20
stand watie Registered FALaholic #: 3534 Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: virginia Posts: 95	M-1 fans should come visit us @ www.battlerifles.com for dixie,sw