IHC M1 Garand

[Jar922]

As said, I have an IHC M1 with all matching/appropriate parts. My question is, where can I get the barrel gauged in order to list and price it accurately?

 

[usmc-nav]

IHC Garands bring some good dollars. What does the heel stamp look like? There are three variations. If you remove the action from the stock there should be a Julien date. Look below link to judge muzzle wear with a 30-06 cartridge. If you are around Baton Rouge I would measure with a bore gauge.

https://www.gunboards.com/threads/newbie-question-bullet-test.233791/#lg=thread-233791&slide=0

 

[Jar922]

I stuck the 30-06 in and it goes to the brass. I’ve been told it’s not a good thing, but was looking for a place that could give an accurate measurement for an honest listing. Im in New Orleans area. Thanks for the link

 

[usmc-nav]

Here is an article about the IHC rifles.

https://www.americanrifleman.org/content/the-international-harvester-m1-garand-rifle/

In order of value

Arrowhead
Gap letter
Postage stamp

Don’t let the bad barrel cause you to sell to cheap. They typically used barrels by LMR and you could easily have a new or like new barrel installed.

 

[sgt z]

there is a throat erosion gage and a muzzle wear gage, i believe. if your bullet goes to the brass, its beyond a 3 mw. throat erosion affects headspace, i think. there is a lot of information on the cmp site and forums for garand collectors. there are several variations of ihc's, postage stamp, gap-letter and arrow head. stocks can be very valuable depending on the markings. good luck

 

[Jar922]

Very informative article. I have a postage stamp and it does have a LMR barrel

 

[230gr]

I have a T E and muzzle guagefrom CMP. I'm in NOLA
area. PM me if you want to use it.