Gotta through my 2cents in about cleaning the barrel: Phillip M is right, gotta clean from the muzzle. ALWAYS USE A BRASS ROD GUIDE/MUZZLE PROTECTOR when you do this, and start it patiently, don't get in a hurry & scratch the bore. Of course I learned this from the best, Papa Doug Bowser: :youdaman: <Danke, Papa Doug!>
Picked out 3 M1's at Camp Perry
Just got back from Camp Perry. The CMP Store had Rack and Field grade M1's. I managed to find 3 rifles with #2 on the muzzle wear gauge and 4 on the Throat gauge. All the rifles checked OK for head space. The problem on the muzzle wear is obviously cleaning rod damage as most of the barrels measured 5 and under in throat wear. Some of the rifles ate the muzzle guage and had side to side slop in the bore.
The rifle I picked was a 1954 Springfield with original barrel and properly marked stock. The bolt is an HRA as well as the trigger group. The sights work perfectly. I am satisfied with the purchase of a Field grade M1 for $495.00.
I will have to repair the lower handguard and refinish the upper handguard. The parkerizing is VG+ except for the gas cylinder and it is white. The trigger is about 4-5 pounds and crisp.
Can't wait to test it for accuracy and function.
Doug Bowser
The rifle I picked was a 1954 Springfield with original barrel and properly marked stock. The bolt is an HRA as well as the trigger group. The sights work perfectly. I am satisfied with the purchase of a Field grade M1 for $495.00.
I will have to repair the lower handguard and refinish the upper handguard. The parkerizing is VG+ except for the gas cylinder and it is white. The trigger is about 4-5 pounds and crisp.
Can't wait to test it for accuracy and function.
Doug Bowser
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