Field grade Garand

[Mustang]

Some years back, I ordered a service grade Garand form CMP. Shortly after putting in my order, CMP advised that they were temporarily out of the SG's. Out of fear that it might not be so "temporary", I immediately ordered a FG and a SG barreled receiver. I also left my SG order pending with CMP.

The FG that I got was a nice January, 1944 (2.5 million serial number) SA with a SA January, 1944 barrel, which I assumed to be original. The barrel was in good shape, with a muzzle gauge reading of around "1.5" on the CMP gauge. It also came with other period correct parts, although, of course, there is no way of knowing if they are original. The FG is a pretty good shooter.

The stock has the usual dents and dings, but is solid. No cartouches, but it does have a stenciled "5" on the pistols grip.

[Enfield47]

That's a nice looking field grade Mustang. It looks like it's on the higher side of the field grade ranking, just barely below a service grade.

[mosinnagantm9130]

Yeah that's a good one. I'd have been happy getting that as a service grade.

[aghauler]

Yeah that's a good one. I'd have been happy getting that as a service grade.

Yep, wonder why it didn't Grade as a SG????

[Mustang]

That's a nice looking field grade Mustang. It looks like it's on the higher side of the field grade ranking, just barely below a service grade.

Thanks, E47! I agree with you...on the high side of Field

Yeah that's a good one. I'd have been happy getting that as a service grade.

Thanks!

Yep, wonder why it didn't Grade as a SG????

The difference between Field and Service was to some extent based on subjective judgements about the stock condition, Parking, etc. The stock on this one is a little more dinged up than the Service Grade that I eventually got. That one had a stock with very few dents and dings and the Parkerizing was better.

[Garandimal]

Top end of the "Field" grading scale.

Nice rifle.




GR

[Mustang]

Ag, here are a few pics of the SG that I eventually reeived after buying the FG. You can see that it is in better condition overall.

[Mustang]

Top end of the "Field" grading scale.

Nice rifle.

GR

Thanks, GR.

[Mustang]

I got out and shot a few "safe-queens" last week, including the FG Garand.

I tried the CMP Creedmoor "Garand-safe" ammo and was a little disappointed. The Creedmoor ammo did much better in an IHC that I have. I'll try some other ammo, including some handloads.

100 yards with Creedmoor 30.06 ammo.

[aghauler]

Ag, here are a few pics of the SG that I eventually reeived after buying the FG. You can see that it is in better condition overall.

They are both VERY nice indeed! You scored very well there!
Congrats and thanks for the great pics!

[Mustang]

Thanks, aghauler

[beerman]

I think I prefer your FG over your SG....wouldn't kick either one out of the bed....err Safe

[CaliforniaCaliber]

Some years back, I ordered a service grade Garand form CMP. Shortly after putting in my order, CMP advised that they were temporarily out of the SG's. Out of fear that it might not be so "temporary", I immediately ordered a FG and a SG barreled receiver. I also left my SG order pending with CMP.

The FG that I got was a nice January, 1944 (2.5 million serial number) SA with a SA January, 1944 barrel, which I assumed to be original. The barrel was in good shape, with a muzzle gauge reading of around "1.5" on the CMP gauge. It also came with other period correct parts, although, of course, there is no way of knowing if they are original. The FG is a pretty good shooter.

The stock has the usual dents and dings, but is solid. No cartouches, but it does have a stenciled "5" on the pistols grip.

Now that's a fine looking weapon.

[musketjon]

The stock on the SG looks from the top view like it could be an IHC stock. Any numbers stamped in the barrel channel?
Jon

[Mustang]

I think I prefer your FG over your SG....wouldn't kick either one out of the bed....err Safe

Thanks, beerman. I like them both, too.

I'm going to try and get to the range again and see if the FG can be made to shoot better with different ammo.

Now that's a fine looking weapon.

Thanks, CalCal.