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[sofbak]

IIWM, I'd clean up that stock first and see what it looks like then.
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[tap4154]

Those are great rifles. I picked one up back in the mid-90s on the CMP program for around $200. The metal was parkerized and in great shape, ready to shoot. The stock was beat to heck. I did a ton of sanding, down to bare wood, put some Minwax dark walnut on it, and finished it in true oil with stock sheen. I haven't shot it in years, but it's fun to shoot! By the way it's a Springfield as well. At the at the same time I picked up an M1 Carbine, and gave it the same treatment.

Here's the Garand:

[socal m1 shooter]

The stock crack at the wrist is concerning. Some years ago I had one that cracked in two places (including the wrist) and I was ready to write it off (pics in this thread). Pretty sure the guy who fixed mine is now retired (from fixing stocks), but there may be YouTube videos or others who can fix it, if you are unwilling/unable. But don't assume the stock is worthless/unfixable.

For grease, you might consider Tetra Gun Grease, YMMV. I use that on my milsurp rifles.

For beautifying the stock, some Culver's Magic Paste. Gus Fisher recommends the use of that concoction. I reposted some M1-related stuff from Gus that I had in this thread.

[nitroxdiver]

[IronsightsRifleman]

A little cold pressed flax seed oil from the health food store (essentially boiled linseed oil without BLO's thickening agents and chemical dryers) will help you clean that stock. I use it on all my M1s.

[sigstroker]

The metal finish looks great. Mine is a nice silvery non-finish.

[Luciansulla]

[sofbak]

[whatmeworry]

I may be the outlier here, but I like the old worn, stocks which tell the story of the rifle in its own way. As long as it does not detract from the safe shooting of the rifle.

[golfish]

I really like this kind of thread.
Thank you for sharing OP

[beerman]

I’ve gone through 1/2 dozen Garands. One by one I sold them off but kept my favorite. Bought as a less wood from the CMP for like $225 in the 90s. They sent me a minty Dec’41 S/A. Bought wood from Northridge and refinished it as well as doing an NRA glass bedding job on it. Shoots about 3-1/2” at 100 yds. Love it.

[StanCo]

Picked up this M1 Garand up a few years ago. The stock was badly cracked, the barrel was shot out, and had an ugly import stamp (on the barrel). On the plus side there was no pitting whatsoever and the price was right.

I bought a new barrel and an unfinished stock. I made a barrel vise from a piece of firewood and a Harbor Freight press. I rented the tools to finish ream the new barrel to set the headspace. I sanded and finished the stock with Tru-Oil. It's not a war rifle as it was made in 1954 and was imported from South Korea. From the condition of the barrel I believe it was a training rifle for many years.

It shoots great but the stock is a little too shiny for my taste. Perhaps I can dull it down some.

[sofbak]

IIWM, I'd clean up that stock first and see what it looks like then.
PM me if you want a period correct, in-spec op rod...

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[Mezcalfud]

Nice rifle! The stock can be cleaned up pretty easy.