Assembling an M1 Garand Rifle From Parts

Start here Finding Manuals Getting the Parts Finish Reaming Determining the Vintage and Source of the Parts Wood Restoration Final Assembly Ammunition Barrel Break-in How to Build a Custom Gun Case Troubleshooting

Of course those are cases and not bullets. Cats are notorious for their poor grasp of technical terminology, not to mention typing and English grammar....

First, some warnings

This page discusses weaponry. If this would bother you, then you probably should not look at this page. Maybe you should instead look some funny pictures of kittens. Although, as seen in the example at right, even that may disturb some people.

This is not an authoritative description of how to assemble an M1 Garand rifle.

This page is nothing more than my notes about how I did that. You should not attempt this. You will undoubtedly damage your rifle, destroy your workshop, kill yourself, and do untold other harm up to and including unleashing Gozer and bringing on the apocalypse.

CAUTION: Technical data and information contained herein are intended to provide information based upon the limited experience of individuals under specific conditions and circumstances. They do not detail the comprehensive training, procedures, techniques and safety precautions which are absolutely necessary to properly carry on similar activity. Always consult comprehensive reference manuals for details of proper training requirements, procedures, techniques and safety precautions before attempting any similar behavior.

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Assembling an M1 Garand Rifle From Parts

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