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Offline Yeager2

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Re: Asian markings on my Garand?
« Reply #15 on: December 06, 2010, 01:54:03 AM »
The Circular Knob has the two Characters "Left" and "Right" on it ( zuo 左 and  you 右) (Chinese Characters called 汉字 ( Hanzi)

The other picture with the metal side piece has the words "國軍“  but it is in a "Traditional Character Set" / complex script called 繁体字 ( Fantizi )

the Simple Character set actually looks like this --> 国军 ( Guo Jun) which directly means National Forces / National Army / National Military

Litterally it would be " Country Solider " or "Country military" etc.

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Offline Guppy35

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Re: Asian markings on my Garand?
« Reply #16 on: December 06, 2010, 02:09:26 AM »
Gotta believe it's one that was imported back in to the US.  Nothing wrong with that of course  :)
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Re: Asian markings on my Garand?
« Reply #17 on: December 06, 2010, 06:40:17 AM »
Maybe a Garand that was sent to China in support of Chang Kai - Shek  and his Army during the
Japanese invasions/occupations?
 I don't know, throwing a wild guess out there.
I know we (US) sent tons of money and equipment over there during the war to try to keep the
IJA at bay. Especially in early war time frame.

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Re: Asian markings on my Garand?
« Reply #18 on: December 06, 2010, 07:24:15 AM »
Maybe a Garand that was sent to China in support of Chang Kai - Shek  and his Army during the
Japanese invasions/occupations?
 I don't know, throwing a wild guess out there.
I know we (US) sent tons of money and equipment over there during the war to try to keep the
IJA at bay. Especially in early war time frame.

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Re: Asian markings on my Garand?
« Reply #19 on: December 06, 2010, 11:21:58 AM »
If you watch Gran Torino backwards its about a zombie who starts to hate asian people more and more until it climaxes when one of them steals his car.

Wow... That's sadly hilarious.

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Re: Asian markings on my Garand?
« Reply #20 on: December 06, 2010, 11:48:51 AM »
Dang ... at this price ... Score! :rock
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Offline LeDragon

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Re: Asian markings on my Garand?
« Reply #21 on: December 06, 2010, 11:51:08 AM »
I'd leave the way it is, nothing wrong with a little asian on your barrel.
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Re: Asian markings on my Garand?
« Reply #22 on: December 06, 2010, 02:37:00 PM »
Looks like Mandarin / Taiwanese (post-China revolution).
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Re: Asian markings on my Garand?
« Reply #23 on: December 19, 2010, 01:45:39 PM »
Well I believe I have found out why this rifle was only $340... the barrel is worn....
I haven't shot it, but I placed the round into the muzzle and the casing touches the muzzle.
My question is, is this an accurate way to measure muzzle wear? Or should I still take it to be checked out and have the gunsmith use a muzzle gauge on it. I don't want to have to buy a new $200-300 barrel if I don't have to...

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Re: Asian markings on my Garand?
« Reply #24 on: December 19, 2010, 02:43:48 PM »
You can get someone to slug the barrel.  Have someone check the headspace and make sure you don't run any commercial grade ammunition through it.  Most of the commercial stuff is made for use in bolt guns and runs at a higher pressure which will damage your operating rod.  There may be issue with the primers which can cause a slam-fire as well so you should use military surplus or ammunition made specifically for the M1 Garand.  American Eagle/Federal have been producing this for a little while now but it's more expensive and harder to find.  A third option is what I do which is roll your own using mil-spec primers (CCI #34) and whatever powder/load you choose based on your own research.

If you're asking these questions you need to have it inspected by someone experienced with the Garand.

If the headspace isn't where it needs to be then you'll need a new barrel anyway.  If $300 for a new barrel breaks the bank then you wern't going to be shooting your gun much anyway.
« Last Edit: December 19, 2010, 02:45:37 PM by Golfer »

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Re: Asian markings on my Garand?
« Reply #25 on: December 19, 2010, 03:18:03 PM »
To add to Golfers post, at that point your into it for $640.00. We just sold one at the gunshop ( International Harvester ) for $900.00. She was far from mint ( id would have put it at the high end of 70% to the low end of 80% ) but all the numbers matched. IMHO she was a perfect off the shelf shooter.

Yours would still be a deal at $640.

Good source for barrels ( i purchased one for my M2 Carbine thru these fellas, their knowledge is 2nd to none )

Just an FYI, some of them do require "finish" reaming. But they also have "off the shelf" and ready to go bbls. They can install for you also if needed.

http://www.dgrguns.com/0-main-page-barrels.htm


« Last Edit: December 19, 2010, 03:31:18 PM by mbailey »
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Re: Asian markings on my Garand?
« Reply #26 on: December 24, 2010, 03:15:40 PM »
Good news guys! I do not have to get a new barrel. The muzzle was a little worn, but that's because my friend and I were a little rough when cleaning it with the cleaning rod. I didn't know the M1 had that issue. The gunsmith said all the mechanisms inside where in great condition and he shot a whole clip though it without any problems.  :D
The accuacy might be thrown off a little, but I don't care :P

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Re: Asian markings on my Garand?
« Reply #27 on: December 24, 2010, 03:29:26 PM »
Good news guys! I do not have to get a new barrel. The muzzle was a little worn, but that's because my friend and I were a little rough when cleaning it with the cleaning rod. I didn't know the M1 had that issue. The gunsmith said all the mechanisms inside where in great condition and he shot a whole clip though it without any problems.  :D
The accuacy might be thrown off a little, but I don't care :P
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