M1 Garand Matching Barrel& Receiver?

[miked]

I have a M1 garand with serial number 2682851. It is a spring field. Barrel SA 6 44. I looked up the serial number and it was made in feb 1944. Would it be common for the barrel to be 4 months newer? Could the receiver and barrel come like this together from the factory? Thanks Mike


miked3006@juno.com

[Richard Simmons]

Yes. I remember reading somewhere that some parts lagged from time to time. Perhaps they made a change in something or simply got ahead of themselves. I guess they could even have grabbed a pallet of receivers form the front of the rack instead of the back. Whatever the case I think this is very possible. I'll try and find the article.

[Faulkner]

It was not uncommon in warbuilt M1 rifles to have a few months difference in manufactureing dates. In the mass production of parts, barrel production may speed ahead and stock on hand would build until receiver production caught up, or even vise-versa.

Secondly, I've read when receivers had minor manufactering defects or flaws they would stack them up until such time as they could repair them. In these instances, barrel dates would lag receiver dates by a significant amount and still be original.

[zouavexx]

I agree with Deal a Meal and Faulkner ;)

[Uncle Milt]

Ok Guys ,
here is a quote from J.C. Harrison a guru in Garand collecting . From Collecting the Garand

"First in - Last out:
In the manufacturing process of the M1 Garand,parts were routinely stored in bins at,or close to the work stations where assembly was accomplished. As parts were used,these bins were refilled as required,either by a single worker keeping all bins full or by each worker making trips to a centralized parts pool.Usually,the first parts placed into the bin were the last part taken out. If the bins were refilled without being allowed to go empty,the older parts remained at the bottom. In any period wherea particular part became scarce, the older parts would be used as the bins emptied. This results in periods of undeterminable length where an earlier type or part number could have been used. the rule -of-thumb on this type of anomaly is this,if the part is of an earlier type and wear patterns match,leave it alone. It's probably correct. Also parts such as barrels can very within 3 to 6 months of serial number of the weapon."

There You have one persons opinion to add to the others . :bigdeal:

[Schuetzenman]

IMO it's original to the receiver.

Just to beat a :deadhorse so I can try out this new emoticon. LOL!:D

[Skip]

Originally posted by Schuetzenman
IMO it's original to the receiver.

Just to beat a :deadhorse so I can try out this new emoticon. LOL!:D
I have been on the site for less than one year but some subscribers continue to beat a dead horse. They ask questions that have been discussed over and over again without conducting a search. Who says you can't you bruise a dead horse?

[miked]

Originally posted by Skip

I have been on the site for less than one year but some subscribers continue to beat a dead horse. They ask questions that have been discussed over and over again without conducting a search. Who says you can't you bruise a dead horse? I am glad there is smaty people like this.:bigdeal:

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