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| I don't know if I could pass it up if the finances allowed for it.
So cool.
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| Buy it. Few chances to own a unique piece of history
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| While it can’t be proven who carried this rifle, it appears the strongest probability is that Marine Corps 3rd Marine Division or Army 77th Infantry Division are the most likely groups. Im researching which divisions my dads ship transported and if it’s one of these…I’ll buy it. I feel some kinda weird connection if that’s the case. It also appears that this rifle is the only one in the group of 30 that has a different gas block that allowed it to launch grenades…..my baseline knowledge of this weapon is minimal but I guarantee if I do purchase it…I'm going to learn as much as I can….again, weird connection will be my driving force. Very cool piece of history either way….and if it was likely on dads ship….what a small world it is!
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| quote: Originally posted by cgode:
While it can’t be proven who carried this rifle, it appears the strongest probability is that Marine Corps 3rd Marine Division or Army 77th Infantry Division are the most likely groups. Im researching which divisions my dads ship transported and if it’s one of these…I’ll buy it. I feel some kinda weird connection if that’s the case.
It also appears that this rifle is the only one in the group of 30 that has a different gas block that allowed it to launch grenades…..my baseline knowledge of this weapon is minimal but I guarantee if I do purchase it…I'm going to learn as much as I can….again, weird connection will be my driving force. Very cool piece of history either way….and if it was likely on dads ship….what a small world it is!
You might want to look into that different gas block. It could be a gas-trap rifle and from what I remember they are rare and highly desirable to Garand collectors.
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| quote: Originally posted by Rick Lee:
Buy it anyway. Do the research later. But at least snag it while you can. You can always sell it later if it's not the right one or, better yet, you find someone else with a unique connection to it.
I agree, buy it.
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| quote: Originally posted by hjs157: Guam Garand article by M1 Garand authority Scott Duff. https://scott-duff.com/the-guam-garands/
We have documentation from Scott Duff on this rifle….it’s serial number is listed in his article
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| Like many others have said, buy the damn thing!
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| I’ll likely buy it….I have time, it’s not displayed in the store. It’s locked up in the office for now…..we are still waiting on the State to issue authorization numbers for 180 hand guns to transfer into the FFL before we can sell them. They’ve had that list for a couple weeks now, and we haven’t even started paperwork on the rifles yet….total is around 700 weapons both hand gun and long gun. Dealing with a large estate is a PIA…and tons of paperwork not to mention dealing with probate and attorneys….it’s a long process. The price isn’t even set yet on that rifle….im sure it will be north of 7k….
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| quote: Originally posted by cgode:
We have documentation from Scott Duff on this rifle….it’s serial number is listed in his article
Excellent! With Scott's guidance and confirmed provenance, I'm certain you will make an informed decision. Congratulation on a most exciting opportunity. |
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| quote: Originally posted by armored:
Bite the bullet and buy it.
If you don't, you will have wished you bought it for the rest of your life.
This and it's only going to go up in value. |
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