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Old 12-11-2008, 16:43   #838
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Presentation Grade Garand
early 1941 Springfield, arsenal re-barreled in 1949, throat erosion is almost zero! Muzzle was cut back about 1/4" and recrowned. All metal is high-luster blued and new hand-rubbed walnut stock.

That stock looks more like birch than walnut.

Nice looking piece though. Well done.

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