[ihc] Re: IH Garand rifle?

[John Hofstetter <hofs@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

At 8:41 PM -0600 11/11/03, Dennis Bernth wrote:
>Hey all, I know there are some IH arms collectors out there. 
>Somebody posted a link on the BB about an IH Garand. I went to the 
>auction listing at  
><http://www.auctionarms.com/search/displayitem.cfm?ItemNum=5182237>http://www.auctionarms.com/search/displayitem.cfm?ItemNum=5182237
>This is supposed to be a verified IH Garand, but they're saying it 
>has a build date of 1954. I 'thought' that the IH rifles were WWII 
>period, and not many were made at that. Knowing that SOMEBODY on 
>here has the definitive answer re: is this a for sure real IH Garand 
>built in 1954 by IH, or is it a piece assembled by somebody else 
>from IH marked parts? FWIW, if it tickles your fancy go ahead and 
>bid, no interest in buying it on this end!
>And, on the note of IH Garands, I hope all of the vets on the Digest 
>had a splendid Veteran's Day. A lot of us do appreciate what you 
>guys went through so we can enjoy the hobbies and interests we all 
>have. Thanks!
>Dennis

Dennis,

Thanks for the link. The price is already way too high.  The ad 
mentions LMR  which is the wire maker turned barrel maker.  IH 
Garands are considered as more or less last choices except by us IH 
fanatics. And, they deserve to be considered last choices by folks 
wanting a really well made Garand.

John
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