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Decided to change some of our rifle collection from early style target rifles .303/7.62 to new built (No gas system new barrels) straight pull milsurp rifles M1 Garand .30-06, M1 Carbine .30, and M14 7.62/.308.

I so want an M1 garand, I'm just worried about plod changing their mind on their legal status.
30cal is also on the ever growing list. even though everyone is the last one if my GF believes me.... ! luckily for me, she doesnt want a big wedding, so i dont have to save much for that :)

bradaz11 wrote:I so want an M1 garand, I'm just worried about plod changing their mind on their legal status. They could change their minds over lever release & the MARS system rifles, life is too short. Think all the Garands are sold and don't think anymore to be made.


30cal is also on the ever growing list. Such a nice rifle to shoot.

luckily for me, she doesnt want a big wedding, so i dont have to save much for that :)

don't forget shoes and handbags,

luckily she isnt a handbag type girl, but i dont mind buying her the shoes and dresses as long as i get rewarded

bradaz11 wrote:I so want an M1 garand, I'm just worried about plod changing their mind on their legal status.

Is there a question mark or "grey area" concering the M1 Garand...?

subvers10n wrote:

bradaz11 wrote:I so want an M1 garand, I'm just worried about plod changing their mind on their legal status.

Is there a question mark or "grey area" concering the M1 Garand...?

Not that I know of, I have one, and also the M1 Carbine.

Nice group picture there Neil.

Like the wood on the M1 looks sooooo nice mr c when are we going to Bisley ?

I'm not sure I'd want one of these. Owning something that did not function as originally intended would (to me), be a bit like owning a Spitfire with the Merlin removed and replaced with a two-stroke.
I still like the look of the rifles but I'd prefer them the way they were intended to be (and of course, that's not an option over here).
Just my opinion and every man to his own as always.

Mezzer

subvers10n wrote:

bradaz11 wrote:I so want an M1 garand, I'm just worried about plod changing their mind on their legal status.

Is there a question mark or "grey area" concering the M1 Garand...?

No dont think so, these are new old stock actions Beretta/Berda made (unisseued) with new unported barrels (no gas system) built new in Europe for the UK Section 1 straight pull market. The M14 is made to the same UK standard all new parts.


Woodsman,
Was trying for this week but will have to take a rain check on that, yes I'm happy with the M1 wood.

Thanks Lasbrisas.

Mezzer wrote:I'm not sure I'd want one of these. Owning something that did not function as originally intended would (to me), be a bit like owning a Spitfire with the Merlin removed and replaced with a two-stroke.
I still like the look of the rifles but I'd prefer them the way they were intended to be (and of course, that's not an option over here).
Just my opinion and every man to his own as always.

Mezzer

I could not agree more, but you put up with things to be able to shoot one. It's only like those who want to shoot pistol they now have to be long barrelled and a bar sticking out the back, to be allowed to be used in the UK, or have a muzzle loader. We had one of the first 1911 .22rf lookalikes hated it sold it.

I like WW1&2 style of rifles only other option was to get a deact...... welded solid not for me...