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Old 02-05-2013, 07:01 PM
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Default Son presents his dad with the exact M1 Garand issued to him
In 1961 Dad enlisted in the Marine Corps and was issued this M1 Garand. A Springfield Armory M1 Serial Number 1380819. Dad has been looking for it for over 50 years.




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He's a really good son!

And that's a hell of a video.

Thanks for posting, Ron.

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I'd like to hear the story of how he managed to locate it. Way cool!
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That's really cool!
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Father and rifle



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That was AMAZING!!! So great. I would love to hear the complete story, what a great family heirloom!
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That was actually featured on a TV show awhile back. It was a pretty good show.
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That was actually featured on a TV show awhile back. It was a pretty good show.
I would love to see if I could find it do you know which show?
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