M1 Rifle Facts

First, you must bear in mind that every M1 Rifle is at least 40 years old, with the oldest ones (if you don’t count tool room models) being 60 years old (1936, being the year of official adoption). These are not new rifles!

Most if not all will have storage marks on them including many dings and dents in the stocks.

The barrels will no doubt be well shot, although they should not be pitted.

We do not guarantee the condition of the finish. Some may appear to be new, some will be quite worn.

Each rifle has been checked for safety and serviceability. In plain words, this means that the headspace is correct and the throat erosion will not exceed 5.

Some recipients have called and pointed out that their friend or friends have gotten "better" rifles than they have. This is quite possible. The rifles are taken from banded pallets and shipped by random to the purchaser. The condition of your rifle is determined by the luck of the draw… Many years ago when the Army was still rebuilding M1 Rifles and placing them in storage, most if not all of the rifles purchased from the then DCM, were essentially in new condition. Regrettably this is no longer the case. While some of these rifles, no doubt, still exist the chance of receiving such a rifle are slim indeed. If you get such a rifle, treasure it and count yourself extremely lucky.