Ga> Yes.... the M1 is legendary. I have one that I got from the CMP,
Ga> it's not an "original" from WW2, but as close as I could get (for
Ga> now). It is from that era, although with a new barrel. The
Ga> stock and receiver/action are original (Harrington and
Ga> Richardson). Also have an orignal bayonet for it. I have fired
Ga> it quite a bit, mostly using surplus Greek ammo (HXP) that the CMP
Ga> sells. It's a real joy to shoot.
I bet. I'm jealous. My girlfriend is terrified of guns after some bad
experiences growing up, so I keep my weapon out of site and maintain it when
she's not around, for home defense. I doubt I'll ever need it but I feel more
comfortable with it around.
I'd be inclined to get an M1 to actually shoot, so an all original may not be
ideal. Those belong in museums, probably. I think a remanufactured M1 that
functions well that I can take out in the desert or mountains and shoot beer
cans sounds like a blast.
Ga> Lot of history there in the 82nd, and very cool that you got to
Ga> walk some of those battlefields. Thanks for your service. I'm
Ga> retired Navy myself, and had a pretty fair amount of firearm usage
Ga> while I was in.
Thanks, likewise.
Ga> I'll assume you've watched the mini-series "Band of Brothers"...
Ga> which of course is about the 101st, but pretty close to what the
Ga> 82nd did/does. If you haven't seen it you need to binge watch it
Ga> this weekend. Fantastic.
Oh, dude, I watch that series at least once a year :P I've been to the site
of the battle of Brecourt Manor, from the second episode. It's just some
little rinky dink farm. Crazy.
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