Which Duff Book to help build correct M1s?

[7,62x51mm]

One good thing about incorrect data is that you can recognize the restoration by certain parts - like the single bevel follower arm (Winchester) that was used in the early gas port restorations.

You still have to give Scott Duff credit for publishing the first complete book covering parts and data sheets. This book was never updated.

Don't expect detailed information on parts in Canfield's book but has excellent serial number data

[Ronwall]

Like most other reference books it's not perfect (my anti-flaming disclaimer) but used in conjunction with other sources Harrison's field guide book "Collecting The Garand II" can be useful in identifying parts.

[krdomingue]

Originally Posted by Shomway

If we are talking about flaws in Duff's data, the one that stands out with me is his data sheet on SA 6,082546. With this rifle he lists the elevation knob as T1. Yet if you do a search for T1 it shows the manufacturer as Tong Industries, South Korea and being a post production replacement. Perhaps this was a mistake on his part but it's in print.
I know nothing is perfect, but something like this make me wonder about "info came from documented original rifles"

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/mkgu0wn3x...ndageKnobs.pdf

Any of these books need to be taken with a grain of salt, but the end of production 6 mil rifles have been known to have a few odd parts that don't fit in the normal timeline. Theory being that they were using what parts they could source to complete the last ones.

[jeremy69]

Originally Posted by M1Rifleman

I want to get the Poyer book but it’s increased in price 1000%.

Used to see Poyer and Reisch at the Costa Mesa gun show, surprised that they haven’t made another run. Theirs was the first one I bought for I think $25 bucks.

[M1Rifleman]

Originally Posted by jeremy69

Used to see Poyer and Reisch at the Costa Mesa gun show, surprised that they haven’t made another run. Theirs was the first one I bought for I think $25 bucks.

Poyer passed in 2018.

[jeremy69]

Originally Posted by M1Rifleman

Poyer passed in 2018.

I guess it’s been a while. Haven’t been to a jerky and beannie baby show since the ‘Rona hit. Just not worth the hassle out west anymore

[M1Rifleman]

Originally Posted by jeremy69

I guess it’s been a while. Haven’t been to a jerky and beannie baby show since the ‘Rona hit. Just not worth the hassle out west anymore

In the meantime, I emailed the publisher, North Cape Publications. They said they are reprinting a new revised and expanded edition of the M1 Garand book, and hope to have it available in the coming months. Great news!

[jeremy69]

Originally Posted by M1Rifleman

In the meantime, I emailed the publisher, North Cape Publications. They said they are reprinting a new revised and expanded edition of the M1 Garand book, and hope to have it available in the coming months. Great news!

I guess I should hurry up and sell my original on ePay

[Ma Deuce]

What is Poyers book going for these days?

[M1Rifleman]

Originally Posted by ma deuce

what is poyers book going for these days?

~$200