By Scott Duff A brief examination of the Springfield Garand quickly reveals it to be a rifle that has been carried and fired. Between the throat erosion reading, wear pattern on the left bolt lug, overall wear patterns of reciprocating parts, and the patina of the wood and the minor dings, it is apparent that …
Scott & Walt’s Gun Tales
By Scott Duff If you have followed my writings, you know that I advocate a theme to collecting. As an example, my theme for collecting World War II era Springfield Armory M1 rifles is to have one of each year from 1939 through 1945. I also have a theme with my entire US martial arms …