Plastic /resin repro Garands

Kit and Goodies to enhance the display of your Chevy/CCKW. This would include moving and static display and the particulars behind these items.
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Hammerhead
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Plastic /resin repro Garands

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I'm wanting to put a couple of the repro Garands in the rifle carriers on the old girl( I never have gotten around to naming my CCKW). I've seen the ones advertised by Kevin Kronlund. Does anyone have any experience with them? Realism, quality etc. Is there a better one available? Thanks for any info. Hammerhead
1944 GMC CCKW 353, 1943 BEN-HUR Trailer
1943 WC-52, 1944 WC-54 (dod 4/19/44), 1945 Willys MB,
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Re: Plastic /resin repro Garands

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Before you invest in a resin Garand, some of which are really good looking , consider a real WWII rifle for about the same cost. Look at my response to the 1917 question on this strain and consider a 1903A3 Springfield. looks great, is a real WWII rifle, action functions and just about the same price as the resin M1.
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Hammerhead
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Re: Plastic /resin repro Garands

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Hi Armydriver!
It's good to see you posting again! :D Since I originally posted this, I actualy did go with real rifles. They are two Garands and do look great! Once again, good to see you on here again!
Hammerhead
1944 GMC CCKW 353, 1943 BEN-HUR Trailer
1943 WC-52, 1944 WC-54 (dod 4/19/44), 1945 Willys MB,
4/44 Bantam T3, MVPA 12610, NRA life Member
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Re: Plastic /resin repro Garands

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Thanks Hammerhead. I am glad you got your Garands.
Enjoy your truck and your fantastic additions. :)
52 M38 Willy's
Former owner and restorer of CCKW353 " Betty Boop"

proud father of a career Army officer/Blackhawk pilot/ War in Iraq veteran
Retired high school history teacher at Lt. Colonel Robert G. Cole CMH High School, Fort Sam Houston Texas
proud great grandson of four Confederate soldiers.
great great grandson of a War of 1812 veteran
great great great grandson of 2 American Revolutionary war veterans
armydriver
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Re: Plastic /resin repro Garands

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In the past 6 months I have restored 3 1903A3 rifles, one to a 1903A4 configuration and 2 1903 rifles, one manufactured in 1910 used in both WWI and WWii. i have a Garand in the rifle rack on my M38 but the rifle that brings the most attention at a show is the 1903A4 sniper rifle. I took an 03A3, removed the front and rear sight, purchased a replica WWII mount and scope, an original turned down bolt and suddenly I had a sniper rifle.
It is amazing how much rifles bring attention to your truck in a display. Not so much in a parade. :lol:
52 M38 Willy's
Former owner and restorer of CCKW353 " Betty Boop"

proud father of a career Army officer/Blackhawk pilot/ War in Iraq veteran
Retired high school history teacher at Lt. Colonel Robert G. Cole CMH High School, Fort Sam Houston Texas
proud great grandson of four Confederate soldiers.
great great grandson of a War of 1812 veteran
great great great grandson of 2 American Revolutionary war veterans
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