I don't know whether this has been posted before, but here's an interesting and informative video on the M1 Garands being returned from the Philippines.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1-bshef-G8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1-bshef-G8
It does make one wonder what treasures are stored there and will they ever see the light of day again.
Of course. They will sell all of those rifles.
At least those they offer for sale and are actually functional.
While there are some gems found every once in a while, most of them need a lot of work, some just torn down for parts.
Most of them were getting new stocks at a minimum
Yeah - my IHC has the original receiver and bolt; but the stock is new, and the rest of the parts are a mix master of old/new stock, including a SA barrel from the 40's.
Even so - I really like the rifle and it shoots well.