A Marine gets his rifle

View · by **river_boater** on Tue Feb 19, 2013 12:04 am

From the link:

In 1961 Dad enlisted in the Marine Corps and was issued this M1 Garand. A Springfield Armory M1 Serial Number 1380819. Dad has been looking for it for over 50 years. I found it and purchased it from the Civilian Marksmanship Program in secret. It was a One in Six Millon chance to find it. I found it only fitting that a U.S. Marine should give it back to Dad. I love you Dad.

Nice.

View · by **catalyst686** on Tue Feb 19, 2013 12:23 am

That's pretty incredible.

View · by **Scratch** on Tue Feb 19, 2013 6:57 am

Awesome!

View · by **Countryfried Frank** on Tue Feb 19, 2013 7:29 am

Way too cool.

View · by **XDM45** on Tue Feb 19, 2013 9:30 am

It's only fitting that one who would defend this country with his life would be able to own the tool he did it with. What an honor and such a rare thing indeed. VERY cool.

View · by **Jayson88** on Tue Feb 19, 2013 1:08 pm

That brings a tear to my eye....SEMPER FI

View · by **-=VILLY=-** on Tue Feb 19, 2013 1:28 pm

So cool. Thanks for posting it.

View · by **Rangore** on Tue Feb 19, 2013 1:32 pm

Very cool!!

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View · by **JTHubred** on Tue Feb 19, 2013 2:10 pm

Outstanding :bravo:

, and thank him for his service. :salute:

View · by **Erik_Pakieser** on Tue Feb 19, 2013 3:46 pm

That made my day, thanks for posting!

View · by **Consummate** on Tue Feb 19, 2013 4:04 pm

Now if that doesn't bring a tear to your eye and goosebumps there's something wrong with you!

Semper Fi

View · by **Ski_Doctor** on Tue Feb 19, 2013 4:30 pm

Well done! If only I knew what rifle my own father had many years ago...

View · by **Sprouticus** on Tue Feb 19, 2013 5:14 pm

Check out this thread from the CMP forum, there is a lot more to this story.

http://forums.thecmp.org/showthread.php?t=84514

You gotta love those guys over at the CMP!

View · by **XDM45** on Tue Feb 19, 2013 10:19 pm

I wrote the son on YouTube complimenting him and here's what he replied..... I just figured I'd share his words:

Thanks a bunch! It was truly an experience of a lifetime. You can find the article in the next issue of the GCA Journal. "Grand Collectors Association" Journal.

Ever since I was a kid, Dad always talked about "HIS" M1 from Boot Camp. Now he OWNS it!!!

Thanks for the comments!

Josh

PS I found it's Brother. The Winchester M1 Garand. I'm waiting for the CMP to release it to me.

have a good one!

Josh

View · by **Joe Camo** on Wed Feb 20, 2013 9:09 pm

Amazing story, that's incredible. What an awesome surprise!

JC