Oh, there's plenty of cleaning left to do...haha, I've still got a lot to do...I'll be posting a update video after a full cleaning and some range time.
These were stored in a chicken coop for fifty years. I am very glad they cleaned them up a little. I have seen other rifles that came out of those wear houses and they were beyond dirty the rifle will still probably need cleaned but they at least gave me a head start.😊
Must have ordered mine about the same time as you! Pretty much the same fare. From 1944, they said the bore gauged at 1.5, I don't really doubt that based on accuracy and condition. the metal in mine was in good condition, similar cracks on the forward handguard, nothing a little glue couldn't fix. Hit everything with mineral spirits, (same with the wood to get the stains out but leave the painted rack marks intact) light fine grit sanding to make it less splintery, put some linseed oil on the stock to rehydrate it. Has all her original bumps and bruises but in a reconditioned package. Just took it to the range yesterday and it works a treat. I'm not the best shot on the range but she patterned well and for such a stout round was incredibly well handling. Glad to have that piece of history in fully clean and operational condition. I'd only "recommend" getting one from RTI if you're used to milsurps and completely tearing down a rifle a bit past a normal field strip to check pitting under the wood on the barrel, worn parts, and a bit of wood repair, etc. Not too hard, got it done in a weekend. But if you're part of the qualifying organizations, probably best to get one from the CMP.
I've bought two RTI Garands an IHC and H&R. They were absolutely filthy inside and out but were fine. Most of the bluing was gone on the gas cylinder for both of them.
Regarding the stock, I recommend removing all the metal, spray with cold water, spray liberally with Easy Off oven cleaner, let it foam away dirt and grease for 30 minutes, then hose off with cold water. Wipe down with rags, if still too dirty, repeat with oven cleaner. Once wiped dry, neutralize any remaining base from the Easy Off, by carefully wiping it down with a rag soaked in acidic vinegar. Hang up to dry for several days. With a few dark spot the milsurp wood looks almost new, ready for Truoil. BTW, purist collectors hate this method, claiming it "ruins" the wood.
As an owner of three of these rifles and seeing what they are currently going for, I think you did very well for yourself. Congratulations on an excellent purchase.
Not necessarily true. Service grades are only 900, the expert grades, which are refurbished rifles with new barrels and stocks, are as high as 1350 if it's a winchester, around 1150 for other manufacturers
I would think that the M1s were used more in Africa and kept out of the piss storage house longer due to them being reliable and semi auto vs the other surplus RTI offers.
Advice on M1, replace all the springs including ejection spring. It will make your life easier. That and for grease spots use Mobil 1 synthetic grease. High temp and wont drip and works to near zero. Ask me how I know, Frozen Chosin shoot, temps never got above 5 degrees F
@@keithdaniels5918uh no, it was CMP style match shoot to honor the USMC. They are always held in Dec or Jan and temps in upper midwest. I have seen where M1 will malfunction with standard grease at that temp. They short stroke as grease is rock hard
Glad that worked out for you. I’ve bought from RTI numerous times. Rolled the dice on Carcanos and Yugo Mauser. That went well. Mannlicher did not. I tend to keep away from up towards $1000. Too risky. So happy you did good. Looks solid for that price. Would you try it again?
Soak and scrub the stock with Murphy’s Oil Soap several times and it will suck out all the old boiled linseed oil, dirt and crud. Steam out the dents, give it a very light sanding and put some fresh linseed oil on it and you can make the stock look like a million bucks.
I've purchased rack grades before and have unboxed them along with other grades on the channel. No doubt CMP is the way to go but there is a high risk of getting a heavily pitted rifle from the CMP it's a complete gamble. The RTI offerings aren't the greatest but are still interesting nonetheless. And was purchased for the viewers in mind.
I went with rti because cmp won't just sell it and ship to ffl. You have to be part of some gun club or something and have to have some sort officially registered group or something. I don't want to deal with all that. I just wanted to buy one and enjoy it.
I picked up one of RTIs Ethiopian Garands last year. It was a six digit and over all was actually in decent shape for being in Africa since the 50s or 60s. Mine was cleaned but also had some gunk in the nooks and crannies. Bore was also decent on mine. Bought it more for the history then as a shooter.
I've not heard many good things, but honestly, I dont think the rifle is bad considering what it could've been. Overall, I'm satisfied. I mainly wanted to showcase it to my viewers for their entertainment.
Well, perhaps this video is not for you. You have to talk in order to educate and showcase what's being presented. This rifle was purchased to educate viewers to showcase what RTI is offering. If talking is an issue for you. Then you should check out my hundreds of short videos. where there is NO talking.
If you mispronounce "Garand" which rhymes with "errand", I will stop watching and give you a Dislike and thumbs down. !:26. It is NOT "guh-rand". Blocking your channel. 😡👎
The prices are definitely way more than it's worth taking a risk. I think it appeals to most people mainly because they offer milsurps that haven't been available to the US market in decades or even ever.
Professionally cleaned? Well that just takes the FUN out of it.
Oh, there's plenty of cleaning left to do...haha, I've still got a lot to do...I'll be posting a update video after a full cleaning and some range time.
Yea if I'm not scrubbing cosmoline for a week is it really milsurp?
These were stored in a chicken coop for fifty years. I am very glad they cleaned them up a little. I have seen other rifles that came out of those wear houses and they were beyond dirty the rifle will still probably need cleaned but they at least gave me a head start.😊
You have one of the nicest ones I have ever seen from RTI.
Yeah that's a nice rifle - Nice surprise!
That's what she said... 😜
Must have ordered mine about the same time as you! Pretty much the same fare. From 1944, they said the bore gauged at 1.5, I don't really doubt that based on accuracy and condition. the metal in mine was in good condition, similar cracks on the forward handguard, nothing a little glue couldn't fix. Hit everything with mineral spirits, (same with the wood to get the stains out but leave the painted rack marks intact) light fine grit sanding to make it less splintery, put some linseed oil on the stock to rehydrate it. Has all her original bumps and bruises but in a reconditioned package. Just took it to the range yesterday and it works a treat. I'm not the best shot on the range but she patterned well and for such a stout round was incredibly well handling. Glad to have that piece of history in fully clean and operational condition. I'd only "recommend" getting one from RTI if you're used to milsurps and completely tearing down a rifle a bit past a normal field strip to check pitting under the wood on the barrel, worn parts, and a bit of wood repair, etc. Not too hard, got it done in a weekend. But if you're part of the qualifying organizations, probably best to get one from the CMP.
I just ordered one of these. Thanks for showing me what to expect. Mine is a 1943 Springfield cant wait till it gets here.
I've bought two RTI Garands an IHC and H&R. They were absolutely filthy inside and out but were fine. Most of the bluing was gone on the gas cylinder for both of them.
How are the bore? Any keyholing issues?
@@Slap0ho Visually they look fine. I haven't took them to the range yet.
Why in the world were they blued????
Regarding the stock, I recommend removing all the metal, spray with cold water, spray liberally with Easy Off oven cleaner, let it foam away dirt and grease for 30 minutes, then hose off with cold water. Wipe down with rags, if still too dirty, repeat with oven cleaner. Once wiped dry, neutralize any remaining base from the Easy Off, by carefully wiping it down with a rag soaked in acidic vinegar. Hang up to dry for several days. With a few dark spot the milsurp wood looks almost new, ready for Truoil. BTW, purist collectors hate this method, claiming it "ruins" the wood.
I also got a far and from RTI. It is in good shape. Haven’t fired it yet but all components look solid so far.
All and all that is a nice one THANKS for showing Milsurp.
Thanks for watching rusty! Love your content!
As an owner of three of these rifles and seeing what they are currently going for, I think you did very well for yourself. Congratulations on an excellent purchase.
Honestly, I was surprised. Glad you got something worthwhile. I bet she cleans up nice and looking forward to seeing a follow up.
Thanks for watching!!
Seems better than I would have expected.
years ago i got a M1 from CMP for $700 its looks like new! now all they have are the beat up ones for $1200+
Not necessarily true. Service grades are only 900, the expert grades, which are refurbished rifles with new barrels and stocks, are as high as 1350 if it's a winchester, around 1150 for other manufacturers
@@TheMilsurpMan i have a new looking M1 by springfield
@@zillsburyy1 very nice!
Ethiopia: Received 20,700 M1 rifles from the U.S. government in the 1960s
Thanks I was wondering how and when they ended up in Ethiopia.
I would think that the M1s were used more in Africa and kept out of the piss storage house longer due to them being reliable and semi auto vs the other surplus RTI offers.
not bad cant wait for pt 2 on this
I’m glad for you.
You must have connections at RTI. Thanks for the video sir.
I don't at all...this is my first ever purchase from them. There's gonna be a pt. 2 with a very important update on the rifle I received.
Advice on M1, replace all the springs including ejection spring. It will make your life easier. That and for grease spots use Mobil 1 synthetic grease. High temp and wont drip and works to near zero. Ask me how I know, Frozen Chosin shoot, temps never got above 5 degrees F
Are you a Chosin Marine?
@@keithdaniels5918uh no, it was CMP style match shoot to honor the USMC. They are always held in Dec or Jan and temps in upper midwest. I have seen where M1 will malfunction with standard grease at that temp. They short stroke as grease is rock hard
@@danwilliams5867 copy that…SEMPER FI !
Glad that worked out for you. I’ve bought from RTI numerous times. Rolled the dice on Carcanos and Yugo Mauser. That went well. Mannlicher did not. I tend to keep away from up towards $1000. Too risky. So happy you did good. Looks solid for that price. Would you try it again?
Honestly no....I feel I expended my luck lol....CMP honestly is the way to go in my opinion and your taking less risk.
I have 4 CMP M-1s and perfectly happy with the rifles. Just what I ordered
Soak and scrub the stock with Murphy’s Oil Soap several times and it will suck out all the old boiled linseed oil, dirt and crud. Steam out the dents, give it a very light sanding and put some fresh linseed oil on it and you can make the stock look like a million bucks.
Actually looks pretty decent.
Professionally cleaned with wire wheel and whole gun wood and all ran through parts washer.
Doesn't look to horrible and if bore is ok ....
Moving To Fast Showing Rifle ...
you can get a better rack grade from the CMP for less.
I've purchased rack grades before and have unboxed them along with other grades on the channel. No doubt CMP is the way to go but there is a high risk of getting a heavily pitted rifle from the CMP it's a complete gamble. The RTI offerings aren't the greatest but are still interesting nonetheless. And was purchased for the viewers in mind.
I went with rti because cmp won't just sell it and ship to ffl. You have to be part of some gun club or something and have to have some sort officially registered group or something. I don't want to deal with all that. I just wanted to buy one and enjoy it.
@@brianknight3750 it's really not that bad it's really easy. They ship the rifles directly to your door.
I picked up one of RTIs Ethiopian Garands last year. It was a six digit and over all was actually in decent shape for being in Africa since the 50s or 60s. Mine was cleaned but also had some gunk in the nooks and crannies. Bore was also decent on mine. Bought it more for the history then as a shooter.
I remember this exact rifle for sale a while back…..
If you want a decent M1 you need to buy from the CMP program.
I've ordered several M1s from the CMP with more on the way...check out my other unboxings and stay tuned for more!
Buy from the CMP, you get a better M1 and its helps the programs for the CMP.
I have purchased several M1s from the CMP. I have several unboxing videos on my channel of rack and field grades!
Definitely do a comparison to a CMP service grade.
I have a feeling it will be much better.
It's coming! Stay tuned!
My M1 carbine was outstanding
We would be interested to see how it gauges, possible it was not such a bad purchase.
I will try to acquire some gauges...RTI had advertised that this particular rifle gauged at a 2 at the muzzle.
Looks better than some of the pitted rack grades at the CMP but unfortunately the price is service grade…
Yes, I know that's the unfortunate part! I have a service grade M1 on the way and will be doing a comparison video!
Think you did good. Scrub up the insides a bit and you’ll be good to go. M1s are fantastic rifles
That'll be the part 2 of this series!! Thanks for watching!
People used to Howl about the Blue Sky Guns ,for $350. Bucks.
I remember that!! I was just thinking about the blue sky guns
Had one of those, so deep.
Not bad at all probably a field grade cmp for 800
I actually just unboxed a field grade from the CMP a couple months ago and got very lucky!
Fun facts Ethiopia is the only African country never been colonized the Italians tried and defeated twice
Didn't Ehipopia also send troops to support UN forces during the korean war as well?
@@TheMilsurpMan Yes they did back in 1950s
The big question is what did it cost
It's mentioned several times in the video and even a listing of the sale price is shown.
whats the muzzle like
RTI advertised that this rifle gauged at a 2
Don't think I will be buying one of them any time soon..
CMP is cheaper.
You probably got the only one😅
You're probably right....fun to see, though, huh? Lol
I have been burned twice by RTI , shame on me. It will never happen again. Never buy one “off the pile”. Hand select is a joke too.
That's what I've heard.....this will more than likely be my only experience
Friends don't let friends purchase firearms or any other product from Royal tiger
My expense...your viewing pleasure
@@TheMilsurpMan appreciate your video
My earlier comment about Royal tiger Imports they have a horrible reputation glad that you got a little Jewel of a rifle from them
@gdmofo oh yes I've heard the stories I expected bottom of the barrel. But glad I got something decent!
@@TheMilsurpManyep you got lucky very happy for you man the owner of that company is a bandit peace out thanks again
Sorry you paid so much for that. Rotten Tiger Imports is trash.
I've not heard many good things, but honestly, I dont think the rifle is bad considering what it could've been. Overall, I'm satisfied. I mainly wanted to showcase it to my viewers for their entertainment.
You talk TOO much!
Well, perhaps this video is not for you. You have to talk in order to educate and showcase what's being presented. This rifle was purchased to educate viewers to showcase what RTI is offering. If talking is an issue for you. Then you should check out my hundreds of short videos. where there is NO talking.
@@TheMilsurpMan Everyone talks in their videos, that is the point.
If you mispronounce "Garand" which rhymes with "errand", I will stop watching and give you a Dislike and thumbs down.
!:26. It is NOT "guh-rand". Blocking your channel. 😡👎
The US Army called it the "guh-rand" so that's what I'll call it. Thanks for watching
@dougadams9419 Get a life! Buh-bye! 😂
I know 2 people that bought from RTI. Both said "never again." From what I have seen on their website, a lot of the rifles are way overpriced.
The prices are definitely way more than it's worth taking a risk. I think it appeals to most people mainly because they offer milsurps that haven't been available to the US market in decades or even ever.