Originally Posted by bunk

Most Garand stocks out there that are in decent condition have been refurbished, most rifles dont have all of their original components as from the factory. CMP had cannibalized some rifles to complete others.
Also, there were many different companies that made the M1. Im lucky to have Springfield receiver, barrel and even the stock has the Springfield stamping.
Ive had this rifle for about 5 years, and Ive replaced the Op rod and op rod catch. I kept the old parts though, because the ones I replaced them with were after market stuff and the old ones still had some stamping.