Garand Serial Numbers/Drawing Number Relationships

[bikertrash2001]

Hey guys, I finally found myself a Garand last week and I've be perusing all of the info out there and I was wondering about some things. My serial is Feb 44 Springfield (Yay). I was wondering how far off the drawing numbers for the other parts typically were. Everything on mine is Springfield, but the dash numbers are from distant months/years. My bolt is a W9B which could have been any where from 42-44. i know this could have all changed at the rework but I just wondering how close to the serial number the rest of the parts usually fell. I actually would like the challenge of a little parts chasing.

[i1afli]

Congrats on the Garand purchase....you'll love it.

I would suggest you get a copy of "The M1 Garand:  World War II" or "The M1 Garand Serial Numbers and Data Sheets", both by Scott Duff and available on Amazon.  The first is good is you want to know more about the history of the Garand and see some cool photos, and the second is a great quick reference...they both contain the same serial numbers and drawing number info.